Bachelor's Program in Teacher Education: Informatics

Students of the bachelors program in Teacher Education: Informatics study Informatics, a second equally-weighted subject, Education Sciences and Teaching Methodology.

Through modules in Informatics, you learn about the basic methodical and technical principles of the field, including algorithms and programming as well as computer systems and databases.

You address the following questions in modules on Teaching Methodology: Which methods can I use to teach pupils about a subject and to develop their skills? Which challenges come with teaching multicultural and multilingual groups?

Classes on Education Sciences cover the basic scientific principles behind teaching and learning, and are complemented by the practical experiences gained during the first school placement (Orientierungspraktikum).

A bachelors degree in Teacher Education gives you different career options.

The traditional option is to work at a school. If you want to become a teacher, you must also complete a Master of Education in Teacher Education to be eligible for the preparatory service. Once completed, you can teach at a Gymnasium secondary school or a vocational school in Germany.

But IT experts have also enjoyed good job prospects outside of the school sector for years. You can become, for example, a software developer, web developer, IT consultant or IT project manager.

The degree program is not selective, but application is required.

German language proficiency
If you are not a German citizen or do not have a German university entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur or equivalent school leaving certificate), you must prove German language proficiency at C1 level.

Application

• The application deadline for our bachelor's programs for the fall semester 2022/2023 will start on 1 June and will end on 15 July 2022.

Read more: Website of the Admissions Office

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