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Politische Bildung / Sozialkunde (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 Political Education / Social Studies (Politische Bildung / Sozialkunde) for teaching at Gymnasien, Regionale Schulen and Gesamtschulen. An interdisciplinary subject covering political science, sociology, economics and law, plus subject didactics, educational science and a second subject.

Faculty: Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche 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

Introductory modules in each sub-area, then deepening in selected areas, accompanied by subject-didactics courses and school placements.

Career pathways

After the First State Examination graduates can begin the Referendariat nationwide for this and similar school subjects.

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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. Local numerus clausus applies. International applicants: German C1 (CEFR).

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

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