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General Secondary Level Teacher Training

Master’s programme

Faculty of Catholic Theology Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Natural Science Faculty of Environmental, Regional and Educational Sciences

University degree

Master of Education, MEd

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Summer term 2025

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

part-time

Become a teacher – shape the future

The master’s programme enhances your expertise and completes your training. As an alternative to the teaching profession, you will also be qualified to pursue a research career at the University of Graz.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

You should be interested both in deepening your specialised knowledge as well as enhancing your methodological skills, and in a career in teaching. You should also enjoy sharing knowledge, actively shaping social relationships, and working in teams. For admission to the master’s programme you must have already completed a subject-relevant first degree.

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About the study programme

General Secondary Level Teacher Training at the University of Graz

In this study programme you will be taught everything you need to know for your future career in teaching. You will study teaching methodology, current research into teaching and education, and subject-specific research issues.

Institute EVSO Teaching subjects Curriculum

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Further studies

Doctoral programme in Teaching Methodology

The Doctoral programme in Teaching Methodology allows you to develop your own research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctoral programme

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate of the master’s programme in General Secondary Level Teacher Training you will be qualified to work in lower and upper secondary schools. You will also be able to work in general and vocational school-based continuing education or in non-school educational institutions.

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Note on registration

Anyone who is not a graduate of the subject-relevant bachelor’s programme at the University of Graz has to apply for admission to the master's programme.

Academic Affairs

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About the study programme
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Note on registration

3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

Extensive choice

Choose from numerous teaching subjects and specialisation options

Austria’s second-largest university

The university city of Graz combines the advantages of a metropolitan cultural environment and a high quality of life in unspoilt natural surroundings

Additional courses

Numerous opportunities to develop your skills for your eventual teaching role

„What I like about the master’s programme is that we now have even more options for specialisation in our own areas of interest. The fourth in-school practical training placement also gives us another opportunity to gain valuable experience. “

Nina