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Bachelor

Educational Sciences

Summary

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Teacher Training
Standard program duration
6 semesters
Start of studies
Winter semester
Language
German
Admission
Teacher training: depending on school type
LA G: NC
Enrollment requirements
none
Department
Educational Sciences and Psychology
© Roland Baege

What is it about?

How do people learn, and what actually constitutes good teaching?

How has school changed over time, and how can school be made sustainable for the future?

What role do schools and teachers play in a diverse and changing society?

Interest sparked?

In this degree program, students work with topics such as:

  • general principles of school, education, and educational research
  • interdisciplinary understanding of teaching and learning processes in schools
  • professionalization of educational practice based on scientific findings
  • classification and development of the institution of school in a social context
  • dealing with diversity in schools and society
     

Educational Sciences are studied as part of teacher training for all school types at TU Dortmund University.

Educational Sciences

Focus depending on type of school

  • primary school education and research
  • fields of action in primary school education
  • youth culture research and social work
  • heterogeneity and integration
  • education and migration
  • social psychology
  • mediation
  • conflict counseling
  • school pedagogy
  • general didactics
  • selected problems of educational theories
  • education
  • upbringing and socialization in heterogeneous societies
  • vocational education
  • didactics of vocational learning and teaching
  • basic concepts of educational science
  • education and career
  • school pedagogy
  • general didactics
  • selected problems of educational theories

Suitable for you?

  • resilience
  • perseverance
  • communication skills
  • curiosity
  • ability to reflect
  • exchanging ideas
  • discussing
  • social contexts

What can I expect during my studies?

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 Educational Sciences (German only)

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 Educational Sciences (German only)

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. © Oliver Schaper​/​TU Dortmund

What’s next after graduation?

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)

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. Educational Sciences (German only)

Who can help me?

Departmental Advisory Service

© Christina Schulz​/​TU Dortmund

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

Beratungsgespräch in der Allgemeinen Studienberatung mit zwei Studieninteressierten © Felix Schmale​/​TU Dortmund

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) 

A group picture of students in a seminar room with the TU Dortmund logo. © Aliona Kardash​/​TU Dortmund

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 Lehramt' (German only)

Website of the 'Fachschaft Grundschullehramt' (German only)

 

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