Program Overview

Program Overview

The program in question is the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a focus on teaching at vocational colleges.

Key Facts

• Degree: Bachelor of Science
• School Type: Vocational college
• Start of Studies: Winter semester
• Standard Duration of Studies: 6 semesters
• ECTS Credits: 180
• Language: German

Admission Requirements

• General Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Abitur) or equivalent
• Language proficiency in German

Admission for First-Year Students

• No admission restriction (no NC)

Admission for Higher Semesters

• No admission restriction (no NC)

Enrollment Requirements

• Self-Assessment: Participation in the RWTH SelfAssessment "Lehramt" is mandatory. The certificate of participation must be submitted upon enrollment.

Study Structure

A detailed presentation of the course content, modules, and study structure will be provided.

Study Abroad Programs

The faculty maintains research and teaching cooperations with numerous European and non-European universities, such as the ERASMUS+ program. Information on study abroad opportunities in the teaching program can be found on the website of the Teacher Training Center.

Combination Possibilities

In the study program for teaching at vocational colleges, two subjects are studied in combination.

1. Model I: Equal combination with the teaching subjects: Biology, Chemistry, German, English, Catholic Religious Education, Physics, Economics/Politics. A combination with the subject "Politics" is not possible.
   • Equal combination with the vocational subjects: Construction Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Textile Technology, Business Administration
2. Model II: Unequal combination with the following small vocational subjects: Energy Technology, Communications Technology, Technical Computer Science

Decision Aids

If you are considering becoming a teacher, there are several offers for self-discovery:

• RWTH-Studienfeld-SelfAssessment "Lehramt"
• Rund ums Lehramtsstudium
• Career-Counseling-for-teachers
• Fit für den Lehrerberuf

Prerequisites

The prerequisite for enrollment in this program is the RWTH SelfAssessment "Lehramt". The participation certificate must be submitted upon enrollment.

Career Prospects

Information from the Ministry of Education of North Rhine-Westphalia on employment opportunities in the various teaching professions can be found on the website Einstiegschancen.

Master's Perspectives

After successfully completing the Bachelor's program, you can pursue the Master of Education (4 semesters). With this degree, you have access to the preparatory service (formerly known as the "referendariat").

Examination Regulations

An examination regulation governs study goals, study prerequisites, study sequence, and examinations. It contains a description of the modules that make up the study program in its annex.

• General Provisions: Cross-sectional examination regulations for the Bachelor's program in teaching at high schools and comprehensive schools as well as teaching at vocational colleges
• Special Provisions: Subject-specific examination regulations (for first-year students, the current version applies)

Faculty

The subject of electrical engineering is offered by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology.

Study Advice

• Advice and offers for pupils, students, and prospective students
• Study advice for students
• Subject-specific study advice
• Teacher Training Center
• Student representation (Fachschaften)
• Overview: Advice and help at RWTH

Formalities

• Legally binding information on starting studies in the first semester
• NC values of previous years
• Legally binding information on starting studies in higher semesters

Information Before Starting Studies

• Preliminary courses
• Introductory events

International Prospective Students

• International prospective students

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