English - Vocational Teacher Education
Bachelor of Vocational Education + Master of Vocational Education
Students studying towards a degree in Vocational Teacher Education will first study the six-semester-long degree program Bachelor of Vocational Education. You are required to combine a vocational specialization with a general education subject. Subsequently, you have to take the four-semester-long degree program Master of Vocational Education 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 English and American Studies department in Osnabrück is characterized by a close integration of the sub-disciplines of linguistics, literature and cultural studies. Research and teaching focus on the English Renaissance (with an emphasis on Shakespeare), "Late Modern English", construction grammar, English-language literature for children and young people, American literature and culture (including visual media), contemporary British culture and English vocabulary and its communication.
Facts
Standard period of study:
Bachelor: 6 semesters
Master: 4 semesters
Language of instruction:
English, partly German
Admission
Bachelor: admission-free
Master: admission-free
Start of studies:
Winter semester
Degree:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) depending on the professional specialization
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
The English and American Studies department in Osnabrück is characterized by a close integration of the sub-disciplines of linguistics, literature and cultural studies. Research and teaching focus on the English Renaissance (with an emphasis on Shakespeare), "Late Modern English", construction grammar, English-language literature for children and young people, American literature and culture (including visual media), contemporary British culture and English vocabulary and its communication.
A course of study in Vocational Teacher Education is divided into several stages. After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Education, you are required to take a Master in Vocational Education, 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.
You are required to combine a vocational specialization with a general education subject. Information about possible combinations, the content of the program and general program schedules can be accessed at Vocational Teacher Education.
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.
Bachelor of Vocational Education
The general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) entitles you to study at Osnabrück University without restriction. In addition, a sufficient level of English must be demonstrated. 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 Abitur.
This subject is free of admission.
Master of Education
Application for the Master's degree program Vocational Teacher Education requires a qualified Bachelor's degree in Vocational Education. In addition, a sufficient level of English must be demonstrated. 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.
Bachelor of Education and Teaching
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).
Students with the study objective Master of Education for the Master of Vocational Education must provide proof of a three-month study-related stay abroad in an English-speaking country when registering for the Master's final examination. The International Office is the point of contact for questions about studying abroad.
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?
Our Central Study Counseling Service will be happy to provide you with all the information you need about studying, admission requirements and the structure of your chosen program.
Each department’s Departmental Study Counselling Service will answer any questions you might have about the content of individual programs.
This degree program has been accredited by the German Accreditation Council.