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BEd Lehramt an Grundschulen (Primary School Teaching) at University of Wuppertal

University of Wuppertal, Germany

Programme overview

Combinatorial Bachelor of Education for primary-school teaching with four components: language basics (sprachliche Grundbildung), mathematics basics (mathematische Grundbildung), educational sciences and one teaching subject or learning area. It is followed by the Master of Education for primary schools.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Subject-science and didactic studies in three learning areas or primary-school subjects, educational-science studies including primary pedagogy, a 25-day orientation placement (EOP) and a vocational-field placement (BFP) of at least four weeks, usually outside school.

Career pathways

The M.Ed. qualifies for the preparatory service in primary schools, which ends with a state examination that is the requirement for a teaching post.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung, e.g. Abitur). Admission-restricted (local NC); an aptitude assessment is needed for art, music and sport. Application deadline 15 July for the winter semester. A mathematics preparatory course is strongly recommended.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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