Professional education teacher training
You aspire to teach at a vocational school? Then a teacher training programme at the University of Bayreuth is the right choice for you! Choose between the area of metal technology or electrical engineering.
You will be taught the basics of engineering, supplemented by the study of education sciences and the study of another subject. Here you can choose between chemistry, German, English*, computer science, mathematics, physics, and sport*. The programme is divided into a bachelor's and a master's phase. The master's degree entitles you to enter the preparatory service (= traineeship) in the Free State of Bavaria.
*Aptitude test required
Emphasis on Metal Technology
One special feature of the Bayreuth programme lies in the close interlocking of the degree programme with related bachelor's and master's programmes in the engineering sciences. We aim to nurture interdisciplinary skills and thus prepare you as well as possible for professional life, in order to meet the different technical requirements of your future field of employment. During your training, you will benefit from the latest findings in engineering and material sciences. Within the vocational specialisation, the sub-areas of manufacturing, construction, control, and metal technology form the basic pillars of the study programme.
For further information, see the degree programme homepage.
Emphasis on Electrical Engineering
The close integration of the degree programme with related bachelor's and master's degree programmes from the engineering sciences and vocational training in metal technology also sets standards in this subject area. During your studies, you will learn about all the interrelationships of electrical engineering in theory and practice. The degree programme is made up of modules that correspond to the sub-fields of electrical engineering: measurement and control technology, sensor technology, signal processing, energy storage, and circuit technology.
For further information, see the degree programme homepage.
Essential details at a glance
Degree
- B.Ed., M.Ed.
- Zulassungsvoraussetzung
General or relevant subject-linked higher education entrance qualification or vocational qualification; language skills: German B2
Admission restrictions
Aptitude test for sports and English
Start of studies
- WS
Standard period of study
10 semesters (6 bachelor‘s, 4 master‘s)
Language of instruction
German
Programme coordination
List of representatives of the individual subjects taught (PDF)
Important documents
Module handbooks (see degree programme homepage), examination regulations
Examination authority responsible
Here you will find an overview of the range of studies offered by the University of Bayreuth in the field of professional education, and how you can combine them.
(in alphabetical order)
Professional Education, Emphasis on Electrical Engineering
+ Chemistry
+ German
+ English *
+ Computer Science
+ Mathematics
+ Physics
+ Sport *Professional Education, Emphasis on Metal Technology
+ Chemistry
+ German
+ English *
+ Computer Science
+ Mathematics
+ Physics
+ Sport *
* Aptitude test required
The educational science programme (EWS) is the third element in the professional education teacher training programme, alongside your professional emphasis and your teaching subject.
Your study of educational sciences includes the three subjects of general education, school education, psychology, as well as occupational & career studies.
In total, the following internships are planned in the professional education teacher training programme:
The University of Bayreuth offers student teachers a variety of opportunities to acquire competencies and skills that go beyond the requirements of the degree programme. On the website of the Centre for Teacher Education you can find out more about the enrichment offerings of the Teacher Education Quality Offensive. The Competence Centre for Digital Teaching & Learning (DigiLLab) at the University of Bayreuth equips you for digital teaching and imparts media-related competencies for digital teaching and learning in all subjects of teacher education.
With supplementary studies, you immerse yourself in topics that have relevance beyond a single degree programme - for you, for your professional goals, and for our society. Supplementary courses of study are open to all students at the University of Bayreuth.
You can also spend a semester abroad during your teacher training programme, in Europe for example within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme, and also at many partner institutions outside Europe. You can find more information, advice, and a database of partner institutions on the website of the International Office.
Language assistance programmes, which allow you to complete a teaching internship abroad, are especially aimed at future teachers. Further information can be obtained from the International Office.
The Centre for Teacher Education also lists funding opportunities from the German Academic Exchange Service for internships abroad for students and graduates. You can find more information at "Studying worldwide" and at the DAAD.
Centre for Teacher Training
The Centre for Teacher Education coordinates teacher education at the University of Bayreuth, among other things. The following offerings, for example, are particularly relevant for students (in German):
Department of Teacher Training (Students)
You can get in touch with other students and get information about courses, for example, through the teaching department. There is a separate course for student teachers in E-Learning (for students who are already enrolled), a Facebook page, and an Instagram account. Students are also represented in the UBT-app.
Advising services
A first point of contact for questions about the teacher training programme at the University of Bayreuth is Student Advising. For subject-specific questions, there are Teacher Training programme coordinators for each teaching subject. If you have questions about educational science, you can contact a separate counselling centre. If you have questions about examination law, the relevant examination office will be happy to help. In addition, the University of Bayreuth's other counselling and service network is also available to you.
With its flyer "Lehramtsstudium & Einstellungsaussichten" (Teacher training & recruitment prospects), the State Ministry offers all high school graduates and students interested in the teaching profession a clear overview of future recruitment prospects in the various teaching fields.
The brochure "Bayerische Lehrerbedarfsprognose" (Bavarian Teacher Demand Forecast) sheds more light on the complex interplay of important factors influencing the future demand for teachers and provides detailed insights into the demand forecast for the coming years.
Both documents are updated annually and can be downloaded from the Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs.
Why you should study in Bayreuth
Look forward to a campus with everything at hand and excellent study conditions at the Faculty of Engineering Science. Since 2012, “the Ing." has been awarded the seal of approval of the Faculty Association of Mechanical and Process Engineering every year, and so meets the highest quality standards.
Close connection to the research foci of “the Ing.”
Both degree programmes are closely linked to the research foci of the Faculty of Engineering Science. The material science research groups are internationally renowned for their top research.
- Close integration with related bachelor's and master's programmes
The bachelor's programme in Professional Education Teacher Training, Emphasis on Metal Technology or Electrical Engineering, is closely interlinked with related bachelor's and master's programmes in the engineering sciences.
- Excellent supervision Betreuungsverhältnis
You have personal contact with the lecturers. Working in small groups allows for intensive support. - A Faculty that promotes international exchange
For example, there are exchange programmes with universities in Spain, Japan, Thailand, and many more countries. The research-oriented programme introduces you to current issues in the engineering sciences and familiarizes you with future-oriented approaches in finding solutions.
Contact
Academic advising for students of the engineering sciences
Programme coordinator for the bachelor's programme
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uwe Glatzel
Phone: +49 (0)921 55-5555/ -6601, Fax: -5561
E-mail: uwe.glatzel@uni-bayreuth.de
Dr.-Ing. Florian Scherm
Phone: +49 (0)921 55-5566/ -6605, Fax: -5561
E-mail: florian.scherm@uni-bayreuth.de