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MEd Vocational Education: Metal and Electrical Engineering (Berufspädagogik) at University of Kassel

University of Kassel, Germany

Programme overview

Four-semester Master of Education for teachers at vocational schools in metal and electrical engineering, covering commercial-technical vocational education, company innovation, learners with varied prerequisites and research-based technology didactics. Entry from engineering degrees is possible.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Kassel, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Chosen specialisation (metal or electrical engineering), a second teaching subject and the educational and social science core studies.

Career pathways

Traineeship (Referendariat) at vocational schools.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Passed Bachelor examination in Vocational Education (metal or electrical engineering) or equivalent, standard period of study of at least six semesters, foundations in a second teaching subject, and relevant vocational training or work placements (at least 48 weeks of practical experience in the commercial-technical field and at least five weeks of school placements). No Numerus clausus (open admission). Application period for the winter semester: 01.06.-01.09. for applicants with German qualifications (online portal); 01.03.-15.07. for applicants with foreign qualifications (via uni-assist).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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