Bachelor English (Teaching Degree: Primary Schools) at University of Münster

English is studied as one of the three subjects/learning areas of the Bachelor for the teaching profession at primary schools (BA G) at Münster. It is followed by the Master of Education for primary schools. Classes are taught entirely in English.

Faculty: Faculty 09 Philology (Fachbereich 09)  |  Department: Department of English (Englisches Seminar)  |  Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught programme; English-language subject courses; Lehramt (teacher-training) bachelor  |  Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Six compulsory modules: Introduction to Language Learning in Primary School; English Language and Language Competence; Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies; English Language Education in Primary School; Advanced Literary, Cultural and Language Studies; and an obligatory stay abroad (three months when English is the third subject). The bachelor thesis can be written in English (eight weeks, in English). Studies also include educational science and two school practical phases.

Career pathways

Leads to the Master of Education for primary schools, which is the prerequisite for the preparatory service (Referendariat).

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