Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics for Lower Secondary Level
A professional Master's study path designed for engineering graduates to qualify as lower secondary mathematics teachers.
Best for:Best for engineering Bachelor's graduates seeking a professional teaching qualification in mathematics for lower secondary schools.
Overview
This study programme is specifically structured for holders of a University of Applied Sciences (UAS) Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical sciences who wish to pursue a teaching career. Offered by the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland, the curriculum provides professional pedagogical training and subject-specific didactics for teaching mathematics at the lower secondary level. It forms an integrated part of the broader Master's pathway for secondary level teaching in regional middle schools, spanning 126 ECTS credits. Students acquire both theoretical foundations and practical classroom competencies necessary for educational certification.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework and curricular requirements across subject-specific didactics, educational science, and special pedagogy
- Engage in practical teaching placements and professional training modules tailored for lower secondary school environments
- Fulfill module assessments and accumulate the required 126 ECTS credits for graduation and certification
- Participate in seminars, workshops, and school-based training activities
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Science from a University of Applied Sciences in engineering or technical sciences
Degree offered: Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics for Lower Secondary Level
Language: Italian; professional working proficiency required
Instruction: Italian
- Foundational academic competence in mathematics and technical sciences
- Aptitude for pedagogical practice and school-level instruction
- Capacity to engage in reflective teaching and professional coursework
- Holders of a Bachelor SUP degree in engineering or technical sciences
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How to apply
Deadline: Mid-February annually
Prospective students must submit their application through the official university admissions portal before the mid-February deadline. Ensure all academic transcripts and required institutional documents demonstrating eligibility are uploaded.
- BSc degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Identity documentation
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