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MEd English (Teaching Degree: Lower Secondary (Haupt-, Real-, Sekundar- and Gesamtschulen)) at University of Münster

University of Münster, Germany

Programme overview

English is studied within the Master of Education for Haupt-, Real-, Sekundar- and Gesamtschulen, which follows the corresponding bachelor degree. Classes are taught entirely in English; examinations are generally in English.

Faculty: Faculty 09 Philology (Fachbereich 09)  |  Department: Department of English (Englisches Seminar)  |  Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)  |  Intake: Every semester (winter and summer)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught programme; English-language subject courses; Master of Education (teacher-training master)  |  Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Compulsory modules Advanced Studies in English Language Education and Advanced Module: British, American and Postcolonial Studies, plus the master thesis (four months, in English). The programme also contains the second subject, educational science, a practical semester and a DaZ component.

Career pathways

The Master of Education is the prerequisite for applying to the preparatory service (Referendariat).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Free admission (no Numerus clausus; no local admission restriction). Apply online via the University of Münster master application portal.

Intake: Winter and Summer Semester

Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

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