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

University of Rostock, Germany

Programme overview

Teacher-training programme (1. Staatsprüfung) in Philosophy (Philosophie) for teaching at Gymnasien, Regionale Schulen and Gesamtschulen. Deals in content and method with the fundamental questions of philosophy such as time and space, God, freedom, right and wrong and truth.

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

The first four semesters form the basic phase, starting in semester 1 with two compulsory foundation courses, Propaedeutics of Philosophy and History of Philosophy, followed by further courses.

Career pathways

Teacher at public and private schools and in adult education; also work in scientific and cultural institutions, politics and consulting.

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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. International applicants: German C1 (CEFR).

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

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