Teaching-related Master's Degree Program Gymnasium M.Ed.
Teaching-related Master's Degree Program Gymnasium M.Ed. (Other Masters)
Discover new professional and academic perspectives at home and abroad with the teaching-related Master’s degree program Gymnasium at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg! As an internationally recognized university degree, the Master of Education offers an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your academic competencies and to recommend yourself for a further career outside the school system.
- Degree
- Other Masters
- Duration of studies in semester
- 4
- Start of degree program
- Summer semester, Winter semester
- Study location
- Erlangen
- Number of students
- 1-50
- Subject group
- Mathematics, Natural sciences, Language and Cultural Studies
- Teaching language
- completely in German
- Admission Requirements
- Qualification assessment
What is the degree program about?
The systems of teacher education in Germany vary widely. Many federal states have switched to a tiered study structure (Bachelor/Master of Education). In Bavaria, the teacher training program for Gymnasium is modular, but concludes with the First State Examination, which is the admission requirement for the preparatory service in Bavaria.
At FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg, you have the option of earning a Master of Education in addition to or as an alternative to the First State Examination. The Master of Education is an internationally recognized university degree. It opens up additional professional and academic perspectives at home and abroad.
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The teaching-related Master’s degree program Gymnasium comprises 120 credit points (ECTS) and usually lasts 4 semesters. The teaching-related Master’s degree program Gymnasium is related to the teacher training program Gymnasium in such a way that the first three semesters of the Master’s program represent the modules of the 7th, 8th and 9th semester of the Bavarian teacher training program for Gymnasium. This study structure makes it possible for credit points earned in the Gymnasium teacher training program to be credited in the Master’s program. Thus, a maximum of 90 credit points can be credited.
The 4th master’s semester comprises 30 credit points. The master’s thesis is written in this semester. The master’s thesis can be written in all three areas of the teacher training program, i.e. in subject-specific science, subject-specific didactics or educational science. For this purpose, you must independently seek a topic and the appropriate reviewer. Early arrangements are therefore necessary.
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The teaching-related Master’s degree Gymnasium is an offer for students of the teacher training program Gymnasium who wish to obtain an additional or alternative degree. They can decide whether to take the state examination, choose the Master’s degree, or earn both degrees. It should be noted, however, that admission to the preparatory service is only possible with the First State Examination. The Master’s degree does not entitle the holder to enter the preparatory service in the state school system.
The professional perspectives are very versatile and can be seen in connection with the subjects studied. Fields of work are in the school, extracurricular and scientific areas in Germany and abroad; thus, the master’s degree can provide access to the teaching profession in other countries. In addition, the Master’s degree can also provide a basis for doctoral studies.
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- Admission requirements (first semester)
- Qualification assessment
- Application deadline winter semester
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15.07.
- Application deadline summer semester
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15.01.
- Content-related admission requirements
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For the master’s program, a teacher training degree from a university at bachelor’s level for the teaching profession Gymnasium with two subjects offered at FAU in the combination with at least six semesters of regular study time or 180 ECTS credits or a comparable degree from a university is required.
In the teacher training program Gymnasium at FAU, a corresponding Bachelor’s certificate can be applied for. This Bachelor’s certificate is mandatory for application to the Master’s program. Students enrolled in the Gymnasium teaching program at FAU can apply for the master’s program at the earliest after obtaining the bachelor’s certificate. An application in a later semester is not problematic.
The Bachelor’s degree should have been completed with an overall grade of at least “good” (2.5). Applicants with a Bachelor grade up to 3.0 must take an oral entrance examination. Applicants with a Bachelor’s grade worse than 3.0 cannot be admitted to the Master’s program. The application for the teaching-related Master’s program is made via campo
Language skills
- German language skills for international applicants
- DSH 2 or equivalent
Do you need help or more information?
Our Student Advice and Career Service (IBZ) is the central point of contact for all questions about studying and starting a degree programme. Our Student Service Centres and subject advisors support you in planning your studies.