Seminar für Englische Philologie

Six Info Tiles on the Master of Education with English (for Secondary Schools)

You are considering becoming a teacher in Germany and are thinking of applying for our Master of Education programme with English? You have questions on procedures and how-tos? Here you are: the six tiles below give a good first idea of what is necessary to know. Feel free to ask if you would like to know more!

Interested parties who already have experience in teaching may wish to explore the information on the Bildungsserver websites on how to apply as a teacher. Some federal states allow 'lateral entry' ("Quereinstieg"), but because of the devolved nature of education the rules differ between the various states.


What Can I Do Afterwards?
For After the Degree

The Master of Education programme offered at Göttingen University allows graduates to go into teachers' training ("Referendariat") for any state-funded secondary school in Germany. Private schools such as the Waldorfschule often also prefer Master of Education graduates.

Study Prerequisites
What Applicants Must Provide

    To be admitted to the Master of Education programme, applicants must have ...
  • a teaching-focused BA degree ...
  • ... in two subjects that can be taught at a secondary school (see list of subjects offered in Göttingen);
  • German language skills at DSH-3 level or equivalent;
  • very good English language skills: see here for details.

Core Facts
Key Information
on the MEd Programme

  • Application: through the online portal.
  • Application deadlines: 15 Aug for winter semesters; 15 Feb for summer semesters.
  • Start of programme: summer semester and winter semester.
  • Average study time: 4 semesters (usu. rather 5 to 6 semesters).
  • Credit breakdown: Subject 1 (e.g. English) - 29 credits; subject 2 (e.g. Maths) - 29 credits; both subjects include a period of practical training; modules on education, teaching and learning - 33 credits; Master's thesis - 23 credits; one additional module from one of the subjects or didactics - 6 credits; 120 credits in total.

Study Content Areas

    The MEd programme in English offers modules on ...
  • Anglophone and U.S. literature and culture (one must-have module);
  • history of English and medieval English literature, formal syntax and semantics theories (one must-have module);
  • advanced skills in teaching and learning, including a four- or five-week practical training at a secondary school (two must-have modules);
  • and optionally, one advanced module on life and institutions in the UK, U.S. and Ireland, on UK or U.S. literature, or on medieval English literature or English linguistics.

Living and Studying
in Göttingen
Accommodation, Jobs, Funding

Questions?
Who to Contact