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Philosophy Teaching Degree (Secondary, Staatsexamen) at University of Greifswald

University of Greifswald, Germany

Programme overview

Teacher-training Philosophy for secondary schools, with systematic study of the concepts, methods and forms of knowledge of philosophy.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät  |  Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught, some English-language modules; Staatsexamen (I. Staatsprüfung)  |  Intake: Wintersemester (October)  |  Location: Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What you will study

Logical argumentation, philosophical sub-disciplines (epistemology and philosophy of science, philosophy of language, ethics, aesthetics, political philosophy) and the main epochs of philosophy including contemporary work.

Career pathways

High demand for philosophy teachers nationwide, especially in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, which offers philosophy in all school types from grade five.

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Application information

Entry requirements

School-leaving qualification (Abitur) required for enrolment; no NC and no prior school philosophy needed. No numerus clausus (open admission). Apply online via the GrypsOn campus portal (uni-assist for foreign qualifications).

Intake: Wintersemester (October)

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

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