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Heidelberg University
Heidelberg
English
Subjects: English;Language;Linguistics
M.Ed. | Master of Education
Course description
In the English for Vocational Teacher Training sub-degree course, students build on the foundational knowledge and skills from their undergraduate English studies. This program focuses on both English literature and linguistics, ensuring a balanced approach to subject-specific training. Students engage in research-based learning, tackling current academic questions and theories. They develop, discuss, and write about these issues, honing their analytical and critical thinking skills. The didactic training component is crucial. It prepares students for bilingual teaching, intercultural learning, and effective language instruction. They also learn to integrate media into the classroom and understand the basics of school organization. This training emphasizes the interplay between subject-specific science, didactics, and pedagogy, encouraging students to reflect on and improve their teaching practices. By the end of the course, students are well-equipped to handle the complexities of vocational teaching, with a strong foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of English literature and linguistics. They are ready to foster an inclusive and effective learning environment for their future students.
Program Information
| Study Location | Heidelberg |
| Start Semester | Summer, Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English, German |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | 1,500 EUR |
| Cost per Semester | 152 EUR |
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | B2 |
| IELTS | No information |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | No information |
Please note that according to §4 of the examination regulations , you must demonstrate language skills in the form of another modern foreign language (level B2) or a Latinum by the time you register for your master's thesis.
Qualification Requirements
At the English Department you can study English as a secondary school teacher. The most important admission requirement is a completed bachelor's degree with two teaching subjects and teaching-related components (subject didactics, educational science, practical school studies). Further details are regulated in the subject-specific admission regulations .
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Not restricted |
| Application | directly at the University |
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