Spanish - 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.

French, Italian and Spanish can be studied at the Institute of Romance Studies at Osnabrück University. Research and teaching focuses on literary, linguistic and cultural developments since the Renaissance, with a particular interest in the 20th century to the present day, as well as the teaching and learning of foreign languages in schools.

Facts

Standard period of study:
Bachelor: 6 semesters
Master: 4 semesters
Language of instruction:
German and Spanish
Admission
Bachelor: admission-free
Master: not until 2026
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.)

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French, Italian and Spanish can be studied at the Institute of Romance Studies at Osnabrück University. Research and teaching focus on literary, linguistic and cultural developments since the Renaissance, with a particular interest in the 20th century to the present day, as well as the teaching and learning of foreign languages in schools.

Studying Spanish in Osnabrück is characterized by very good supervision, which ensures both small learning groups and individual support for seminar papers, Bachelor's and Master's theses.

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 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.

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:

Please note: Admission to the Master's degree program Vocational Teacher Education (LbS) Spanish is only possible from 2026! You will find the link to the corresponding regulations here soon.

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 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 Abitur.

This program is not subject to admission restrictions.

Master of Education

The application for the Master's degree program Vocational Teacher Education requires a qualified Bachelor's degree in Vocational Education.

Please note: Admission to the Master's degree program Vocational Teacher Education (LbS) Spanish is only possible from 2026! You will find the link to the relevant regulations here soon.

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

Applications for the Master's degree program in Teaching at Vocational Schools (LbS) Spanish are only possible from 2026!

Students studying for a Master of Vocational Teacher Education must provide proof of a three-month study-related stay abroad in a Spanish-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?

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