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Teaching degree in English

We offer a theoretically sound and practice-oriented teacher training programme in English linguistics, literature, cultural studies, and TEFL. With a committed and international team, exciting courses, and a wide range of exchange opportunities, we will support you on your path to becoming a professional teacher. We wish you an inspiring and successful academic journey!

Moreover, the members of our department are involved in numerous research projects focusing on different facets of TEFL and beyond, including international and cross-university projects. The academic exchange with colleagues from other universities is of central importance to us.

Auf dem Bild sind mehrere Personen vor dem Hörsaalgebäude der Neuen PH zu sehen.
Study and teaching

Here you will find information on studying English.

Auf dem Bild sind zwei Personen vor einem Plakat zu sehen.
Research

Here you will find information on research projects in the English department and beyond.

Zu sehen sind die Dozierenden des Faches Englisch.
Persons

Here you can find information about the English department team.

In this video, students at Heidelberg University of Education present the subject of English.

Are you interested in studying English at Heidelberg University of Education? Perhaps you would like to have credits from your previous degree programme recognised? If so, you can explore further details and find suitable contacts on our study counselling pages.

Studienberatung Fach Englisch Für Studieninteressierte Studium und Lehre 

Menschen am Tisch unterhalten sich

Our student council consists of dedicated English students. It is in close contact with the English Department and contributes the students' perspectives on various topics relating to the degree programmes. In addition, our student council organises regular meetings for students and lecturers. Find out more about our student council or become part of the team yourself!
 

Ausschnitt des Buchcovers

Dr Kristen Nawrotzki, a lecturer in English, is co-authoring a book with Larry Prochner on ‘Global Perspectives on Outdoor Learning for Young Children’.

Ausschnitt des Buchcovers

PHHD English lecturers Jutta Rymarczyk and Katja Schwemmer have edited the anthology *Language Learning: Research and Pedagogies on Bi- and Multilingualism*.

Katja Schwemmer together with Dina Tsagari and Therese Tishakov from OsloMet

In March 2026, Junior Professor Dr Katja Schwemmer from the Department of English visited our host university Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) as part of ERASMUS+ STT (Staff Mobility for…