Program Overview

University of Hamburg Programs

The University of Hamburg offers a range of programs for students, including:

• Lehramtsstudiengänge (Teaching Degree Programs)
  • Lehramt an Grundschulen (B.Ed.)
  • Lehramt an Grundschulen (M.Ed.)
  • Lehramt Sonderpädagogik mit Profilbildung Grundschule (B.Ed.)
  • Lehramt Sonderpädagogik mit Profilbildung Grundschule (M.Ed.)
  • Lehramt Sekundarstufe I und II (Stadtteilschulen und Gymnasien) (B.Ed.)
  • Lehramt Sekundarstufe I und II (Stadtteilschulen und Gymnasien) (M.Ed.)
  • Lehramt Sonderpädagogik mit Profilbildung Sekundarstufe (B.Ed.)
  • Lehramt Sonderpädagogik mit Profilbildung Sekundarstufe (M.Ed.)
  • Lehramt an berufsbildenden Schulen (B.Ed.) - Zulassung bis WiSe 23/24
  • Lehramt an berufsbildenden Schulen (B.Ed.) - Zulassung ab WiSe 24/25
  • Lehramt an berufsbildenden Schulen (M.Ed.)
  • Aufbauqualifikation Lehramt für die Sekundarstufe I und II (M.Ed.)
  • Aufbauqualifikation Lehramt an berufsbildenden Schulen (M.Ed.) - Zulassung ab WiSe 24/25
  • Aufbaustudiengang der Fachrichtung Pflege- und Therapiewissenschaft für das Lehramt an berufsbildenden Schulen (M.Ed.)
  • Lehramt Primar- und Sekundarstufe I (B.A.) - letzte Zulassung WiSe 2019/20
  • Lehramt Primar- und Sekundarstufe I (M.Ed.)
  • Lehramt Gymnasium (B.A./B.Sc.) - letzte Zulassung WiSe 2019/20
  • Lehramt Gymnasium (M.Ed.) - letzte Zulassung WiSe 2022/23
  • Lehramt an Beruflichen Schulen (B.Sc.) - letzte Zulassung WiSe 2019/20
  • Lehramt an Beruflichen Schulen (M.Ed.) - letzte Zulassung WiSe 2022/23
  • Lehramt für Sonderpädagogik (B.A.) - letzte Zulassung WiSe 2019/20
  • Lehramt für Sonderpädagogik (M.Ed.)
  • Auslaufender Lehramtsstudiengang

Master of Education in Teaching at Primary Schools (M.Ed.)

The Master of Education in Teaching at Primary Schools (M.Ed.) is a postgraduate program designed for students who have completed a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The program focuses on the development of teaching skills and knowledge in the primary school setting.

Program Structure

The program consists of the following components:

• Teilstudiengang Erziehungswissenschaft (Education Science Module)
  • The module includes courses in education science, subject didactics, and a practical semester.
• Unterrichtsfächer (Teaching Subjects)
  • Students choose two teaching subjects from the following options:
    • Deutsch (German)
    • Mathematik (Mathematics)
    • Alevitische Religion (Alevi Religion)
    • Bildende Kunst (Art)
    • Englisch (English)
    • Evangelische Religion (Protestant Religion)
    • Islamische Religion (Islamic Religion)
    • Katholische Religion (Catholic Religion)
    • Musik (Music)
    • Sachunterricht (General Studies)
    • Sport (Physical Education)
    • Theater (Theater)
• Masterarbeit (Master's Thesis)
  • Students complete a master's thesis on a topic related to primary school teaching.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as education or a related subject. Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in German and meet the program's specific admission requirements.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program are qualified to teach at primary schools in Germany and other countries. They may also pursue careers in education administration, education research, or related fields.

Research Areas

The University of Hamburg's education department is involved in various research areas, including:

• Erziehungswissenschaft (Education Science)
• Fachdidaktik (Subject Didactics)
• Lehrerbildung (Teacher Education)
• Schul- und Bildungsforschung (School and Education Research)

These research areas focus on the development of teaching methods, education policies, and school administration, as well as the analysis of educational outcomes and the impact of education on society.