Description
Benefits of Studying Information Technology (Teacher Training) at TU Berlin:
Embark on a journey to become a qualified teacher of information technology at vocational schools. Acquire a strong foundation in technical skills, teaching methodology, and educational science. Develop critical thinking and social responsibility while observing and analyzing professional teaching processes.
Career Opportunities:
Upon completion, you can pursue a consecutive master's program and work as a teacher at vocational schools or other educational institutions.
Requirement
- High school certificate
- If you do not have a formal university entrance qualification, you may still be able to study at TU Berlin if you can provide proof of certain professional qualifications.
- The Information Technology bachelor’s program is taught in German. If you are applying with a foreign school-leaving certificate, you must provide proof of German skills at a specific level. This is a prerequisite for admission. In some exceptions, courses may be offered in English, and a knowledge of English is, therefore, useful. However, it is not a condition for admission to studies.
- International Passport
- Photo
Basic knowledge of mathematics and an interest in pedagogical and technical issues are recommended for a smooth transition into the program.
Structure
The Information Technology program at TU Berlin comprises technical and teacher training components:
- 90 LP in the core subject (including the bachelor’s thesis valued at 10 LP)
- 60 LP in a secondary subject at TU, HU, or FU Berlin
- 30 LP teacher training, further divided into:
- 11 LP education
- 7 LP subject-specific teaching methodology in the core subject
- 7 LP teaching methodology in the secondary subject
- 5 LP German as a second language/language acquisition
Explore the proposed course schedule for guidance on completing the program within six semesters.
Fees
TU Berlin semester/student fee - the fee is around € 310 and includes public transport in Berlin. The fees do not include such expenses as books, the compulsory German language course (approx. € 100 per semester), stationery, meals, healthcare insurance, visa and accommodation. In case that a field trip should be taking place during the second semester, this will require an own share of a maximum € 200 per student.
Service fee 50 Euro