Technology Education (certificate programme)
Degree Profile
Subject of the study
The certificate programme in Technology (for Secondary Schools) offers a future-oriented, interdisciplinary education in technology and economics and qualifies students to deal scientifically with technical and economic issues and contexts.
They are enabled to theoretically and practically solve technical problems in central fields of action such as development and construction, production and manufacturing, energy management as well as information and communication. Students also learn to recognise and evaluate technology in the context of cultural and social events.
In the degree programme, you will acquire knowledge that is 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.
Career opportunities
In these professional fields our graduates work:
- in technical education at primary, mainstream or community schools
(provided they have completed a teaching-related Master's degree), - in in-company education,
- in technical editing and documentation,
- in distribution,
- in media design,
- in technical consultancy in organisations and companies,
- in the technical implementation of teaching/learning materials,
- in corporate communication,
- in public relations work.
Details on the study programme
Structure of the study programme
Orientation phase (1st-2nd semester)
- Information Technology
- Technical Communication
- Introduction to Business Administration
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Introduction to macroeconomics and economic policy
Qualification phase (3rd-6th semester)
- Power engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Production Engineering
- Construction technology
- Occupational safety - tools and machines
Access requirements
- has completed a university degree or has acquired the necessary aptitude for participation on the job or by other means
or
- has already completed half of the basic study programme, i.e. 90 credit points (ECTS) of the bachelor's programme at the University of Erfurt, including the required study and examination requirements of the orientation phase, by successfully completing module examinations. In this case, the certificate for successful further education in the chosen minor will be issued at the earliest when successful completion of the undergraduate degree has been achieved.
Language requirements
Language Centre
The Language Centre offers around 140 language courses per semester in 16 modern and ancient (foreign) languages. It supports you in acquiring and improving your language skills.
Language Centre
Open Day & Discovery Days
University Open Day
Numerous information and advisory services offer you the opportunity to personally experience the study and living conditions in Erfurt at the open day. Get to know the green campus and the beautiful old town centre on guided tours. Information on the programme: 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 programme: Discovery Days
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