Qualification

Are you a vocational education teacher looking to further develop your qualifications—at the intersection of digitalization, sustainability, diversity, and language education?

With this master’s program (Master of Education, MEd), you will expand your skills for teaching at the secondary level in Vocational Education, in Adult Education, and in relevant professional fields. Additionally, research methodology courses will equip you to design your own academic projects.

Requirements

This master’s program is designed for graduates of vocational teacher education programs.

The following applies to admission:

60 ECTS-AP Master’s program (2 semesters, phasing out)
Bachelor’s program (teacher training) in Vocational Education with 240 ECTS-AP or with 180 ECTS-AP in combination with a 60-ECTS-AP specialized extension program.

120 ECTS-AP master’s program (4 semesters, starting in 2027/28)
Bachelor’s program (teacher training) in Vocational Education with 180 ECTS-AP.

Program Overview

The master’s program combines vocational and Adult Education with subject-specific areas of specialization and current research.

The focus is on the academic examination of topics related to the professional field and the future-oriented design of teaching and learning scenarios.

Areas of Specialization in the 60-ECTS Master’s Program (2 semesters, phasing out)

• Media Education
• Nutrition and Health
• Inclusive Vocational Education and Training

Areas of Specialization in the 120-ECTS-AP Master’s Program (4 semesters, starting in 2027/28)

• German as a Second Language and Language Education
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Nutrition and Health
• Media Education and Digitalization

Student Affairs

The master’s program is structured to be easily compatible with professional obligations. It combines on-campus attendance, synchronous online instruction, and asynchronous self-study. Digital teaching and learning formats allow students to study anytime and anywhere, while monthly on-campus weekends complement the program. Approximately 30% of the courses are conducted asynchronously online, approximately 40% are conducted synchronously online via distance learning, and the remaining portion takes place once a month on campus.

Practice

From the very beginning, the teaching and learning practice involved in the pedagogical-practical studies is a central component of the master’s program: You will explore, design, and evaluate educational programs in your respective field of study, thereby systematically developing your professional competence.

The continuous integration of theory and practice helps you apply scientific findings in a targeted manner to professional and adult education contexts. The practical phases are supported by accompanying courses that provide preparation and follow-up.