Bachelor's Degree in Teacher Education Studies
Secondary Level (General Education).

Become an educator in your favorite subject! As part of your Bachelor's degree, select two subject areas or one subject area and specialize in "Inclusive Education".

The Bachelor's degree program in Teacher Educations Studies Secondary Level (General Education) is offered in cooperation between the locations in Upper Austria and Salzburg, opens an external URL in a new window.  Subsequently, you can also complete your Master's degree in Teacher Education Studies in Linz.

The degree programs (Bachelor's and Master's) qualify you to teach at the following schools:

  • General Education Higher Level Schools (AHS),
  • Vocational Middle or Higher Schools (i.e. HAK, HAS, HLW, HTL) 
  • Middle Schools (MS)
  • Polytechnic Schools (PTS) 
  • Special Education Schools

 

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Key Facts

Degree

Bachelor of Education (BEd)

Duration

8 Semesters

ECTS

240 Credits

Language

German (Level B2/C1/C2; depending on the subject areas)

Location

Upper Austria and Salzburg (Cluster Mitte)

Program

Full-Time

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The "LiLes" Service Center

The LiLeS (Linz Secondary School Teacher Training) Service Center is located on the main square in Linz. Your point of contact to

  • register to enroll in a degree program
  • learn more about the admissions procedure
  • be admitted to studies
  • learn more about the courses
  • get credits transferred and examinations recognized
  • get information on your graduation

The LiLeS is responsible for these tasks on behalf of the JKU (as well as all Linz educational institutions in the Central Cluster), and admits students to the program in Linz.

 

LiLeS Service Center

Address

Hauptplatz 6
4020 Linz

Phone

+43 732 2468 5040

E-Mail Address

office(at)liles.at

Subject Area Combinations

The Bachelor's degree program in Teacher Education Studies Secondary Level (General Education) requires combining two selected subject areas and one area of specialization.

On the following page you will find the subjects offered:

Studies Introduction and Orientation Phase (StEOP)

After enrolling in Teacher Education Studies Secondary Level, you will be required to complete the StEOP requirements at the start of your studies. The StEOP requirements consists of certain courses that are outlined in the curriculum. Before completing the StEOP courses, you can only get limited academic credit when you take additional courses.

The JKU Podcast for Prospective Students

This teaching degree program gives you an opportunity to study two school subjects or combine one subject as well specialize in "Inclusive Education". Listen in to learn more about why this program not only includes courses at the JKU, but also just how Julia is combining teaching with conducting research after graduation, and why Raphael has no plans to to give up his chalk holder despite more digitalization in the classroom. Please note the podcast is in German only. Have fun!

 

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Admission to Studies & Admission Process

Requirements

In order to be admitted to the Bachelor's degree program, you must fulfill the following requirements.

  • Hold general higher education entrance qualifications (such as an Austrian "Matura" diploma )
  • Complete the admissions procedure: click here (German only) for detailed information.
  • If your first language is not German, you will be required to submit proof of C1 level of language proficiency in German.

Still Have Questions?

Then contact us!

LiLes Service Center

Adress

Hauptplatz 6
4020 Linz

Phone

+43 732 2468 5040

E-Mail

office@liles.at

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Advanced Degree Programs

After completing your undergraduate degree, you can continue your education by pursuing an advanced degree:

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