Master of Arts in Secondary Education (Career Changer Programme)
A professional-integrated Master's programme designed for career changers over 27 years old to qualify as secondary school teachers.
Best for:Professionals over 27 years old with a prior degree looking to transition into a secondary school teaching career in Switzerland.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Secondary Education at the Zurich University of Teacher Education (PH Zürich) is a specialized programme tailored for individuals over the age of 27 seeking a career change into teaching. This professional-integrated course builds upon the foundational Bachelor's programme for career changers and aligns with the standard requirements for secondary education. Students engage in a curriculum that balances academic theory with practical classroom experience. The programme structure recognizes prior academic achievements by granting 60 ECTS credits toward the total requirement of at least 270 ECTS.
What you'll do
- Complete the professional-integrated study programme for secondary education.
- Engage in subject-specific didactic training relevant to secondary school curricula.
- Participate in practical teaching components integrated with professional work.
- Fulfill the academic requirements to reach the 270 ECTS threshold for the Master's degree.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree (as part of the career changer pathway)
Degree offered: Master of Arts PH Zurich in Secondary Education
Language: German (Professional proficiency required)
Instruction: German
- Minimum age of 27 years
- Completion of the prerequisite Bachelor's programme for career changers
- Professional experience relevant to the career change pathway
- Must be at least 27 years old
- Must have completed the specific Bachelor's programme for career changers at PH Zürich
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Deadline: Anfang Januar / Ende Mai
Interested candidates should visit the official programme website to review specific admission requirements and application procedures. Applications are submitted directly through the university's portal.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of prior degree
- Proof of age
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