Mathematics - Qualification for senior teachers at vocational schools (Bachelor of Education), second subject

The Bachelor of Education in Higher Teacher Education at Vocational Schools is an open-admission program, provided you meet the admission requirements, i.e. no application is necessary. You can enroll directly for this degree program. You can begin your studies in the winter semester; a start in the summer semester is only possible if this is possible also in the main subject.

The prerequisite for studying at the University of Tübingen is the general university entrance qualification, usually the Abitur, or another university entrance qualification, e.g. the Delta examination for prospective students with a "Fachhochschulreife" or a "Fachgebundene Hochschulreife" or a university entrance qualification for those with vocational qualifications. Applicants with foreign school-leaving qualifications should contact the Department of Counseling and Admissions for International Students.

Before you start your teaching degree course, you must participate in a teacher orientation test procedure, which you must prove at the time of matriculation. Various things are recognized here (§ 4 paragraph 2 Admission and Matriculation Regulations of the University of Tübingen ZIO): You can either take an online test (http://www.cct-germany.de/de/0/tours/new/1/bw , print out a confirmation for matriculation at the end of the round trip). Or you can get a confirmation of counseling at the Tübingen School of Education TüSE, at the Central Academic Counseling ZSB, the academic counseling in the subjects or at the counseling centers for academic professions of the Employment Agency.

In addition to a general university entrance qualification (Abitur or comparable school-leaving qualification), an internship of several weeks in a kindergarten, crèche or other family-supplementing daycare facility for children is recommended. A school orientation internship is not explicitly required, but is also recommended in case of lack of knowledge of the vocational school system.

The language of study and examination is German. Individual courses may be held in English. A good knowledge of English is expected for the study of literature. Therefore, knowledge of English is required. However, formal proof of English proficiency is not required. German language skills to the extent of DSH-2 (Testdaf4) are required for foreign students.

International applicants *without* a German-language university entrance qualification must provide proof of German language proficiency in accordance with the university´s matriculation regulations (see also information on proof of linguistic study ability / DSH language test).

The Bachelor of Education in Higher Teacher Education at Vocational Schools can only be studied as a general education second subject together with Social Pedagogy/Pedagogy and is free of admission in this combination. More information on the website of the Institute of Education.

180 credit points (CP) must be earned in the degree program. Of these, 102 CP are allotted to the professional subject of social pedagogy/educational science (93 CP subject science, 9 CP subject didactics), 60 CP to the general education second subject (51 CP subject science, 9 CP subject didactics), 12 CP to the study area of educational sciences and 6 CP to the Bachelor's thesis.

In mathematics, students learn the basics of calculus and linear algebra as well as numerics and geometry. In addition, they receive an optional introduction to algebra or stochastics and become familiar with the basic concepts of mathematics didactics. For more information, see the website of the B.Ed. program in Higher Vocational Education Second Subject Mathematics.

The 1st year of study is filled by the large compulsory module Fundamentals of Mathematics, in which the technical basics of analysis and linear algebra are taught from an academic point of view. In the 2nd and 3rd year of study you will deepen your theoretical knowledge. In doing so, you will expand your knowledge in the areas of algebra, geometry and stochastics. In addition to the subject modules, in the 3rd year you will take modules in the area of subject didactics and complete a Bachelor's thesis. This can be written in the vocational subject or in the general education second subject (in each case including their subject didactics).

Further information can be found on the website of Mathematics for the B.Ed. in Higher Teacher Education at Vocational Schools.

The Department of Mathematics runs a large number of student exchange programs with partner universities in various European countries. Further information can be found under Study Abroad. 

Optional time abroad
You may choose to spend some time abroad as part of any study program. You should start planning it 12 to 18 months before your departure. 
Here you will find general information and advice on studying abroad. In addition, some departments have their own subject-specific services providing information on studying abroad.

In the winter semester 2023/24, approximately 800 students will be studying at the Department of Mathematics:

The Module Handbook of the B.Ed. program in Higher Vocational Education describes the objectives and structure of a degree program. You will find more detailed information on the type and scope of all modules as well as their courses, requirements and examinations in the module handbook. An ideal course plan in the module handbook helps you to plan your studies. The module handbook and the examination regulations help you to understand the framework of your studies and to select the right modules/courses.

The study and examination regulations for the B.Ed in Higher Teacher Education at Vocational Schools contain legally binding regulations for a study program. Among other things, they specify which modules of a study program must be completed and which examinations must be taken in order to successfully complete the study program. The study and examination regulations also regulate how often examinations can be repeated, which deadlines apply to the examinations of a study program and how the final grade is calculated. The examination regulations and the module handbook will help you to understand the framework of your studies and to select the right modules/courses.

The Bachelor of Education degree alone does not qualify you for a career in public education. However, you can use this academic degree to apply for jobs on the open labor market or to continue your studies in a master's program.

Advice and internships
The University’s Career Service assists with careers orientation and getting started in your profession. Jobs and internships can be found in the Praxisportal.

As a rule, the Bachelor's program is followed by the Mathematics Master of Education for vocational schools. The admission requirements can be found on the corresponding website.

Eine Zulassung zur Promotion mit Bachelorabschluss ist nicht möglich. Für die Zulassung zur Promotion ist der Abschluss eines Masterstudienganges erforderlich.

Here you can find all information about the alumni association Alumni Tübingen.