MEd Chinese (teaching) at Ruhr University Bochum

Programme overview

Chinese at Ruhr University Bochum is a Master of Education for the teaching profession programme of 4 semesters (2 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: it is the only teacher training programme for Chinese in North Rhine-Westphalia. It does not require a B.Ed. degree, but is based on a bachelor's degree in Sinology. The M.Ed. programme is an important step towards later State Examination as a qualified teacher of Chinese at grammar schools and comprehensive schools.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: Didactic methodology of the Chinese language; Modern Chinese.

Career pathways

Typical career fields: Chinese teachers in schools.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus (admission-free); apply through the university application service procedure. Language of instruction: German. Applicants are expected to bring: excellent understanding of modern and pre-modern Chinese; good grasp of the German language; motivation, the ability to work autonomously, stamina, assertiveness, social skills. Suited for graduates of: Sinology, B.A. or related subjects.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/internationals-application-masters-degree

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