MEd Social Sciences (teaching) at Ruhr University Bochum

Programme overview

Social Sciences 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: the socio-scientific qualification acquired in the BA degree is deepened in a targeted and application-oriented manner to prepare for a professional teaching career.

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: Political science; Sociology; Economics; Didactic methodology in the fields listed above.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work in teaching positions at grammar schools (Gymnasium) and comprehensive schools (Gesamtschule); in non-school educational organisations.

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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: fundamental expertise in political science, sociology and economics; the ability of conducting academic work. Suited for graduates of: the BA degree Politics, Economy and Society that is taught in Bochum; related disciplines.

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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