Economics/Political Science M.Ed., Vocational School Teacher
Key Info
Basic Information
- Degree:
- Master of Education
- School Type:
- Vocational School
- Start of Studies:
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Standard Period of Studies:
- 4 semesters
- ECTS Credits:
- 120Mehr Informationen
What does that mean?
ECTS are credit points that measure the workload of one's studies. The teacher training Master's encompasses 120 ECTS, which are distributed among both subjects, education studies, the practical semester, DSSZ, and the Master's thesis.
- Language:
- German
Admission Requirements
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First university degree, required qualifications according to the examination regulations
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What does that mean?
A first recognized university degree, through which the necessary education background for the Master course of study can be proven. The necessary knowledge needed in order for studies to be successful is determined in the respective exam regulations (PO).
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Proficiency in German
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What does that mean?
You must provide documentation of your language skills for the language of instruction at the time of enrollment. The exam regulations stipulate the relevant requirements.
Admission to First Semester
- Open
No NC
Admission to Higher Semesters
- Open
No NC
Dates and Deadlines
Degree Content
Two subjects are also combined in Master's teacher training studies. The combination possibilities for the teacher training subjects are identical with those in the corresponding Bachelor courses of study. Please make note of the restricted combinations for the small vocational subjects. Please take note of the restricted combination with political science (economics/political science).
Master's teacher training studies includes not only the two subjects but other elements as well:
- Educational studies
- Practical semester
- German for School Students with an Immigration Background (DSSZ)
Study Abroad
The Faculty has several international partner universities with which it has well-established links, such as collaborations in teaching and research as well as exchange programs such as ERASMUS+. An overview of all RWTH Aachen exchange programs can be found at: Overview of Exchange Options. Information on the feasibility of stays abroad provides the Departmental Advisors.
Prerequisites
First University Degree
An initial university degree is required to begin a Master's teacher training program. An initial degree from a university of applied sciences is also acceptable to be admitted to studies for one of the “big vocational subjects” in combination with one of the respective “small vocational subjects” The exact technical educational background required is summarized in the examination regulation. The examination board is responsible for determining if admissions requirements have been fulfilled.
Language Requirements
Für den Zugang zum Vorbereitungsdienst sind grundsätzlich Kenntnisse zweier Fremdsprachen nachzuweisen. Dieser Nachweis wird in der Regel durch die Hochschulzugangsberechtigung erbracht. Studierende, die eine andere Sprache als Deutsch als Muttersprache erlernt und ihre Hochschulzugangsberechtigung in deutscher Sprache erworben haben, müssen lediglich Kenntnisse in einer weiteren Sprache erbringen.
Wird eine Kombination mit wenigstens einer beruflichen Fachrichtung studiert, werden nur Kenntnisse einer Fremdsprache gefordert.
Career Prospects
You can find information from the NRW Ministry of Schools about the career prospects for various fields of teaching through 2039/2040 in the brochure Prognoses on the Job Market for Teachers in North Rhine-Westphalia (de).
Subject-Related Practical Training
Training to become a teacher at vocational school includes relevant practical training lasting twelve months. The subject-related practical training is not part of teacher training studies, meaning the twelve months are not included in the study period. The practical training must be completed before beginning the teaching practice period. The majority of the practical training should be completed before finishing studies. More about subject-related practical training
Examination Regulations
Exam regulations regulate academic goals and prerequisites, the course of study layout, and exam procedures. The appendix to the regulations contains the description of the modules, from which the course of study is composed.
General Regulations: Comprehensive Exam Regulations of RWTH Aachen Master Teaching Training for Gymnasien, Gesamtschulen, and Berufskollegs
Special Regulations: Subject Specific Exam Regulations (de)
Faculty
Studies in Economics/Political Science are offered by the Faculty of Arts and Humanities .