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Lehramt an Oberschulen mit Sonderpädagogik (Teacher Training for Oberschulen with Special Needs Education), Staatsexamen at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Joint programme of Leipzig University and Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences.

Duration: 9 semesters (4.5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German; Staatsexamen  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Subject-science and didactic content in two chosen subjects of equal weight (mathematics, German, biology or Economics/Technology/Household/Social Studies), plus the special-needs focus on learning.

Career pathways

Prepares for work as a teacher at Oberschulen; the Erste Staatsprüfung qualifies for the preparatory service for the Oberschule.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Hochschulreife). No special language requirements at the start. A phoniatric certificate (voice and speech aptitude) is mandatory for enrolment. A placement or practical experience requirement applies (see the programme page). Open admission (no numerus clausus).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 9 semesters (4.5 years)

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