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Lehramt an beruflichen Schulen (Teacher Education for Vocational Schools, LAB) at Saarland University

Saarland University, Germany

Programme overview

Teacher-training programme for vocational schools, ending with the First State Examination. It combines a vocational field with a general-education subject and educational sciences.

Faculty: Centre for Teacher Education (Zentrum für Lehrerbildung)  |  Duration: 10 semesters (300 CP)  |  Study mode: full-time; Staatsexamen (Erste Staatsprüfung); German-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester  |  Location: Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany

What you will study

Vocational field (142 CP, at least 25 CP didactics), general-education subject of vocational schools (88 CP, at least 25 CP didactics), educational sciences (48 CP), scientific thesis (22 CP) and school placements. A 12-month work placement following KMK rules is part of the programme. Business and Economics Education is studied as a six-semester Bachelor followed by a four-semester Master, which is recognised as the First State Examination.

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Entry requirements

Language requirements apply for English, Protestant Religion, French, Computer Science, Catholic Religion and Philosophy/Ethics. Sport requires the German Sports Badge in silver or gold, not older than 18 months. A stay abroad is compulsory in English and French. Tuition: none stated.

Intake: Wintersemester

Duration: 10 semesters (300 CP)

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