Art/Art Education - Dual-Subject Bachelor

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 complemented by an examination of contemporary and historical art. Excursions are an important part of the course. Trips to the major museums in Paris, London, New York, Copenhagen, Rome, Venice and Vienna allow students to engage with the originals.

In the dual-subject Bachelor, you study two core subjects or combine a major subject with a minor subject. The subject Art/Art Education is offered as a major, core and minor subject. Please note the valid  subject combinations.

If you wish to work as a secondary school teacher, you must follow your Bachelor's degree with the Master of Secondary Education (Gymnasium). You can find all information on the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs under  Art/Art Education - Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasium).

Facts

Standard period of study:
6 semesters
Language of instruction:
German
Admission:
admission-free / with aptitude test
Start of studies:
Winter semester

Two artists paint on canvases
© 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 allow students to engage with the originals.

Graduates find employment opportunities in museums, art and youth art schools, adult education centers, the press, publishing, film and television, media agencies, art therapy institutions, municipal public relations, adult education centers, cultural offices, galleries and art foundations.

If you wish to work as a secondary school teacher, you must follow your Bachelor's degree with a Master of Secondary Education (Gymnasium). You can find all information on the Bachelor's and Master's degree courses under  Art/Art Education - Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasium).

The subject Art/Art Education is offered as part of the dual-subject Bachelor's degree program as a major, core and minor subject and must be combined with another subject. Here you will find an overview of the valid  subject combinations.

During your studies, you will not only focus on your two chosen subjects, but also supplement them with  interdisciplinary professional skills development content. Depending on whether you are aiming for a Master's degree in teaching, a specialist Master's degree or immediate employment after completing your Bachelor's degree, a different profile will apply to you.

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. The German Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Abitur) entitles students to commence a first degree qualification at Osnabrück University. The term “first degree qualification” refers to a period of study that culminates in a student’s first professionally-relevant university degree (Bachelor’s degree or First Legal State Examination). Information about the conditions that apply for people seeking to embark on an undergraduate degree without the higher education entrance qualification may be found at  Studying without an Abitur.

Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of  German Language Proficiency.

This program is not subject to admission restrictions.

Prospective students must take part in an   aptitude test. The application deadline is May 2 (submission of a portfolio with work samples).

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

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!

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?

If you are interested in a Master's degree course at Osnabrück University, please take note of its  regulations on access, in which the respective admission requirements are regulated.

In addition to the consecutive degree programs listed below, it may be worth considering other Master's degree programs and checking whether you can be admitted. You will usually receive appropriate advice from the departmental study counseling service or the course coordinators.

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