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Lehramt an Grundschulen (1. Staatsprüfung) at University of Rostock

University of Rostock, Germany

Programme overview

Teacher-training programme (1. Staatsprüfung) for primary schools (Lehramt an Grundschulen). Students are trained in four learning areas: primary German, primary mathematics and two further electable primary subjects, plus concepts of early learning and pre-school education and selected elements of special-needs pedagogy.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät  |  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

Educational science (87 credit points) covers general primary pedagogy, school pedagogy, general pedagogy, educational psychology and special-needs pedagogy in the inclusive primary school.

Career pathways

Primary-school teacher; the First State Examination qualifies for the Referendariat.

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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; further subject-specific requirements may apply for individual teaching subjects. The whole programme is subject to a local numerus clausus, so an application is always required. International applicants: German C1 (CEFR).

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

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