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Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig
Master German Arts & Design

Darstellendes Spiel, Lehramt an GymnasienPerforming Arts Education (Gymnasium)

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

About the Program

The Master of Education program in Performing Arts (Darstellendes Spiel) qualifies graduates for teaching at gymnasiums and comprehensive schools. The master's degree is equivalent to the First State Examination and a prerequisite for the transition to school preparatory service (Referendariat). The program focuses on contemporary theater practice and explores its aesthetic, political, social, and pedagogical potentials. It is offered as a two-subject study program where students study performing arts along with a second teaching subject. The program deepens subject-specific and didactic learning content and methods, with emphasis on contemporary theater and theater pedagogy.
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The Master of Education program in Performing Arts (Darstellendes Spiel) qualifies graduates for teaching at gymnasiums and comprehensive schools. The master's degree is equivalent to the First State Examination and a prerequisite for the transition to school preparatory service (Referendariat). The program focuses on contemporary theater practice and explores its aesthetic, political, social, and pedagogical potentials. It is offered as a two-subject study program where students study performing arts along with a second teaching subject. The program deepens subject-specific and didactic learning content and methods, with emphasis on contemporary theater and theater pedagogy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Darstellendes Spiel, Lehramt an Gymnasien at Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig

Is Darstellendes Spiel, Lehramt an Gymnasien at Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Darstellendes Spiel, Lehramt an Gymnasien programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Darstellendes Spiel, Lehramt an Gymnasien at Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Darstellendes Spiel, Lehramt an Gymnasien?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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