The Bielefeld model of studies

This programme type is a so-called 1-subject bachelor's degree (180 credit points). Within this one subject (150 credit points), it is often possible to specialise during the course of the degree. In addition, there are individual subsidiary subjects (30 credit points).

Overview of the 1-subject bachelor's programmes offered

This programme type combines a major subject (90 credit points) with a minor subject (60 credit points). In addition, there are individual subsidiary subjects (30 credit points).

This programme type is similar to the structure of the combined bachelor's degree for advanced secondary and comprehensive schools (GymGe) and the combined bachelor's degree for advanced secondary and comprehensive schools (HRSGe). It is therefore theoretically possible to switch between these programme types in the first semesters. Early counselling is required in any case.

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To the overview of possible subject combinations for a degree programme with a core subject and a minor subject

This programme type combines a core subject (90 credit points) with two minor subjects (30 credit points each). In addition, there are individual subsidiary subjects (30 credit points).

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Overview of the minor subjects on offer

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This programme type with the career goal of Educational Sciences (Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Gymnasium' and 'Gesamtschule') combines a core subject (90 credit points) with a minor subject (60 credit points) and educational sciences (30 credit points). Anyone wishing to become a teacher must follow this programme type with a Master of Education for advanced secondary and comprehensive school (GymGe).

This programme type is similar to the structure of the combined bachelor's degree with a minor. It is therefore theoretically possible to switch between these two programme types in the first semesters. Early counselling is required in any case.

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To the overview of the advanced secondary and comprehensive schools (GymGe) offered on the programme

To the subject educational sciences

To the overview of possible subject combinations for the advanced secondary and comprehensive school (GymGe) programme

This programme type with the career goal of becoming a teacher at Hauptschule, Realschule, Secondary and Comprehensive Schools (HRSGe) combines two subjects (60 credit points each) with educational sciences (60 credit points). If you want to become a teacher, you must follow this programme type with a Master of Education for the teaching profession at Hauptschulen, Realschulen, Sekundarschulen and Gesamtschulen (HRSGe).

Interested students can also specialise in integrated special education and acquire the qualification to become a teacher for special educational needs with a further Master's degree. In this case, however, one of the subjects chosen in the Bachelor's programme must be German Studies or Mathematics and the other subject must be one of the following: English Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Protestant Theology, German Studies, History, Art, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Social Sciences or Sports Science.

This programme type is similar to the structure of the combined bachelor's degree with a minor. It is therefore theoretically possible to switch between these two programme types in the first semesters. Early counselling is required in any case.

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To the overview of possible subject combinations for the teaching degree programme at Hauptschule, Realschule, Sekundarschule and Gesamtschule (HRSGe)

In this programme type with the professional goal of becoming a primary school (G) teacher, a subject or elementary school (G) as well as the two elementary mathematics subjects German literacy ("Deutsch") and elementary mathematics ("Mathematik") must be studied. One of these elements (a subject or a subject area) is studied as a major subject totalling 60 credit points. The other two elements each have a scope of 40 credit points. In addition, there are the educational sciences, also worth 40 credit points. If you want to become a teacher, you must follow this programme type with a Master of Education for primary school (G).

You can change your major subject in all semesters following enrolment. All you need to do is apply for this change by submitting the application for transfer to the student office by 15 November or 15 May. If you change your major subject during your Bachelor's degree programme, the current subject-related semester will be continued using the form for changing your major subject (PDF). An application for recognition and categorisation is not necessary. Special regulations may apply for BAföG recipients; please seek advice from the Studierendenwerk [Association for Student Affairs] before changing. If you change during the Master's programme, you must reapply for the M. Ed.; please refer to the BiSEd's information on access for external / other applicants.
Advice from the BiSEd is strongly recommended before applying to change a major subject in order to discuss any advantages and disadvantages that may arise.

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To the overview of the subjects offered for the primary school (G) teaching specialisation

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To the overview of possible subject combinations for the primary school (G) teacher training programme

This programme type with the career goal of primary school teaching with integrated special education (G ISP) allows students to specialise in special education with a focus on "Learning" and "Emotional and social support". A subject or learning area (40 credit points) as well as the two learning areas of German literacy ("German") and elementary mathematics ("Mathematics") (40 credit points each) must be studied. In addition, there are the educational sciences - integrated special education, which are studied as a major subject (60 credit points). If you want to become a teacher, you must follow this programme type with a Master of Education for primary school education with integrated special needs education (G ISP). To qualify in the field of special needs education, this Master's programme must be followed by a further (one-year) degree course in Special Needs Education.

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To the overview of possible subject combinations for primary school specialising in inclusive education (G ISP)