BEd Teacher Education: History at University of Mannheim

Students of the bachelor’s program in Teacher Education: History study History, a second equally-weighted subject, Education Sciences, and Teaching Methodology. During modules in History, you analyze cultural systems and historical developments in society. In Mannheim, the program focuses on cultures and societies in Europe and America, but also on economic, legal, and social history.

Faculty: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years); 180 ECTS credits  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Fall semester (September)  |  Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

In the bachelor’s program in Teacher Education, you will gain an overview of all historical periods from antiquity to the present day. You may choose one of the following subjects as your second subject: German English French Informatics Italian Mathematics Philosophy/Ethics Political Science Spanish Economics and Business Administration In the field of Teaching Methodology, you will deal with questions such as: Which methods can I use to teach pupils about a subject and develop their skills?

Career pathways

After graduation, you will have a wide range of continuing education and career opportunities. The traditional career path is working as a school teacher. If you want to become a teacher, you must also complete a master's degree in Teacher Education (M.Ed.) to be eligible for the preparatory service.

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