German - Master of Education Programme (Vocational and Business Education)

• A bachelor's degree or a similar qualification in the subjects for which admission to the master's degree programme is applied for
• Combination of subjects according to the current  Regulations for Master’s Degrees for teachers in Lower Saxony (Nds. MasterVO-Lehr)
• At least 66 ECTS credits in economics, of which at least 5 ECTS credits in didactics/teaching
• At least 12 ECTS credits in the teaching subject, of which at least 5 ECTS credits in didactics/teaching
• For a subject combination with French or Spanish, at least 30 ECTS credits in each of these subjects, of which at least 24 ECTS credits are in the scientific component and at least 6 ECTS credits in the didactics component.
• At least 18 ECTS credits in vocational and business education
• Successfully completed practical training in a school
• You must provide evidence of English language proficiency

The minimum requirements for English language proficiency are:

• School reports: Proof of English study at school for four years or three years, if studied as part of a university entry qualification. At least the German grade 4 (ausreichend, sufficient) or 5 in the last two years of language classes. Alternatively:
• Proof of language skills:  Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Note for external applicants (Bachelor's degree from a university other than the University of Oldenburg):

• at least 180 ECTS credits according to the grade certificate at the time of application
• with less than 180 ECTS credits, the sum of Bachelor's ECTS credits still missing and requirements determined may not exceed 30 ECTS credits.

For more details see Foreign language skills on this page.