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Ethik/Philosophie Lehramt an berufsbildenden Schulen (Ethics/Philosophy teacher training), Staatsexamen at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Teacher-training programme preparing students for teaching Ethics/Philosophy, with the subject knowledge, skills and methods needed for academic work, independent thinking and responsible action. Teacher-training programme for vocational schools leading to the Erste Staatsprüfung.

Faculty: Fakultät für Sozialwissenschaften und Philosophie  |  Department: Institut für Philosophie  |  Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German; Staatsexamen  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Philosophy and ethics subject areas with subject didactics.

Career pathways

Prepares for work as a teacher; the Erste Staatsprüfung at Leipzig University qualifies for entry to the preparatory service (Vorbereitungsdienst).

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Application information

Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Hochschulreife). Language requirements: English at CEFR B2. A phoniatric certificate (voice and speech aptitude) is mandatory for enrolment. Open admission (no numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 15.09.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

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