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MSc Technical Education at University of Stuttgart

University of Stuttgart, Germany

Programme overview

How can complex technical content be communicated in a clear, accessible, and practice-oriented way? How can engaging teaching and learning processes be designed in the field of technology? The master’s programme in Technical Education at the University of Stuttgart combines expertise in engineering with teaching skills.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The master’s programme in Technical Education offers two different study tracks with opportunities for individual specialisation: Profile A is designed for graduates of a bachelor’s programme in Technical Education or a comparable programme and builds on the subject areas chosen during their bachelor’s studies. It includes specialised courses in educational science and subject-specific pedagogy and prepares students for teaching at vocational schools and for careers in vocational education.

Career pathways

The master’s programme in Technical Education prepares you for roles with a high level of responsibility at the interface of technology, education, and science. Graduates combine sound technical expertise with teaching skills and can design teaching and learning processes for different target groups.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission unrestricted Please note the admission requirements. Internship required. No programme-specific language requirement listed. Application deadline: July 15 for winter semester January 15 for summer semester. Admission Requirements: Special admission procedure: Depending on the study profile Profile A: Admission requires a bachelor’s degree in Technical Education or a closely related programme. Profile B: Admission requires a degree in an engineering programme (BSc, Dipl., MSc) that clearly falls within civil engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or mechanical engineering. Technical qualifications: a university degree with strong examination results a 12-week programme-related internship For complete information on the admission procedure and the criteria for determining subject-specific suitability, please refer to the Admissions Regulations of the University of Stuttgart. Application period: winter semester: May 15 – July 15 summer semester: December 1 – January 15

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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