BA Economics and Politics/Social Sciences (Teacher Training) at TU Dortmund University

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Economics and Politics/Social Sciences is a 6-semester bachelor’s programme in the Department of Social Sciences at TU Dortmund University, taught in German. It forms part of the teacher education offer for the stated school types. Students work with topics such as the disciplines of economics, sociology, and politics; basic introduction and in-depth study; theoretical frameworks and empirical methodologies.

Faculty: Department of Social Sciences  |  Department: Social Sciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Lehramt (teacher training)  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Topics include the disciplines of economics, sociology, and politics; basic introduction and in-depth study; theoretical frameworks and empirical methodologies; pedagogical methodology; elements involved in the design and implementation of instructional methodologies and media in educational contexts. Modules build on one another following a recommended study plan per semester, with module descriptions in the published module manual. Practical component: two internships, including an Aptitude and Orientation Internship (EOP) of at least 25 days recommended in the 2nd or 3rd semester.

Career pathways

The Bachelor’s degree is a first professional qualification but does not alone qualify for teaching at schools; a Master of Education is required for that. Graduates can also work in various educational and non-educational fields.

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