Technology Education

Course Details
Job & Career Perspectives
Technology in Detail
Application

Technik Studierende — Bachelor programme

Degree profile

winter semester

6 semester

Bachelor of Arts (B. A.)

full time and part time

Faculty of Education

semester contribution only

no restricted admission

major and minor subject

German

Economics and technology

Primary schools, Secondary schools, Special schools

180

Course Details
Job & Career Perspectives
Technology in Detail
Application

Course Details

The major and minor field of study Technology offers a future-oriented, interdisciplinary education in technology and economics and qualifies students to scientifically deal with technical and economic facts and contexts.

They are enabled to solve technical problems in theory and practice in central fields of activity such as development and design, production and manufacturing, energy management, information and communication. Students learn to recognize and evaluate technology in the context of cultural and social events.

In the course of studies, they acquire knowledge necessary for the theoretical analysis and description of machines, devices and processes for material, energy and information processing systems and procedures, as well as skills that enable the practical implementation of theoretical considerations.

In the major field of study, advanced skills in the fields of economics and law are acquired.

Job & Career Perspectives

Moreover, many graduates of Technology work in the following industries::

in technical education at secondary or community schools (provided that a Master's degree related to teaching profession has been completed),
in in-company training,
in technical editing and documentation,
in sales,
in media design,
in technical consulting in organizations and companies,
in the technical implementation of teaching/learning materials,
in operational communication,
in public relations.

Technology in Detail

Structure of the study programme

The bachelor's degree course at the University of Erfurt comprises a major and a minor subject (two-subject bachelor's degree) as well as the fundamental course of study. It aims to impart specialist content and occupational field orientation as well as interdisciplinary skills. The standard period of study is six semesters.

Orientation Phase (First Year)

Construction technology (e.g. graphic representation of technical facts)
Technical and labour science (e.g. work systems and skilled labour)
Information processing systems (e.g. basics of programming, media technology)
Energy processing systems (e.g. electrical engineering and electronics)

Qualification Phase (Second/Third Year)

Law (e.g. constitutional law, civil law)
Economic sciences (e.g. economics, management)
Production engineering (e.g. manufacturing processes and materials science)
Applied control and regulation technology (e.g. technical computer science)
Production engineering and technical innovations

Two-Subject-Bachelor

The major and minor subjects differ in terms of the content and scope of the course. In the major subject a Bachelor thesis is written.

Examinations regulations major and minor subject Technology

Possible combinations

At the University of Erfurt, you will study a major and a minor subject (two-subject bachelor) in the bachelor's programme. You may have to observe combination rules.

Combination rule:

The major in Technology cannot be combined with management, law or economics (Economics, Law and Social Sciences).
The minor in Technology cannot be combined with Economics (Economics, Law and Social Sciences).

Studimat - Online-Tool der Uni Erfurt — Studimat

Online-Tool Studimat

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Study abroad

Studieren in verschiedenen Ländern — Study abroad

A semester abroad in an English speaking country is strongly recommended. The International Office will be happy to assist you in organizing your stay abroad.

Study abroad

Internships

Internships during studies

Interdisciplinary Internship for Vocational Field
optional: Internship for Vocational Field

Further internships for students with the professional goal of becoming teachers:

two school type-related school internships in the Bachelor's program

Study teaching profession

Information about study teaching profession

Teacher training takes place in the Bachelor-Master study system. The degree is equivalent to the 1st state examination. Following the Master's program, you will complete the preparatory service, which concludes with the 2nd state examination.
study teaching at the University of Erfurt

Relevance for teacher training

If you follow a master's degree in teaching, you will acquire the teaching qualification for secondary schools (with technology as your main subject) for the following technical subjects:

Technisches Werken (Klassenstufen 5–6),
Mensch-Natur-Technik (Klassenstufen 5–6),
Informatik (Klassenstufen 7–10),
Wirtschaft-Recht-Technik (Klassenstufen 5–10),
Wirtschaft-Umwelt-Europa (Klassenstufen 7–10),
Natur und Technik (Klassenstufen 7–10)
Technik (Klassenstufen 7–10)

Studying to become a primary school teacher

Combination of the major subject Primary Education with the minor subject Technology

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Studying to become a primary school teacher

Studying to become a secondary school teacher

Combination of the major subject Technology with a minor subject relevant to the teaching profession

Studying to become a secondary school teacher

Studying to become a teacher for for special needs pedagogy

Combination of the major Special Education and Inclusive Pedagogy with the minor Technology

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Studying to become a teacher for for special needs pedagogy

Admissions qualification

Studying with Abitur

general qualification for university entrance or the subject-related higher education entrance qualification or a comparable previous education

General information on the admission requirements (study without Abitur):
www.uni-erfurt.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-zulassung-einschreibung

Language requirements

German: Upon application, international applicants must prove German language skills at level B1.

Language Centre

The Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum) offers around 140 language courses per semester in 16 modern and ancient (foreign) languages. It supports you in acquiring and deepening your language skills.
www.uni-erfurt.de/sprachenzentrum

International applicants

International applicants whose native language is not German must provide proof of sufficient German language skills (level B1) upon application.

Information on required German language skills and the German language test for university admission (DSH):

Language and Admission Requirements

No admission limitation (without nc)

At present, no admission limitation (without numerus clausus) is expected.

Master Programmes

After the Bachelor at the University of Erfurt

Master programme Economics, Law and Social Sciences

Master of Education Special Needs Pedagogy

Master of Education Primary schools

Master of Education Secondary schools

Open Day & Discovery Days

Studierende am Info-Punkt bei den Schnuppertagen — Open Day

Open Day

Numerous information and advisory services offer you the opportunity to see the study and living conditions in Erfurt for yourself at the open day. Get to know the green campus and the beautiful old town centre on guided tours. Information on the program: Open Day

Discovery Days

The discovery days at the University of Erfurt mean experiencing "studying up close". Within a week (on as many days as you like) you can attend selected courses (lectures or seminars) and get a taste of campus life. Information and program: Discovery Days

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