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

University of Rostock, Germany

Programme overview

Teacher-training programme (1. Staatsprüfung) in Sachunterricht (general studies/science and social subjects) for primary schools (Grundschulen). Looks at how a child's world view arises and changes, what children should be taught and how they can discover and learn systematically; lectures cover things and their relationships as well as routes to an elementary understanding of the world.

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

Students study theories and concepts of Sachunterricht, models of teaching and learning, and the history of the subject, always related to children's development; subject perspectives include a socio-cultural perspective.

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

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

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