English Studies - Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme

Students who intend to acquire a Master of Education for teaching in the Hauptschule or Realschule, in the Gymnasium or for special needs education must provide evidence of their skills in another foreign language by the time they attend the final colloquium (Abschlusskolloquium) in the master's programme.
This can be documented for example through the higher education entrance qualification (allgemeine Hochschulreife).

In order to study this course at the University of Oldenburg as a student from outside of Germany, you need an adequate knowledge of German.

German Language Proficiency
You can proof your German language proficiency with the following language certificates:
- DSH: Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (Level 2)
- TestDaF: Test – Deutsch als Fremdsprache (with level 4 in all four areas)

English Language Proficiency see admission regulations.
You can also find information on this under Admission Requirements.

The proof of language proficiency must be presented for the enrolment. Applicants who need a preparatory German course  before commencing their studies must present their knowledge of English with their application. For other proof possiblities see: Language requirements

After successfully completing six semesters, students are awarded a bachelor's degree, which is a suitable qualification for a number of career fields. However, students also have the opportunity to continue studying at the master's level; a master's degree is a prerequisite for embarking on a PhD programme, and it additionally opens up further career options.
Depending on a graduate's subject combination and academic degree, a number of career options present themselves. The Master of Education (M.Ed.) opens the door to a career in public schools. A master's degree in a single subject (M.A.) qualifies graduates to work in publishing, journalism (radio, TV, newspapers, public relations work in businesses and administrations), in institutions offering non-school or vocational training or further education, and libraries, as well as teaching and research.

International applicants who received their prior education abroad should apply online through uni-assist. For further details see: Application for international students

Proof of a very good command of English:

• At registration with school leaving certificate or diploma with an acceptable grade in English examination subject (equivalent to the German Abitur with at least 11 points in English as an examination subject)

or

• One of the following international tests: 
  • TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 95 points
  • TOEFL ITP (Test of English as a Foreign Language, Institutional Testing Program: 587 points
  • IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System): 6.5 points
  • Cambridge B2 First: A
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): C
  • Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE): C
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 76 points
  • Unicert: level III or level IV
  • telc English B2-C1 University: C1 in all parts of examination

or

• School certificate (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) from a country with English as the official language. The language of instruction must have been English.
• A university degree from a country with English as the official language. The language of instruction must have been English. 
• A university degree in English / American Studies. The language of instruction must have been English.
• A university degree in an English-language degree programme. The language of instruction must have been English.

Certificates or school leaving certificates may not be older than five years, and evidence of language skills must be provided at the time of enrolment.

Important note: 
The online versions of the TOEFL iBT and IELTS language tests are accepted. The above minimum score requirements for these tests apply.
 

• Website Certificate in advanced English (CAE)
• Website International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• Website TOEFL-Test

For more details see Foreign language skills on this page.

This is an open admissions degree course, and application is only possible in the winter semester.
The application deadline for the winter semester is 15 October.

If applicable, the application deadline depends on the first subject, if it is admission restricted.

Overview application deadlines Dual-Subject Bachelor's programmes

• Accreditation certificate for the English Studies sub-degree programme - Dual-Subject Bachelor's degree until 2030 [pdf] (only in German available)
• Quality reports of the Department for Study Affairs (only in German available)

General questions:

Coordinator for Academics and Teaching: studienkoordination.fk3@uol.de