English

The program is organized into a series of modules designed to build on one another throughout your studies. Students are encouraged to follow the recommended study plan, which outlines the modules assigned to each semester.

Study Plans of the subject English (German only)

Which content can I expect?

The structure of each module can be reviewed in the module manual. It provides detailed information on all modules offered within the degree program, including course content, examination formats and requirements, as well as requirements for participation.

Module Manuals of the subject English (German only)

What is there to consider?

During the teacher education program in English a Stay Abroad (minimum 12 weeks) in an English-speaking country is mandatory.

Learn more about the Stay Abroad

Which hands-on experience do I get?

During your Bachelor’s degree program, you complete two internships:

1. Aptitude and Orientation Internship (EOP)

recommended in your 2nd or 3rd semester
at a school that matches your chosen teaching degree
at least 25 days internship experience

In this internship, you gain your first in-depth insights into the tasks and professional requirements of being a teacher.

2. Professional Field Internship (BfP)

recommended in your 4th or 5th semester
at least four weeks long
usually completed outside of a school setting

This internship gives you the chance to explore career paths beyond teaching.

More information about the hands-on experience (German only)

Students sit in a lecture at the beginning of the study.

What’s next after graduation?

Career Options

You complete your Bachelor’s degree program with either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), earning your first degree that qualifies you for professional work. However, this degree alone does not qualify you to teach at schools—you need to continue with a Master of Education (M.Ed.) for that. With a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, you can work in various educational and non-educational fields. Your career opportunities then largely depend on the type of school program you studied and the combination of subjects you have chosen.

Recruitment opportunities NRW (German only)

Master of Education

After earning a Bachelor’s degree in teacher education, students are required to complete the corresponding Master’s program before entering the preparatory teaching internship (Referendariat).

M.Ed. English

Further Master’s degree programs

Other programs with related areas of study:

M.A. Applied Linguistics

M.A. Applied Literary and Cultural Studies

All information about the subject English

You can find more details about the subject English on the website of the Department of Cultural Studies.

Social media & more:

Fachschaft Englisch

Who can help me?

Departmental Advisory Service

Central Student Advisory Service

Beratungsgespräch_Allgemeine_Studienberatung

For general questions about degree programs and studying at TU Dortmund University, you can contact the Central Student Advisory Service for support:

E-mail: zsb@tu-dortmund.de

Information hotline for initial inquiries: +49 231 755 2345

Office Hours at a glance

DoKoLL – Advisory Service for Teacher Education

Beratungsgespräch in der Allgemeinen Studienberatung mit zwei Studieninteressierten

Do you have questions about the type of school, subject selection, program structure, or the application process?

The DoKoLL (Dortmund Competence Center for Teacher Education & Research) offers advisory services to help you find the path that best fits your goals in teacher education.

Office Hours at a glance (German only)

Student Council

What does everyday student life actually look like? And what do students say about their degree program? For a student perspective, you can contact the student representatives (Fachschaft) of the subject.

Website of the 'Fachschaft English'