Master in Secondary Education (Lower Secondary)
Prepare for a professional teaching career in lower secondary education with integrated academic and practical training.
Best for:Best for aspiring secondary school teachers seeking comprehensive pedagogical training and practical classroom experience in Switzerland.
Overview
The Master in Secondary Education (Lower Secondary) at the Haute école pédagogique du canton de Vaud provides comprehensive professional preparation for teaching one, two, or three academic disciplines. The curriculum combines rigorous coursework in educational sciences and subject-specific didactics with continuous practical teaching internships. Students gain the pedagogical competencies required for educating adolescents aged 12 to 15. Additionally, the programme offers a transition pathway for holders of a secondary II teaching diploma or MAS qualification.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework in educational sciences and subject-specific didactics
- Participate in supervised practical teaching placements throughout the programme
- Engage in academic study across one, two, or three chosen disciplines
- Fulfill curriculum requirements equivalent to 120 ECTS credits
- Refine pedagogical practice through reflective teaching assessments
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification required for admission to master's studies
Degree offered: Master of Arts / of Science HEP Vaud en enseignement pour le degré secondaire 1
Language: French; full professional proficiency required for coursework and practical teaching.
Instruction: French
- Proficiency in academic French for coursework and instruction
- Foundational knowledge in chosen teaching disciplines
- Commitment to professional teaching standards and classroom practice
- Meet general admission criteria established by the Haute école pédagogique du canton de Vaud
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How to apply
Deadline: 03-31
Applications must be submitted online through the official institutional portal before the stated deadline. Candidates should consult the university admissions page for specific prerequisite checks and required application documentation.
- CV
- Identity document
- Previous academic transcripts and diplomas
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