MEd Mathematics (teaching) at Ruhr University Bochum

Programme overview

Mathematics 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 prepares students for the teaching profession or for researching didactic methodologies by providing a balanced combination of didactic methodology and discipline-related elements as well as theory and application-oriented training.

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; Stochastics and statistics; Differential geometry / dynamic systems; Complex analysis; Numerical mathematics; Algebra and topology.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work at grammar schools (Gymnasium) and comprehensive schools (Gesamtschule); as researchers.

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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: a passion for mathematics; stamina; sound mathematic knowledge acquired in the Bachelor’s degree course. Suited for graduates of: Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (direct access); Bachelor of Science in Mathematics; B.A. graduates in the field of natural science (possibly subject to restrictions); Mathematics as a third teaching subject for Students and Graduates of the Master of Education:; → More Information.

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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