Education as a School Subject Minor Subject (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule'))
Overview
Contents of the subject Education as a School Subject
Education as a School Subject (minor subject) at Bielefeld University prepares students specifically for teaching pedagogy at Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools.
The degree programme combines Educational Science fundamentals with practice-oriented teacher training and closely links subject-specific science and subject-specific didactics. Students acquire knowledge of educational, socialisation and social theories as well as qualitative and quantitative research methods, developing a scientific understanding of educational processes in the process. At the same time, they gain insights into lesson design and school requirements.
The degree programme lays the foundation for reflective pedagogical action and opens up individual areas of specialisation. The subsequent Master of Education programme further deepens and expands on the content, taking a practical approach.
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Advantages of the subject Education as a School Subject at Bielefeld University
Career prospects
When choosing subjects, it is also important to take your own interests into account so that you can later teach the subjects you are interested in with enthusiasm. Furthermore, considering the age of the pupils in the respective types of school is helpful in making an informed decision.
What are the access requirements?
Access to the Bachelor programme is granted to those who have a university entrance qualification suitable for Germany (e. g. German ‘Abitur’).
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.
What formalities are important?
Course start
Studies can be commenced in both winter and summer semesters. Courses are targeted to commencing studies in winter semester. Student counselling to plan the course of studies is recommended.
Length and scope of studies
The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time.
The studies Minor Subject (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule')) Education as a School Subject comprise 60 credit points.
Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations.
Application, admission, and enrolment
The study places are subject to local admission restrictions (numerus clausus). You need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines.
As soon as you receive a positive response in the application and status portal (admission notice from the Student Office, you can submit your application for enrolment within the set deadline.
Step by step to a combined Bachelor programme with NC
Please note that Education Sciences is always a compulsory component of a degree programme with a teaching option (see study structure model).
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.
The courses
You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.
An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.
Possible Combinations
Possible Combinations
Possible combinations for Combined Bachelor with teaching option
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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years