Art - Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasium)

Dual-Subject Bachelor + Master of Secondary Education (Gymnasium)

Students studying towards a degree in Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasium) will first study the six-semester-long degree program dual-subject Bachelor. You are required to choose a further subject in addition to this subject. Subsequently, you have to take the four-semester-long degree program Master of Secondary Education (Gymnasium) in the same subjects, for which you must (re)apply. The Master of Education degree is a prerequisite for admission to the period of school-based training called the Referendariat.

The study of Art/Art Education is characterized by a close interlocking of theory and practice.

After introductory basic courses, individual studio, workshop and laboratory work is accompanied by corrective courses. This is supplemented by an examination of contemporary and historical art. In subject didactics, the knowledge gained is related to the school and extracurricular professional fields. Excursions are an important part of the course.

Facts

Standard period of study:
Bachelor: 6 semesters
Master: 4 semesters
Language of instruction:
German
Admission:
Bachelor: admission-free, aptitude test
Master: admission-free
Start of studies:
Bachelor: winter semester
Master: winter semester and summer semester
Degrees:
depending on the weighting of the subjects Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Master of Education (M.Ed.)

A blonde woman in a long white coat is working in an art and craft studio on a sculpture that resembles stacked stone blocks. She is working with a glue. Next to her is a bucket in which the material for the sculpture is being mixed.
© Reimar Ott

The study of art/art education is characterized by a close interlocking of theory and practice.

After introductory basic courses, individual studio, workshop and laboratory work is accompanied by corrective courses. This is supplemented by an examination of contemporary and historical art. In subject didactics, the knowledge gained is related to the school and extracurricular professional fields. Excursions are an important part of the course. Trips to the major museums in Paris, London, New York, Copenhagen, Rome, Venice and Vienna are offered on a regular basis to enable students to engage with original works of art.

The Master of Education qualifies you to enter the period of school-based training called the Referendariat and subsequently for a career as a school teacher.

A course of study in Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasium) is divided into several stages. After graduating with a dual-subject Bachelor’s degree, you are required to take a Master in Secondary Education (Gymnasium), for which you have to (re)apply. The Master of Education degree is a prerequisite for admission to the period of school-based training called the Referendariat.

In the dual-major Bachelor’s degree, you will either study two core subjects or combine a major with a minor subject. Information about possible subject combinations, the content of the program and general program schedules can be accessed at  Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasien).

Regulations

Every degree has sets of regulations which govern access, admissions, examinations and the structure of the program. More concrete information on the structure of the program is provided here:

General information about university admissions may be accessed at  Admission Requirements. Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of  German Language Proficiency.

Dual-Subject Bachelor

The general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) entitles you to study at Osnabrück University without restriction. The term "undergraduate" refers to a course of study that leads to a first professionally qualifying university degree (Bachelor's degree or First State Examination in Law). You can find information on the conditions under which you can take up an undergraduate degree course without a general higher education entrance qualification under   Studying without an Abitur. In addition, you must pass an aptitude test; you can find more information on this under  Art/Art Education.

This subject is free of admission.

Master of Education

To apply for the Master's degree program secondary teacher education (Gymnasium), you must have a qualified dual-subject Bachelor's degree. In addition, you must provide evidence of the professional orientation "Teacher Education" in your Bachelor's degree. Further information can be found in the  admission regulations for the Master's degree course.

This subject is free of admission.

All information pertaining to the application process may be found at  Application, Admission and Enrollment.

Dual-Subject Bachelor

German and international applicants with German certification can enroll directly for this subject that does not have admission restrictions. You can find all information on enrollment and the enrollment deadline for the desired semester under  Bachelor's degree programs (two subjects) - open admission.

Important: If one of the subjects in your chosen subject combination has admission restrictions and you are therefore obliged to submit an application for it, you must also enroll for the subject that does not have admission restrictions within the  Application Deadline for the subject that does have admission restrictions!

Please note: different application conditions and deadlines may apply for  Applicants with Non-German Certification!

Master of Education

German and international applicants can find all information about the application and the application deadline for the desired semester under  Master's degree programs (two subjects).

The examination regulations do not prescribe an obligatory period of study abroad. However, a number of  Options for Studying Abroad are available to you within a range of exchange programs. The  International Office will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Studying at Osnabrück University means you will be subject to semester fees. Depending on how much of your study credit (standard period of study plus tolerance semester) you have used up, you may also have to pay long-term study fees. Additional information on this topic may be found at  How Much does Studying Cost?

This degree program has been accredited by the   German Accreditation Council.