Master of Arts in Secondary Education
An integrated bachelor-master study programme for secondary school teacher education in Kreuzlingen and Konstanz.
Best for:Best for future educators seeking a comprehensive teacher training program with flexible subject combinations at the secondary level.
Overview
The Secondary Level I study programme at Thurgau University of Teacher Education is structured into an initial foundation year, intermediate studies leading to a Bachelor of Arts, and advanced coursework culminating in a Master of Arts alongside a secondary teaching diploma. Students select four teaching subjects tailored to their individual strengths and career interests, covering humanities, sciences, languages, and practical arts. Certain subject modules are completed in collaboration with the University of Konstanz to ensure comprehensive academic preparation. Upon graduation, candidates obtain full certification to teach at the secondary level, with options for subsequent subject specialisations.
What you'll do
- Complete foundational and advanced coursework across chosen subject specialisations and educational sciences
- Select and study four distinct teaching subjects from approved groups, including partial attendance at the University of Konstanz
- Complete practical training components and teaching placements required for the secondary school diploma
- Earn 270 total ECTS credits leading to the Master of Arts in Secondary Education and the teaching diploma
Requirements
Degree required: High school diploma or equivalent university entrance qualification
Degree offered: Master of Arts in Secondary Education
Language: German; proficiency required for coursework, examinations, and teaching practice
Instruction: German
- Aptitude for academic study in multiple chosen teaching subjects
- Commitment to pedagogical training and secondary school education
- Capacity for interdisciplinary learning across partner institutions
- Fulfilment of general university admission requirements for degree programmes in Switzerland
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Submit your application through the official university portal by the designated admissions deadlines. Ensure all required personal and academic documentation is uploaded correctly before the cutoff date.
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