Program Overview

Program Overview

The program in question is the Bachelor of Education in Sozialpädagogik/Pädagogik and allgemeinbildendes Fach, which is a qualification for senior teachers at vocational schools. This program is offered by the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Tübingen.

Key Data on Study Program

• Faculty: Economics and Social Sciences Faculty
• Academic Degree: Qualification for senior teachers at vocational schools (Bachelor of Education), major subject
• Restricted Admission: Yes, in first and higher semesters
• Regular Duration of Studies: 6 semesters
• Is a Combination Subject Required?: Yes
• Application Deadline for 1st Semester: Overview of application deadlines
• Program Start: Winter semester
• Language of Instruction: German
• Costs: Tuition and other fees

Requirements and Application

Selection Criteria

Applicants are selected based on the following criteria:

• Average grade of the higher education entrance qualification (Abitur)
• Completed vocational training in a relevant field
• Non-academic prizes related to educational science, which can result in a bonus of up to 0.5 grade points on the Abitur grade

Requirements for Studies

• The program is admission-restricted for all semesters.
• The two-week orientation internship required for the gymnasial teaching profession is not necessary.

Combination Subjects

A second major subject is required. The second major subject is always admission-free in this combination. Possible subjects include:

• Deutsch
• Englisch
• Evangelische Theologie
• Französisch
• Geschichte
• Informatik
• Katholische Theologie
• Mathematik
• Philosophie/Ethik
• Politikwissenschaft
• Spanisch

Program Details

Topics Dealt With in the Program

The study program includes both the subject-specific and methodological introduction to social pedagogy and educational science, as well as their historical and systematic foundation. It also involves a content-related, methodological, and practice-oriented examination of the fields of work in social pedagogy, focusing on pre-school and elementary educational upbringing, education, and development, as well as their legal, social, and socio-political conditions. School and vocational pedagogical as well as subject-didactic contents are also conveyed with a view to the desired teaching activity at vocational schools.

Study Abroad

• Optional Time Abroad: Students may choose to spend some time abroad as part of any study program. Planning should start 12 to 18 months before departure.
• Information on Studying Abroad: General information and advice on studying abroad can be found on the pages of the Institute for Educational Science.

Module Handbook and Exam Regulations

• The module handbook and exam regulations can be downloaded from the provided links.

Help with Choosing a Study Program

Is the Program Right for Me?

To help decide whether the program is right for you, there are several contact points and information resources available on studying in Germany, including the University of Tübingen’s international profile and contact information for the University office for the Advising and Admission of International Students.

After Your Studies

Career Prospects

Graduates can pursue careers as senior teachers at vocational schools, with a focus on social science in the gymnasium and in the training of educators or social pedagogical assistants.

Postgraduate Programs

A consecutive Master of Education in Sozialpädagogik/Pädagogik and allgemeinbildendes Fach - Höheres Lehramt an Beruflichen Schulen, Hauptfach, has been offered since the winter semester 2019/2020.

Doctorate Options

Doctoral studies are possible after a successful master's degree.

Join the Alumni Society

Information on the alumni association, Alumni Tübingen, can be found on their website.