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French - Secondary Teacher Education (Haupt- und Realschule) at Osnabrück University

Osnabrück University, Germany

Programme overview

Romance Studies is concerned with the languages, literatures and cultures of the Romance-speaking world as it developed as a legacy of the Roman Empire in parts of Europe (France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Romania) and, as a result of colonization, on other continents (e.g. Latin America). Research and teaching focus on French languages, cultures and literatures since the Renaissance, with a particular interest in the 20 th century to the present day.

Faculty: School of Language and Literary Studies  |  Duration: Bachelor 6 semesters (3 years) + Master of Education 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; Language of instruction: German, predominantly French  |  Intake: Bachelor: winter semester; Master: winter semester and summer semester  |  Location: Osnabrück, Niedersachsen, Germany

Career pathways

The Master of Education qualifies you to enter the period of school-based training called the Referendariat and subsequently for a career as a school teacher.

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Entry requirements

Admission: Bachelor: admission-free; Master: admission-free. Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of German Language Proficiency. Bachelor of Education and Teaching The general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) entitles you to study at Osnabrück University without restriction. The term "undergraduate" refers to a course of study that leads to a first professionally qualifying university degree (Bachelor's degree or First State Examination in Law). You can find information on the conditions under which you can start an undergraduate degree course without a general higher education entrance qualification under Studying without an Abitur. To be admitted, applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in French at the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Proof of French language proficiency is considered to have been provided if proficiency in French as a continued foreign language was achieved at the B2 level (CEFR)—either at the basic or advanced proficiency level—as part of the process of obtaining a high school diploma, or French was the language of instruction at the time the high school diploma was obtained, or a French language test at the B2 level (CEFR) has been successfully completed (see recognized language tests ) You can find more detailed information in the admission regulations. This subject is free of admission. Master of Education To apply for the Master's degree program Secondary Teacher Education (Haupt- und Realschule), you must have a qualified Bachelor's degree in Education. In addition, you must have a sufficient level of French and knowledge of another foreign language. Further information can be found in the admission regulations for the Master's degree course. This subject is free of admission.

Intake: Bachelor: winter semester; Master: winter semester and summer semester

Duration: Bachelor 6 semesters (3 years) + Master of Education 4 semesters (2 years)

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