Interfaculty PhD in Teaching Methodology

In your doctoral research, you will engage with the teaching and learning of knowledge, ways of thinking, methods and competences of a subject.

The submission deadline for the summer semester 2025 for this doctoral program starts on January 7 and ends on February 4, 2025.

Applications submitted after this deadline will not be processed!

The research subject of teaching methodology is located at the interface between subject-related theory, empiricism and teaching practice. Teaching methodology as a research discipline deals with the teaching and learning of knowledge, ways of thinking, methods and skills in a subject. This includes the target group-oriented preparation and communication of subject-specific knowledge, the support of learners in developing skills and the analysis of teaching and learning processes. Central research questions deal with different teaching and learning contexts from a pedagogical and teaching methodologies perspective as social and culturally shaped situations as well as complex conditional structures of individual and social influencing factors. The focus is on researching the acquisition and teaching of subject-specific and interdisciplinary skills. These can be linguistic, cognitive, motoric, psychosocial, scientific-mathematical or ethical skills, but also action and methodological skills, to name just a few areas of competence. The scientific examination of these research fields and questions often transcends the boundaries of disciplines and requires interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches and methods.

Visit the website of the Doctoral School of Teaching Methodology for further information on the doctoral program.

Before applying for admission: Find a supervisor and a topic for your dissertation project.

You have not yet found a supervisor and/or selected a topic for your dissertation? Then read our tips for preparing for the doctorate here.

Step 1: Fill out and gather the necessary documents, including the supervision agreement and application for admission to doctoral studies.

You can find the required forms on the information page of the dean's office.
Information on other required documents (e.g. degree certificates) can be found in our Admission Guide.

Step 2: Complete the online application.