The Bielefeld Study Model

This type of programme has a core subject (90 credit points) - minor subject (60 credit points) – in combination with an elective module (30 credit points).

Possible subject combinations for a degree with a core subject and a minor can be found here.

This type of programme has a core subject (90 credit points) - minor subject (60 credit points) – in combination with an elective module (30 credit points).

Possible subject combinations for a degree with a core subject and a minor can be found here.

This programme type with the professional goal of becoming a teacher at Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule', GymGe) combines a major subject (90 credit points) with a minor subject (60 credit points) and Educational Sciences (30 credit points). Students who wish to become teachers must follow this programme type with a Master of Education for Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools (GymGe ).

This programme type is similar to the structure of the combined Bachelor's degree with one minor subject (academic, non-teaching). Therefore, it is theoretically possible to switch between these two programme types during the first semesters. In any case, early consultation is required.

Overview of the major subjects (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule', GymGe))

Overview of the minor subjects (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule', GymGe))

Information on Educational Sciences

Overview of possible subject combinations (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule', GymGe))

In this programme type with the professional goal of becoming a teacher at Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Haupt-', 'Real-', 'Sekundar-' and 'Gesamtschule', HRSGe), two subjects (60 credit points each) are combined with Educational Sciences (60 credit points). Students who wish to become teachers must follow this programme type with a Master of Education for Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Haupt-', 'Real-', 'Sekundar-' and 'Gesamtschule', HRSGe).

Interested students can also specialize in Special and Inclusive Education and acquire the qualification Educational Science for Special Needs
with the Career Perspective Teacher in Special and Inclusive Education with a further master's degree. In this case, however, one of the subjects chosen must already be German Studies or Mathematics in the Bachelor's degree and the other subject must be one of the following: English Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Protestant Theology, German Studies, History, Art, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Social Sciences, or Sports Science.

This programme type is similar to the structure of the combined Bachelor's degree with one minor subject (academic, non-teaching). Therefore, it is theoretically possible to switch between these two programme types during the first semesters. In any case, early consultation is required.

Overview of the subjects (Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Haupt-', 'Real-', 'Sekundar-' and 'Gesamtschule', HRSGe))

Information on Educational Sciences

Overview of possible subject combinations (Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Haupt-', 'Real-', 'Sekundar-' and 'Gesamtschule', HRSGe))

In this programme type with the professional goal of becoming a teacher at Primary Schools ('Grundschule', G), a 'Unterrichtsfach' or 'Lernbereich', as well as the two 'Lernbereiche' German Literacy ('Deutsch') and Elementary Mathematics ("Mathematik") must be studied. One of these ('Unterrichtsfach' or 'Lernbereich') is studied as a major subject to the extent of 60 credit points. The other two elements are studied to an extent of 40 credit points each. In addition, there are the Educational Sciences, also with 40 credit points. If you wish to become a teacher, you must follow this programme type with a Master of Education for Primary Schools ('Grundschule', G).

You can still change the major subject in all semesters following enrolment. To do so, it is only necessary to apply for this change by means of the application for change of programme in the Student Office by November 15^th or May 15^th, respectively. In case of a major subject change during the bachelor course, the current subject-related semester will be continued, by handing in the form (PDF) 'Vordruck für den Wechsel des Schwerpunktfachs'. An application for recognition and classification is not necessary. Special regulations may apply for 'BAföG' recipients; please seek advice from the 'Studierendenwerk' before changing the subject. In case of a change during the Master's programme, you have to reapply for the Master of Education programme; for this, please refer to the BiSEd's information on approval for external / additional applicants.
It is strongly recommended to consultat the BiSEd before applying for a change of major subject in order to discuss any advantages and disadvantages that may arise.

Overview of the specialisation subjects (Primary Schools ('Grundschule', G))

Overview of subjects (Primary Schools ('Grundschule', G))

Information on Educational Sciences

Overview of possible subject combinations (Primary Schools ('Grundschule', G))

This programme type with the professional goal of becoming a teacher at Primary Schools ('Grundschule', G) with Integrated Teacher-training for Special Education (G ISP) allows specialisation in special and inclusive education with the special education subjects "Emotional and social development" and "Learning". A 'Unterrichtsfach' or 'Lernbereich' (40 credit points), as well as the two 'Lernbereiche' German Literacy ('Deutsch') and Elementary Mathematics ("Mathematik") (40 credit points each) must be studied. In addition, there are the Educational Sciences - Integrated Teacher-training for Special Education, which are studied as a major subject (60 credit points). If you want to become a teacher, you have to follow this programme type with a Master of Education for Primary Schools ('Grundschule', G) with Integrated Teacher-training for Special Education (G ISP). For the qualification in the context of Special Education, a further (one-year) study programme in

Educational Science for Special Needs in Special and Inclusive Education must be connected to this Master's degree.

Overview of the subjects for the teaching profession at Primary Schools with Integrated Teacher-training for Special Education (G ISP)

Information on Educational Sciences - Integrated Teacher-training for Special Education

Overview of possible subject combinations for the teaching profession at Primary Schools with Integrated Teacher-training for Special Education (G ISP)