Research on Teaching and Learning

Technical University of Munich

Germany, Munich

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Technical University of Munich

Germany , Munich

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Munich

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2022

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 147 / semester

Next Intake October-2022

Research on Teaching and Learning

About

The master's program Research on Teaching and Learning enables educationalists, psychologists, but also teacher training students access to a deepening scientific education. Students explore key theories, concepts, methods and findings of empirical educational research and focus on teaching and learning in a variety of educational contexts. Thereby students acquire professional knowledge and methodological competencies in relation to the skills and abilities that are relevant to the area of empirical educational research. Moreover students acquire social competencies by working together in teams on projects.

For a comprehensive description of the program, please refer to the degree program documentation:

Degree program documentation for the master's program in Research on Teaching and Learning (PDF, German)

The aim of the program is to qualify young academics for the interdisciplinary context of educational sciences and psychology. With regard to empirical educational research, particular attention is paid to the study of teaching and learning processes in a wide variety of educational contexts.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

In terms of applying to TUM, international refers to the country where you have completed your secondary school or your undergraduate studies. It does not refer to your country of origin or the place you live.

when applying to a bachelor's degree program: You have completed your secondary school education outside of Germany with something other than a German Abitur.when applying to a master's degree program: You have completed your undergraduate studes (i.e. your bachelor's) outside of the EU, EEA or Switzerland.

To qualify for a master's degree program, you need a first academic degree, e.g. a bachelor's. The exact requirements for every degree program are stated in the Academic and Examination Regulations.

Regardless of the program you are interested in, you need an undergraduate degree which is at least equal to a German bachelor's degree with a duration of 3 years (6 semester) to be eligible to apply for a master's program.

You can look up your degree in the anabin database (available in German only) to get a first orientation whether you are generally qualified for a master's degree program in Germany.

English Program Requirements

All degree programs at TUM Informatics require proof of proficiency in German, English, or both.

Check TUM’s central admissions website for information on accepted language proficiency certificates here.

Please remember that you often will need to sign up for language tests several months in advance.

Should you have no knowledge in German at all, you should plan to devote approximately 9 to 12 months to intensive courses in order to reach the required level. You must be able to prove proficiency in the relevant language for your program in order to be admitted.

For Master's applications at the department of Informatics: if the language of instruction of your Bachelor's degree was English (100%), this can be accepted as English language proof for the Master's application.
A Bachelor's thesis written in English can also be accepted as English proof. In this case a document from your university (

Career

Science career at universities or research institutions
Foundations: management
project coordination
evaluation management
University administration: quality management and development of quality in research and teaching
Scientific organizations: program directors and referents
Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs: quality agencies
school organization and school development.