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BEd Teacher Education: Philosophy/Ethics at University of Mannheim

University of Mannheim, Germany

Programme overview

Students of the bachelor’s program in Teacher Education: Philosophy/Ethics study Philosophy, a second equally-weighted subject, Education Sciences and Teaching Methodology. Philosophy addresses the general basic concepts of human thoughts and behavior, and questions truth and perception, the good life, morality and justice as well as social and cultural practices.

Faculty: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years); 180 ECTS credits  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Fall semester (September)  |  Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

By studying Philosophy and Ethics, you will become familiar with historical, and contemporary, philosophical positions. The modules teach you systematic skills such as reasoning and arguing, and show you how to analyze complex problems and develop structured solutions.

Career pathways

After graduation, you will have a wide range of continuing education and career opportunities. The traditional career path is working as a school teacher. If you want to become a teacher, you must also complete a master's degree in Teacher Education (M.Ed.) to be eligible for the preparatory service.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus. German proficiency at C1 level is required unless the applicant holds a German university entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). The bachelor’s program in Teacher Education: Philosophy/Ethics is currently selective. The following selection criteria are taken into account: grade average achieved in your university entrance qualification, the grades achieved in English, German, Mathematics, and the foreign language you continued to study as well as relevant work experience and extracurricular activities. Application period: Selective programs: from 1 June until 15 July Non-selective programs: from 1 June until 31 August

Intake: Fall semester (September)

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years); 180 ECTS credits

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