Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus - Senftenberg

Programme overview

This programme prepares students for teaching in primary schools by combining erziehungswissenschaftliche (educational science) content with subject-specific didactics and sustained practical school experience. School-practical studies (SPS) are an integral part of the degree, and the course emphasises inclusive, promotion-oriented work with children and respect for diversity.

What you'll study

Core study elements include modules in Grundschulbildung and Bildungswissenschaften, a Fachübergreifendes Studium (FÜS) and a Bachelor thesis. From the winter semester 2026/27 students enrol in a specific two-subject combination; offered combinations include mathematics with various second subjects and German with various second subjects—examples listed by the programme are:

• Mathematik–Deutsch; Mathematik–Englisch; Mathematik–Sachunterricht (naturwissenschaftlicher Schwerpunkt); Mathematik–Kunst; Mathematik–Musik; Mathematik–Sport; Mathematik–Sorbisch/Wendisch
• Deutsch–Englisch; Deutsch–Sachunterricht (gesellschaftswissenschaftlicher Schwerpunkt); Deutsch–Kunst; Deutsch–Musik; Deutsch–Sport; Deutsch–Sorbisch/Wendisch

Entry requirements

Admission requires a Hochschulzugangsberechtigung. Acceptable qualifications stated by the programme include Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur), fachgebundene Hochschulreife (Fachabitur), Fachhochschulreife, a berufsbefähigender Hochschulabschluss, Meisterprüfung, completion of Sekundarstufe I plus a suitable vocational training with at least two years’ professional experience, or a comparable higher-education entrance qualification.

Career prospects

Graduates use this B.Ed. as the first step toward qualifying as a primary-school teacher after completing the corresponding Master (e.g. the Dualer Master Lehramt Primarstufe M.Ed.) and the state preparatory service. Other professional paths noted by the programme include pedagogical roles in non-school settings and positions in (school) administration.

Scholarships & funding angle

The programme page does not list specific scholarships. Prospective students should explore general funding sources such as federal/state student aid, institutional scholarships, foundations and regional programmes; contact the university's general study advising for current funding options.