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Geschichte (Lehramt an Gymnasien, Regionalen Schulen, Gesamtschulen) (1. Staatsprüfung) at University of Rostock

University of Rostock, Germany

Programme overview

Teacher-training programme (1. Staatsprüfung) in History (Geschichte) for teaching at Gymnasien, Regionale Schulen and Gesamtschulen. Taught at the Historical Institute with focus areas including ancient history, medieval history and modern history.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät  |  Department: Historisches Institut  |  Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Staatsexamen  |  Intake: Winter semester (October)  |  Location: Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What you will study

The basic phase has lectures, introductory seminars and exercises covering social, economic and societal history, analysing and interpreting sources with historical methods; the main phase deepens knowledge in advanced seminars.

Career pathways

The First State Examination qualifies for the Referendariat and also offers the chance of a doctorate; after the Second State Examination graduates can enter school service.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or an equivalent higher-education entrance qualification. Local numerus clausus: admission is competitive and based on grades. Participation in the CCT self-assessment procedure is required for enrolment. English at A2 (CEFR). Admission is subject to a local numerus clausus and requires an application. International applicants: German C1 (CEFR).

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

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