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

University of Rostock, Germany

Programme overview

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

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät  |  Department: Historisches Institut  |  Duration: 9 semesters (4.5 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. No numerus clausus (admission free of restriction). Participation in the CCT self-assessment procedure is required for enrolment. Language skills in English as set out in the admission rules. International applicants: German C1 (CEFR).

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 9 semesters (4.5 years)

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