Master of Education in English Studies 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Universität Heidelberg |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

3,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 May, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

Oct, AprStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

English studies is dedicated to the investigation of the English language, literature and culture in their various present-day forms and in their historical development.


The objective of the English language studies component of this degree programme is to expand and strengthen the fundamental methodological and specialised knowledge that has been acquired as part of a Bachelor’s degree in English Studies as well as to provide practice in research-based learning.  


The eighteen credits in specialised education provided by the degree programme are divided equally between the areas of English-language literature and English linguistics. On the basis of relevant theory and methodology, a range of pertinent research-related academic topics and current research studies will be studied and discussed, both orally and in writing.  


The didactic portion of the degree programme (comprising twelve credits) lays out and expands fundamental knowledge in the areas of bilingual instruction and learning, intercultural learning, language work, use of media in the classroom, and basics of school organisation. In addition, the interplay between English-language studies, didactics, and pedagogy will be examined and reflected upon.

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

English studies is dedicated to the investigation of the English language, literature and culture in their various present-day forms and in their historical development.


The objective of the English language studies component of this degree programme is to expand and strengthen the fundamental methodological and specialised knowledge that has been acquired as part of a Bachelor’s degree in English Studies as well as to provide practice in research-based learning.  


The eighteen credits in specialised education provided by the degree programme are divided equally between the areas of English-language literature and English linguistics. On the basis of relevant theory and methodology, a range of pertinent research-related academic topics and current research studies will be studied and discussed, both orally and in writing.  


The didactic portion of the degree programme (comprising twelve credits) lays out and expands fundamental knowledge in the areas of bilingual instruction and learning, intercultural learning, language work, use of media in the classroom, and basics of school organisation. In addition, the interplay between English-language studies, didactics, and pedagogy will be examined and reflected upon.

Admission Requirements

  • proof of the Bachelor's degree in two subjects relevant to teaching (50% Bachelor's degree each)
  • the proof that the study in the teaching profession-related Bachelor's degree programme, in addition to the two subject sciences, also includes parts of the respective subject didactics, educational sciences (at least 8 credit points) as well as practical school studies (internal applicants from the University of Heidelberg: BOP1; external applicants: Orientation internship (usually 3 weeks) includes
  •   proof of participation in the online self-assessment (OSA) of the HSE


15 May 2026
2 Years
Oct
Apr

Tuition fees

Domestic
0 EUR
International
3,000 EUR

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