MEd Computer Science (vocational college, two-subject) at University of Bonn

The subject of Computer Science in the Master of Education degree program has a dual focus. One key area focuses on the knowledge requirements stipulated in the core instruction plan for computer science and the educational standards pertaining thereto. The second key area focuses on specific contents, methods and tools to conduct computer science lessons that not only meet subject content requirements but are also motivating and theoretically well-grounded following the active learning approach.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German and English-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester (winter semester) and Sommersemester (summer semester)  |  Location: Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

While students in the bachelor's degree program focus on gaining subject-specific knowledge, the Master of Education degree program puts a stronger emphasis on educational sciences and subject didactics. In courses on subject didactics, students are prepared for practical teaching. Especially during the practical semester, experiences made in school lessons are linked to studies of subject didactics.

Career pathways

Teaching at vocational schools. To teach at a German public school, candidates must follow up a practical teacher training. Production/development of IT systems (computer design, development of operating systems and user interfaces), positions in trade/consulting (system/application programming, IT organization, system support, training), positions with users (administration

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