Teacher in Gymnasium – Englisch, M.Edu.
The study of the subject English is inter- and intradisciplinary aligned and crossed academic training in the fields of British literature and culture, American studies and linguistics with studies in English Didactics and language practice. The program is characterized in particular by the wide range of options within the curriculum: in each area, emphasis can be placed on different seminar topics.
A special focus of Dortmund's English and American Studies is on international exchange relations. English students must spend at least 12 weeks abroad in English-speaking countries during their studies. The possibilities for this are manifold: dozens of US universities, colleges in the UK, Australia and South Africa, school placements in selected English schools, etc. Likewise, students benefit from the large number of exchange students who visit as 'native speaker' seminars in Dortmund.
All courses take place in English; as well all works are written in the foreign language.
Programme facts
| Degree | Master of Education (M.Edu.) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 semesters |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Study mode | Full-Time |
| Start | Winter semester |
| Application | Directly to the university, winter semester until 15.07 |
| Admission | No admission restriction: every eligible applicant is admitted |
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
| Semester contribution | €339.70 per semester |
What the tuition fee consists of
Will I get in
Every applicant who meets the formal requirements is admitted — but places can run out before the deadline, so apply at the start of the window.
How the selection works and how strong the competition is — we go through it against your certificate when we select programmes for you.
Programme selection →What you study
Based on the competences acquired in the bachelor's program, knowledge in British literature and culture, American studies and linguistics will be further developed. The in-depth study of subject-didactic aspects of the theory and practice of English teaching makes it possible to examine course contents in a practice-oriented manner with regard to their didactic relevance. One focus here is the development of school-specific but also cross-school skills.
The full curriculum and the programme's parameters are part of programme selection: we compare them with your profile.
Pick programmesCost of study
| Tuition fee of the federal state (North Rhine-Westphalia), international students | €0 |
|---|---|
| Semester contribution | €339.70 |
Requirements and application
| Previous education | A bachelor's degree in a related field. |
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| Application | Directly to the university, winter semester until 15.07 |
The procedure and the set of documents depend on your certificate. We check the university's requirements against your documents and give you a list: what to submit, how to certify and translate it, where and when to apply.
Check the requirementsHow to get into this programme
- 1Check your certificate and its recognitionDirect admission, a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — this decides the whole plan.
- 2Documents and translationsCertified translations of the certificate and transcript, an APS if required. 3–4 weeks.
- 3Application directly to the university until 15.07Send the documents well before the deadline — an incomplete application cannot be completed after it.
- 4Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account in parallel.
How to apply
You can submit the application yourself or with our help — the university decides on admission in both cases.
Applications go through the university's portal or uni-assist. Typical mistakes:
- ×incorrectly made certified copies and translations
- ×a wrong set of documents
- ×the application submitted the wrong way
- ×errors or gaps in the application form
- ×the application submitted at the wrong time — too early or too late
An incomplete or incorrectly prepared application is excluded from the selection — it can no longer be corrected after the deadline.
StudyInFocus does not represent the university and does not influence the admission decision. We do not sell study places and do not guarantee admission — this is a service for preparing and submitting documents on the applicant's side.
If your level is not enough yet
The two most common stoppers are a language level below the requirement and a certificate without direct admission. Both can be solved, but they take months — plan them now, not after a rejection.
Questions about this programme
How much does the programme cost?
When do I need to apply?
Don't postpone the application
The deadline is 15.07.2027 (274 days left). Language, translations and the document check take months, not weeks. In 30 minutes we will build a plan backwards from the deadline and tell you honestly whether you can make it.