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MEd Politics-Economics (Gymnasium) at University of Oldenburg

University of Oldenburg, Germany

Programme overview

Master of Education with the teaching subject Politics-Economics for the Gymnasium (grammar school) teaching career; a four-semester, 120 CP programme building on the Two-Subject Bachelor that combines education science and school-practice experience with subject didactics.

Faculty: Faculty of Education and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught)  |  Intake: Winter semester (October); summer semester for higher semesters only  |  Location: Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

120 CP over four semesters: study of two teaching subjects (30 CP in total, one of which may be studied at another university under a cooperation agreement), education sciences (18 CP), practice modules (15 CP) and the master thesis module (27 CP). Teaching and learning forms develop independent scientific work; didactic modules for school practice play a special role, and a network of mentors supports the school placements.

Career pathways

Entry to the teacher traineeship (Vorbereitungsdienst) is possible and necessary after the degree in order to work as a teacher at Gymnasien (grammar schools).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in the subjects for which master admission is sought; subject combination according to the Lower Saxony master regulation for teaching degrees (Nds. MasterVO-Lehr); at least 90 CP in teaching-related modules across both subjects, at least 30 CP per subject (at least 60 CP per subject, of which 54 CP subject science and 6 CP didactics, for combinations with French, Geography or Spanish); at least 12 CP in teaching-related education sciences; a general school placement and an extracurricular placement totalling at least 8 weeks. No admission restriction. Application deadlines: winter semester 15 August; summer semester 15 February (higher semesters only).

Intake: Winter semester (October); summer semester for higher semesters only

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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