Technology (for Secondary Schools)
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Degree profile
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.
Career Opportunities
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 program
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.
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).
Online-Tool Studimat
The STUDIMAT supports you in combining the major with the minor subject. Try it out now!
www.was-studieren.info
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.
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)
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/zugangsvoraussetzungen
Language requirements
No special language skills are required.
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
Information on required German language skills and the German language test for university admission (DSH)
Language requirements for access / DSH
No admission limitation (without nc)
At present, no admission limitation (without numerus clausus) is expected.
Master Programs
After the Bachelor at the University of Erfurt
Master programme Economics, Law and Social Sciences
Master of Education Special Needs Pedagogy
Open Day & Discovery Days
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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Application
The major and minor in Technology is admission free (without NC).
Application for the two-subject bachelor:
If you are combining Technology with an open admissions program (without NC), you can enroll directly from June 1 to September 30.
If you are combining Technology with a restricted field of study (with NC), please apply from June 1 to July 15 via the following link.
For international students
Want to study one semester or year at the University of Erfurt?
You come from abroad and are interested in studying for a Bachelor's or Master's degree at the University of Erfurt?
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Consulting & Service
Student advice and counselling
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