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Gemeinschaftskunde/Rechtserziehung Lehramt Sonderpädagogik (Social Studies/Civic and Legal Education teacher training), Staatsexamen at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Introduces the basic content, theories and approaches of political science and related neighbouring disciplines important for the school subject, with subject didactics. Teacher-training programme for special needs education leading to the Erste Staatsprüfung.

Faculty: Fakultät für Sozialwissenschaften und Philosophie  |  Department: Institut für Politikwissenschaft  |  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

Political science and neighbouring disciplines, introducing the methodological and conceptual links between the sub-disciplines of the subject.

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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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. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). Last selection NC (cut-off average grade): 2,6. Application period: 02.05. – 15.07.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

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