Teaching at vocational schools
If you are considering becoming a teacher and want to play an active role in shaping the future, then a teacher education degree at Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) is the right choice for you.
Here, we prepare you for a fulfilling career in education in an inspiring environment.
Pathways to teaching: from university studies to further training
Teacher education consists of three phases:
1. University studies: The first phase comprises a two-subject Bachelor's degree (teaching profile), which lasts six semesters, followed by a two-year Master's degree (‘Master of Education’).
2. Teaching internship: This preparatory period lasts 18 months and is organised by the study seminar.
3. In-service training: Teachers already working in schools participate in ongoing training courses coordinated by the Uniplus teacher education programme (at LUH).
Why study teaching at Leibniz University Hannover?
- Diversity in your studies: Choose from a wide range of 17 subjects for teaching at secondary schools, vocational schools or special education schools.
- Excellent teaching: Experience sound, science-based training in specialist subjects, didactics and educational sciences.
- Practical relevance: Gain valuable experience through innovative internship opportunities.
- Future-oriented topics: Prepare yourself for current challenges such as inclusion, digitalisation and education for sustainable development.
Structure of the programme
At LUH, you choose two subjects for your teacher education programme. For teaching at vocational schools, you choose a vocational subject and a teaching subject, and for special education, you choose special education and a teaching subject. When making your decision, consider your interests, talents, needs and any admission restrictions. Questions you might ask yourself include:
- Which subjects am I passionate about?
- Which aspects of the course fascinate me?
- Do I have the necessary qualifications for the subjects I have chosen?
- Are there any admission restrictions for my desired subjects?
- Which subject combinations allow me to do my teaching internship in Lower Saxony?
Teacher education courses at Leibniz University Hannover
Combinations and approval information
The selection of subjects in the Bachelor's programme (teaching profile) is flexible. However, certain combinations are prescribed in Lower Saxony for the Master of Education and the teaching internship. More information and tables can be found on the pages of the respective degree programme.
Application deadlines: Enrolment for the winter semester
For degree programmes with restricted admission, the application deadline is 15 July, and for degree programmes with unrestricted admission, it is 30 September. Please note that certain subjects have special requirements: for example, proof of aptitude for the subject of sport must be submitted in good time
Help and advice
Our websites offer comprehensive information about teacher education, the application process and enrolment. Our personal advisory service is available to assist you.
Discover whether teaching is the right career for you
Teachers devote themselves to a wide variety of tasks. Teaching in the classroom is only one of the essential areas. Everyday working life also includes preparing lessons, marking work, parent-teacher meetings, school trips, further training and conferences. This demanding field of work requires a wide range of skills. In addition to in-depth subject knowledge, social, personal and communication skills are necessary to perform this wonderful and challenging job successfully and with enjoyment.
It is therefore advantageous to evaluate whether this profession suits your ideas and expectations before you begin your studies. Talking to friends, experienced teachers or the student advisory service at your university can be helpful, as can various online self-assessments:
