Professional and work-based learning studies in the professional subject areas of Agriculture, Nutrition and Domestic Science

full time

Degree
Master of Education
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Gießen
Deadlines
September 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
August 2026 (EU)
August 2026 (Non-EU)
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Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • Vocational Pedagogy
  • Agricultural Economics (Teaching Degree)
  • Nutrition, Home Economics (Teaching Degree)

Focus

Vocational Education, Agriculture, Domestic Science, Nutrition, Food Industry

Target group

Graduates of degree courses with the same name\; Applicants for teaching qualifications for vocational schools

Annotation

Three subject areas: Agriculture/Nutrition and Home Economics. The subjects of General Education, Principles of Work, Career and Economics Teaching, which were selected in the Bachelor's degree course, are continued. Additional compulsory areas of study are Professional Studies and Practical School Studies.

The Master's degree gives students a qualification that matches the qualification level of state-examined teachers at vocational schools, and therefore allows graduates to apply for post-graduate civil service.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Degree from a Bachelor's course with the same name, or equivalent course of study
For more information see:

Lecture period

  • 13.04.2026 - 17.07.2026
  • 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2026 - 01.09.2026

    For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.06.2026 - 15.08.2026

    For advanced education masters, different deadlines will apply, see

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.06.2026 - 15.08.2026

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.06.2026 - 01.09.2026

    as per letter of acceptance

Languages of instruction

Main language

German