MEd Vocational Training in Mechanical Engineering Technology (Teacher Training) at TU Dortmund University

Programme overview

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) Vocational Training in Mechanical Engineering Technology is a 4-semester master’s programme in the Department of Mechanical Engineering 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 technology didactics; research-oriented seminar; diagnosis and individual support.

Faculty: Department of Mechanical Engineering | Department: Mechanical Engineering | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Lehramt (teacher training) | Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester | Location: Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Topics include technology didactics; research-oriented seminar; diagnosis and individual support; specialization in mechanical engineering. Modules build on one another following a recommended study plan per semester, with module descriptions in the published module manual. Practical component: In the Master of Education degree program, students complete an internship semester consisting of: a five‑month school internship (20 weeks) It is recommended to prepare for this internship during the first master’s semester and complete it in the second semester. During the internship semester, students gain deep insights into everyday school life and connect their theoretical knowledge with hands‑on experience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission-free (no NC). Enrollment requirement: specific enrollment requirements apply (see programme page). To enroll in the Master of Education in Mechanical Engineering Technology (Vocational Training), you need to have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with subject-specific academic components in the field of Mechanical Engineering Technology. Further details on the admission requirements are specified in the Subject-Specific Regulations and the Examination Regulations. For students who obtained their Bachelor’s degree at another university, an equivalence assessment will be conducted to determine whether the degree corresponds to the relevant bachelor’s program offered at TU Dortmund University. Applications are submitted via the Campusportal.

Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.tu-dortmund.de/en/prospective-students/application-and-enrollment/master-program/

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