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BEd Teacher Education at University of Mannheim

University of Mannheim, Germany

Programme overview

The bachelor’s program in Teacher Education (B.Ed.) at the University of Mannheim is a degree program specifically designed for a teaching career from the very beginning. It consists of two equally weighted subjects, as well as components in Educational Sciences and Teaching Methodology. In Teaching Methodology, you will engage with the practical foundations of teaching by attending one didactics seminar per subject.

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

What you will study

Typical questions explored in these seminars include: How can I effectively teach subject-specific knowledge and skills to students? Which content-related, methodological, or social approaches best support the learning process? A key feature of the Mannheim program is its interdisciplinary perspective: across subjects, you will examine the demands of teaching in linguistically and culturally diverse classrooms. You will also explore current developments in the digitalization of teaching and learning.

Career pathways

Most students in the Bachelor of Education program aim to become teachers at secondary schools (Gymnasium) or vocational schools. To do so, you need to complete the master’s program in Teacher Education and subsequently the preparatory service (Referendariat).

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus. German proficiency at C1 level is required unless the applicant holds a German university entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). Application period: Selective programs: from 1 June until 15 July Non-selective programs: from 1 June until 31 August Subject combinations in the bachelor’s program in Teacher Education In the bachelor’s program in Teacher Education at the University of Mannheim, you study two subjects. If you are interested in expanding your profile, you can also add a third subject as an extension. We are happy to advise you on your subject combination in a personal consultation—choosing the right combination can be beneficial when starting your career. German English French History Informatics Italian Mathematics Philosophy/Ethics Political Science Spanish Economics and Business Administration Art and Music with our partner institutions The subjects Fine Arts and Music are offered in collaboration with the State Academy of Fine Arts in Karlsruhe and the Mannheim University of Music and Performing Arts.

Intake: Fall semester (September)

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years); 180 ECTS credits

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