MEd Learning Area II: Basic Mathematics Education (Teaching Degree: Primary Schools) at University of Münster

Learning area Mathematische Grundbildung in the Master of Education for primary schools (regulation of 18 Aug 2025). The Master of Education for primary schools combines the learning areas, educational sciences, a five-month practice semester and the DaZ module.

Faculty: Faculty 10: Mathematics and Computer Science (Fachbereich Mathematik und Informatik)  |  Department: Mathematics and mathematics didactics, Faculty 10  |  Duration: 2 years (4 semesters), 120 ECTS credits (60 per study year)  |  Intake: Winter or summer semester  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Master of Education (teacher-training master)  |  Location: Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Compulsory modules: special topics in mathematics and mathematics didactics, and special topics in inclusive mathematics teaching. Elective modules: in-depth studies in mathematics, in-depth studies in didactics, and the Master's thesis (four months, five if done alongside studies). A change of in-depth studies is not allowed.

Career pathways

Completing the Master of Education is the requirement for the teaching preparatory service (Referendariat).

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