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Universität Stuttgart
Master German Social Sciences

Education Political Sciences Teaching Qualification additional subjectPolitical Science Education for Teacher Education (Supplementary Subject)

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

About the Program

In the Political Sciences additional subject study program leading to the Master's degree in Education (M.Ed), students on the Bachelor's level acquire the basics and first in-depth knowledge and proficiency and then, on the Master's level, more specialized knowledge and competencies. This applies to both the subject science as well as subject-specific pedagogy. In the subject science, the focus is on the four key political science sub-fields: "The Political System of the Federal Republic of Germany," "Comparative Analysis of Political Systems," "Political Theory," and "International Relations." Political Sciences being part of the Institute of Social Sciences facilitates an orientation to analytical theoretical approaches and empirical research methods. The additional subject Master's degree is always studied in conjunction with standard teaching degree studies. The Master's lets students achieve the right to teach a third subject.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Education Political Sciences Teaching Qualification additional subject at Universität Stuttgart

Is Education Political Sciences Teaching Qualification additional subject at Universität Stuttgart 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 Education Political Sciences Teaching Qualification additional subject 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 Education Political Sciences Teaching Qualification additional subject at Universität Stuttgart? ▼

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 Education Political Sciences Teaching Qualification additional subject? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität Stuttgart — 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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