Bachelor's and Master's Program of Education

The Institute of Mathematics offers several programs for Bachelor and Master of Education degrees

You can find information on the general structure of the Teaching Track study programs at the University of Potsdam here (in German).

The Bachelor's program teaches fundamental topics in mathematics and teaching methodology. It consists of 69 credit points (LPs) and a Bachelor's thesis (9 LPs). The Master's program will develop and deepen both your teaching and mathematical training. You may select from a concentration on the Sekundarstufe I level (21 LPs) or Sekundarstufe II level (30 LPs). 

Bachelor of Education for Teaching in the Secondary School

 MathematicsMathematics/PhysicsSpecial needs education
Duration of studies6 semesters
Begins in Winter semester
LanguageGerman
Admission restrictionsnoneadmission interview
Further remarksfree choice of the second subjectmathematics and physics studies are closely relatedspecialization in special needs educaton

Master of Education for Teaching in the Secondary School

 MathematicsMathematics/physicsSpecial needs education
Duration of studies4 semesters
Begins in Winter semester and Summer semester 
LanguageGerman
Admission restrictionsif you received your bachelor's degree in Potsdam, there are no admission restrictions
Further remarksspecialization in Sekundarstufe I or IIspecialization in special needs education
  mathematics and physics studies are closely related 
  Beginning Fall of 2023

Application and Matriculation

You can find information on applying and registering as well as corresponding deadlines on the University Website: Bachelor of Education and Master of Education.

Further information

If you have any questions on these programs you are welcome to contact the academic advisors of the institute.