Program Overview

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Program Overview

The master's degree program in Prevocational Education is a continuation of the same-titled bachelor's degree. In the master's program, students learn how to teach content from their subject combination to students at vocational schools. In addition to continuing their studies in their chosen subjects, students also further develop their knowledge of educational sciences, teaching methodology, and language acquisition/German as a second language.

Admission Requirements

Every master's degree program at TU Berlin requires applicants to possess a first university degree qualifying them for professional work. The prerequisite for admission to the master's program Prevocational Education as a core subject is a teacher training bachelor's degree in this subject. The master's program Prevocational Education as a core subject is taught in German. If applicants are applying with a foreign school-leaving certificate, they must provide proof of German skills at a specific level.

Program Structure

Students must complete a total of 120 credit points (LP). This includes:

• 58 LP from modules in the core subjects
• 42 LP from modules in the secondary subject
• 15 LP for the master's thesis
• 5 LP completed through electives The focus of the master's program is on educational and technical study areas.

Content and Modules

The curriculum of this program is modular in design. A module combines curriculum content relating to a certain topic. A module includes various study and teaching formats such as lectures, practical tutorials, seminars, and practical projects. Students are required to earn a specific number of credit points and complete certain coursework and assessments in each module.

Study and Examination Regulations

The study and examination regulations provide detailed information about the program structure, module requirements, and assessment procedures.

Internships

The practical semester is a fixed component of the teacher training master's program and is traditionally completed during the third degree semester. During the practical semester, students have an opportunity to apply what they have learned at university to real-life scenarios in schools and lessons.

Stays Abroad

The topic of internationalization is becoming increasingly important to teacher training students. Some parts of the curriculum can be completed abroad. A stay abroad during studies provides students with valuable experiences to draw upon when they later work with a diverse student body in a transcultural society.

Acquired Skills

The master's program in Prevocational Education as a core subject teaches professional skills to prepare students to work in educational institutions. Under guidance, students will be able to plan, teach, and reflect upon lessons in a way that is appropriate for the target group, while gaining an understanding of extra-curricular requirements for teachers.

After Studies

The master's program in Prevocational Education as a core subject qualifies students for future employment as a teacher of economics-labor-technology. As a graduate, students fulfill the university prerequisite for admission to student teaching (Refendariat), after which they work as a teacher at a school.

Program Details

• Degree: Master of Education
• Standard period of study: 4 semesters
• Credit points: 120
• Program start: Winter semester
• Admission: Open admission
• Language of instruction: German