German as a Second Language and Multilingualism Subject (Primary Schools)

Contents of the subject German as a Second Language and Multilingualism

Practical Training
The program offers practical training that enables students to apply theoretical knowledge directly to real-world situations. Internships and projects strengthen the connection to professional practice.

Research Excellence
Students benefit from close ties to current research projects in the fields of multilingualism and second language acquisition. This not only promotes an understanding of theoretical foundations but also the application of the latest findings in teaching.

International Focus
The program emphasizes internationality and intercultural competence. Students have the opportunity to engage with diverse linguistic and educational contexts, which broadens their global perspective.

Individualized Support
Personalized guidance from experienced faculty members enables targeted support for students. This helps foster individual strengths and interests and creates an optimal learning environment.

Career flexibility
The program provides versatile qualifications that prepare graduates for a variety of professional fields. The knowledge gained can be applied in various educational and integration contexts.
There are particularly good job prospects in primary schools, secondary schools, comprehensive schools, and elementary schools, as well as in integrated special education. There is also a high demand for teachers in STEM subjects (with the exception of biology). Nevertheless, it is important to keep in mind that you will be teaching this material for a long time. You should therefore be interested in what you teach and study subjects that you are passionate about.Considering the age of the students in the respective school types is also helpful when making this decision.

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.

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 Subject (Primary Schools) German as a Second Language and Multilingualism comprise 40 credit points.

Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations.

The study places are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines. Afterwards, however, you can submit your application for enrolment directly in the application and status portal, provided that you meet the access requirements.

Step by step to a bachelor programme without NC

Please note that Education Sciences is always a compulsory component of a degree programme with a teaching option (see study structure model) and therefore necessarily requires an application for a study place.

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Application deadline reminder

To the application portal

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

This subject can be combined with the following subjects in the Combined Bachelor's Degree:

Teacher Training Bachelor for Primary Schools

Please note further specifications for the choice of subjects.

As Major Subject you may choose Elementary Mathematics German Literacy
As Subject you may choose Elementary Mathematics German Literacy
As Educational Sciences you have to combine Educational Sciences

Teacher Training Bachelor for Primary Schools with a focus on Special and Inclusive Education

Please note further specifications for the choice of subjects.

As Major Subject (Teacher Training for Primary School with Special and Inclusive Education) you have to combine Educational Sciences - Integrated Teacher Training for Special Education
As Subject you have to combine German Literacy
As Subject you have to combine Elementary Mathematics

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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