Bachelor's degree programme Engineering Education (B.Eng.)
Facts and figures
Degree programme:
Engineering Education
Degree:
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
Admission:
No admission restrictions
THWS location:
Schweinfurt, Campus Ignaz Schön
Faculty:
Mechanical Engineering
Duration:
7 semesters standard time to degree
Study mode:
Full-time degree programme
Language:
German
Semester fees:
None (student services fee only (Studierendenwerksbeitrag); approx. EUR 150)
Start of studies:
Winter Semester
(1 October)
Application period:
Annually,
1 May
till
15 July
Contact
Contact personProfessor Dr. Winfried Wilke
winfried.wilke[at]thws.de
Professor Dr. Jörg Missbach
joerg.missbach[at]thws.de
Academic Advisory Service
studienberatung@thws.de
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Degree programme Engineering Pedagogy
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Bachelor's degree programme Engineering Education (B.Eng.)
Teach technology – shape the future
Are you enthusiastic about technology and are looking to pass on knowledge? The bachelor's degree programme Engineering Education at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) combines engineering contents with pedagogical competence. Graduates will be optimally prepared for a career in vocational education and continuous education or for a career as an engineer in the industry. A continuous master's degree programme opens up career opportunities in vocational education (public vocational schools, Berufsschule).
Reasons to study Engineering Education at THWS
Studying at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt opens up doors to a world of innovations and technical challenges. We connect important theory with the required practice, fundamental research with applied engineering, and regional expertise with global perspective. At THWS, you learn to gain new perspectives and contribute to a more sustainable and technologically advanced future. During your studies you can attain to additional qualifications (e.g. trainer certificate (Ausbilderschein), language courses).
Advantages of the degree programme:
- Unique combination of engineering and pedagogy
- In order to teach at a vocational school, you complete a continuous master's degree programme and practical teacher training (Referendariat).
- Practice-oriented education through school internships, project work, and lab courses
- Diverse career perspectives: teaching at a vocational school or a career in industry, you can choose from various options
- Strong network: cooperations with companies and education institutions offer valuable insights into practice and facilitate your career start
- State-of-the art equipment: study in high-end labs and use the latest technology and practical infrastructure
- Possibility of spending a semester abroad and starting a global career
- Familial atmosphere: benefit from small groups, individual supervision, and direct contact with the lecturers
Three good reasons
Technology meets teaching: a perfect match combining technical know-how and pedagogical talent
Bright career perspectives: direct entry into teaching and diverse perspectives in industry
Practice-oriented studies: school internships, projects, and lab courses right from the beginning
Study contents
The 7-semester degree programme combines scientific, technical, and pedagogical basics. Over the course of studies, you will become an expert of metal technology with strong didactic and methodological abilities. Not only will you develop and apply your knowledge in lectures and lab courses but also in real-world projects and school internships.
Programme structure
Foundation phase (1st to 5th semester)
In the first five semesters, you build the engineering and pedagogical basis for your future career. Three parallel pillars form the degree programme: Metal technology, pedagogy, and a second subject, which you can choose from the fields of mechatronics or mathematics. You will develop expert knowledge in Metal Technology. In Pedagogy, you will develop the necessary knowledge about lesson planning and didactics. In lab courses and interactive teaching formats you will put your knowledge into practice at an early stage.
Internship semester (6th semester)
The 6th semester focuses on the practical application of your knowledge and skills. You will gain valuable work experience in a company or educational institution and deepen your knowledge in a real-life working environment. You take on technical tasks and gain initial experience in training and further education. The internship semester helps you hone your professional interests and build a network for your future career path.
Application phase and bachelor's thesis (7th semester)
In the final semester, you will apply your knowledge in an independent project and prepare intensively for your degree. The bachelor's thesis offers you the opportunity to work on a practical issue from industry or vocational education. You can use your technical expertise and teaching skills to develop solutions to current challenges.
Specialisations
In addition to the main subject of metal technology, students choose a second subject that complements their engineering education. You can choose between mechatronics and mathematics. In mechatronics, you will learn how mechanics, electronics, and computer science work together to control and further develop complex technical systems. In mathematics, the focus is on teaching mathematical concepts in vocational education, an essential foundation for technical professions. This allows you to tailor your studies to your interests and career goals.
Students can also choose from our general elective modules (AWPM). These enable you to specialise further.
Practice-orientation
Studies at THWS are characterised by a high degree of practice-orientation and the internship semester. Depending on the chosen degree programme, the internship semester is scheduled for the 5th or 6th semester. The internship semester offers you the chance to complete an internship with a company of your choice and gain insights into the professional world. That way you can apply the theoretical and practical knowledge developed during your studies in the work environment you are most interested in.
Why are studies at THWS particularly practice-oriented?
- Exercise courses and practice projects
- Getting to know and applying new technologies
- Internship semester as an integral part of studies
- Professors with extensive experience in the industry and economy
- Cooperation with companies and industry partners, also internationally
- Possibility of completing your final thesis in cooperation with a company
International practice
By the way: You also have the opportunity to complete your internship semester abroad. That way, you do not only develop intercultural competence but also boost your language skills and your career perspectives on the international job market.
Career and perspectives
Engineering educators combine technical expertise with didactic skills to train the next generation of skilled workers. They design practical learning environments, teach complex technical content, and prepare trainees and students for the demands of industry. Therefore, they make a decisive contribution to securing qualified specialists and to the further development of innovative technologies.
A degree in Engineering Education opens up excellent career perspectives in numerous fields:
- Vocational schools: teacher, seminar facilitator, or principal
- Industry: development, production, sales, HR, or corporate training courses
- Continuous education and training: adult education, training management, specialist trainings
Gaining international experience
THWS places a strong focus on internationality. Our TWIN programmes, i.e. degree programmes identical in content that are offered in German and English, are unique throughout Germany. We thus promote your international and intercultural experiences and optimally prepare you for a globalised job market. THWS strongly supports international student exchange programmes and internships abroad, Our University has over 200 partner universities around the world.
Why are studies at THWS particularly international?
- Studying & internships abroad
- More than 200 partner universities in Europe and around the world
- International projects & field trips abroad
- Visiting lectures together with exchange students & held by guest lecturers
- Support by THWS & financial support
- TWIN programme unique in Germany
5 reasons for going abroad as a student
- Improving language knowledge and intercultural competence
- Getting to know new teaching and studying methods
- Establishing an international network
- Enhancing your independence and flexibility
- Increasing of career perspectives on the global working market
Is Engineering Education the right degree programme for you?
Are you passionate about technology and enjoy passing on your knowledge? Then, the degree programme Engineering Pedagogy with its well-matched combination of engineering and pedagogy will be a perfect fit. It is aimed at outgoing individuals who understand technical systems and are keen on passing on their knowledge, either as a teacher at vocational schools or in advanced training courses in the industry. You need analytical thinking as well as an interest in mathematics and natural sciences. If you are enthusiastic about technology and education at the same time and are looking for a future in a diverse growing field, you are cut out for our degree programme.
Admission requirements
Requirement for admission to the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt is a valid general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (fachgebundene Hochschulreife), an advanced technical college certificate (Fachhochschulreife), a general/subject-specific entrance qualification for qualified professionals, or a comparable qualification from abroad (HZB, university entrance qualification).
Please also see the language entrance requirements.
Your interests and abilities
- Enthusiasm for technology and innovation
- Passion for explaining complex contents
- Interest in mathematics and natural sciences
- Analytical and structured thinking
- Team spirit and strong communication skills
- Patience and empathy
- Initiative and responsibility
- Interest in pedagogical and psychological topics
Application
Apply from 1 May to 15 July via our application portal to start your studies in the upcoming winter semester.
For some degree programmes, the deadline of the application period may be extended. This information will be made known at short notice.
You have already completed study achievements and thus want to apply for a higher semester? Contact our Department of Student Affairs.
Do you have unanswered questions?
You can contact the programme advisor, i.e. a professor of the field of study you are interested in and can ask them your questions.
During the THWS Taster Sessions, you can attend a variety of lectures in the degree programme of your choice and get valuable first impressions of life on campus.
Get informed
Looking for more information? For the most important information on studying at THWS, check out the overview.