Economics (Teaching degree)
Secondary school, grammar school
The degree program provides a broad base of economic knowledge that helps students understand and analyze complex economic issues. As a teacher of economics, you can not only pass on your expertise to the next generation, but also make an important contribution to economic education and prepare students for professional life. In addition, the teaching degree also opens up attractive career opportunities for you in the field of education and other business-related professional fields.
Fact Sheet
- Degree
- Teaching degree
- Admission
- No Admissions Restrictions
- Duration of studies
- 7 bzw. 9 semesters
- Teaching language
- completely in German
- Faculty
- Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology
- Start of degree program
- Winter semester
- Number of students
- 50-150
- Special features
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- Economics uses an abstract way of thinking that you have to get into.
- Many models in economics are formalized mathematically.
- Especially at the beginning of the studies, a lot is taught in large overview lectures, which, however, are accompanied by exercises in small groups.
Under certain conditions, students in all teacher training programs can apply for the academic degree „Bachelor“ after usually 6 semesters according to the LAPO. The type of Bachelor’s degree depends on the type of school studied and, if applicable, the choice of subject. Further information can be found on the homepage of the Center for Teacher Education (ZfL).
Subject combination possibilities:
Program overview
What is the degree program about?
The study program prepares students for professional work in the teaching profession by providing them with subject-specific and didactic qualifications. The study of the academic specialization imparts knowledge of business administration and economics, law and accounting. The content of the program is largely the same as that of the bachelor’s program in economics. In addition, there are the areas of subject didactics and educational sciences.
In the first six semesters, there is a great deal of correspondence between the courses in economics (BA) and economics (teaching degree). In the case of the teaching degree, modules from subject didactics and educational sciences are added. In the case of the teaching degree for grammar schools, additional in-depth modules follow in semesters seven to nine, for example advanced seminars in the fields of business administration and economics.
In the one-year foundation and orientation phase, you will acquire basic knowledge of the content and methods of economics. It is completed with a basic and orientation examination, for which you must complete modules totalling 20 ECTS credits. The ECTS credits earned in the subject of economics, together with the corresponding ECTS credits from the other subject after the second semester, must total at least 40 ECTS credits.
The study of economics is suitable for prospective students with:
- An interest in current business and economic issues.
- enjoy dealing with complex, controversial and current economic issues
- the ability to work independently with English-language (technical) literature on topics
- the willingness to learn and understand analytical economic models
In view of the fact that typical career profiles for graduates of bachelor’s degree programs in Germany will only emerge in the course of the next few years, the program places particular emphasis on teaching versatile competencies as well as communication and reflection skills.
Application for a Degree Program
Admission Requirements and Application
Admission
- 1st semester: No Admissions Restrictions
Application deadline
- Winter semester: 30.09.
- Summer semester: nicht möglich
Language skills
- German language skills for international applicants: DSH 2 or equivalent
Details and notes
The application deadline for the winter semester for international applicants is July 15th.
In addition to the general qualification for university entrance (Abitur), there are other access options for studying at FAU.
