Master en Enseignement secondaire – Langue et littérature luxembourgeoise
University of Luxembourg
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The Master in Secondary Education has been designed for students holding a Bachelor degree in philology or cultural studies and wish to qualify as secondary school teachers.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities The Master in Secondary Education prepares students for a teaching career in secondary schools in Luxembourg. Students can also continue their studies at PhD level. More info Download the flyer Objectives Students deepen their knowledge in Luxembourgish literature and language and develop the pedagogical skills needed to teach in classroom settings. The study programme is structured around three complementary axes:– disciplinary specialisation studies– professional didactics studies– general professional studiesTo obtain the degree of Master in Secondary Education, students have to submit a Master’s thesis. The topic may be related to the disciplinary courses in line with the study programme (literature, didactics, linguistics, cultural studies, … ) Students have to complete two three-week internships in secondary schools, including preparatory seminars and follow-up workshops. Learning outcomes At the end of the programme, students are able to – freely apply methods and theories of literary studies as well as linguistics– adapt their deep knowledge of the subject of Luxembourgish language and literature for the needs of the classroom– develop and apply teaching strategies to engage and motivate students – use didactic strategies and techniques to plan, organise and structure lessons in an effective way– demonstrate their competencies in managing multilingualism and multiculturalism effectively in the classroom – communicate accurately and effectively with students, parents and colleagues Discover more Financing possibilities Discover your future home Any questions? Contact us Share thisshare share email
Program Curriculum
Programme The curriculum covers a full-time, two-year programme (120 ECTS). The topics focus on Luxembourgish language, literature(s) and culture. To prepare for the future career as a secondary school teacher courses are also offered in language and literature didactics. Furthermore, through two internships in Luxembourgish schools, students are introduced to classroom teaching during their studies. Admissions Academic Contents Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Course offer for Langue et littérature luxembourgeoise, Semestre 1 (2026-2027 Winter) Lëtzebuergesch Linguistik 1 ECTS credits: 5 Course code: F3_SECEDUC-45 Course title: Lëtzebuergesch Linguistik 1 Number of ECTS: 5 Course code: F3_SECEDUC-45 Module(s): Modul: Lëtzebuergesch Linguistik Language: LB Mandatory: Yes Um Enn vum Cours kënnen d’Studentinnen an d’Studenten:D’ grammatesch Struktur vum Lëtzebuergesche analyséieren an erklärenAnalytescht Handwierksgeschir kompetent asetzenVariatioun an der Sprooch erkennen a méiglech Sourcë fir d’Variatioun diskutéieren An dësem Cours gëtt dat néidegt Handwierksgeschir ausgeschafft, fir déi grammatesch Struktur vum Lëtzebuergesche beschreiwen ze kënnen. A Form vun enger Virliesung ginn déi heite Kärberäicher vun der Linguistik traitéiert:Sproochhistoresch a soziolinguistesch AféierungPhonetik/Phonologie – déi lautlech StrukturMorphologie – den Opbau vum Wuert (Verben, Substantiver)Allgemengt Zil ass et, nieft Beschreiwungs- a Systematiséierungskompetenzen och déi néideg Sensibiliséierung fir déi héich Variatioun am Lëtzebuergeschen opzebauen.Als Übung a Verdéiwung gëtt fir dëse Cours e fakultativen Tutorat ugebueden. An dësem Cours gëtt déi Lëtzebuerger Orthographie NET ausféierlech traitéiert. D’Orthographie ass allerdéngs integralen Deel vum Examen an dësem Cours. An enger Dictée muss all Student weisen, datt hien d’Schreifweis beherrscht. Studenten, déi d’Schreifweis nach net beherrschen oder sech nach onsécher spieren, hunn d’Méiglechkeet an
Admission Requirements
Admissions To apply for a programme at the University of Luxembourg, candidates must comply with the general eligibility criteria for the chosen programme type and be selected by the study programme based on the quality of their application. The programme at a glance – 120 ECTS Duration: 2 years / 4 sem Teaching languages: LU + FR + DE + ENG Admissions: EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 15 Jul 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 400€/ sem. (semester 1,2,3,4) Format: Full-time programme (Part-time student status allowed) Specific information for this programme Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (at least 180 ECTS) in cultural studies, philology or Sciences de l’éducation (BScE) C1 certificate in Luxembourgish, certificate B1 in German/French/ English More information on proof of language skills In addition to the documents required for the enrolment at the University of Luxembourg, students need to submit the following documents: – a CV – a letter of motivation These documents should clearly address the following points:– previous academic background in line with the Master en Enseignement Secondaire and the chosen disciplinary track;– expectations of the study programme;– personal (professional, academic…) objectives – the reason for choosing this particular study programme. Selection procedure & criteria Selection is based on the application documents. Admission is limited to 35 students for each track.A personal interview with the respective study programme directors is possible. Admissions procedure “Schnupperstudium” 2026 From 18 to 22 May 2026, we are organising the annual “Schnupperstudium” that will allow interested people to attend various courses with us and get their own picture of our study programme. Registration for the “Schnupperstudium” Share thisshare share email
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
400€/semester
About University of Luxembourg
University of Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
The University of Luxembourg is a public research university in Esch-sur-Alzette and Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. It was founded in 2003 and is the only public university in Luxembourg.
University Profile- Application Deadline EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 15 Jul 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 400€/ sem. (semester 1,2,3,4) Fo
- Start Date September
- Language English / French / German / Luxembourgish
- Duration 2 years
- Credits 120
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