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Lehramt an Grundschulen (Teaching at Primary Schools) at University of Siegen

University of Siegen, Germany

Programme overview

Teacher-training degree for primary schools (6 semesters Bachelor + 4 semesters Master) combining subject knowledge with educational theory and practice, so graduates can support children individually in the first school years. An additional qualification in special-needs education is possible via an optional 2-semester follow-on Master.

Duration: Bachelor 6 semesters (3 years) + Master 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; teacher education (Lehramt), Bachelor and Master stages; German-taught  |  Intake: Bachelor: winter semester; Master: winter and summer semester  |  Location: Siegen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Career pathways

Teaching careers; further roles include counselling and subject-leader functions, school supervision and school leadership, with the option of academic further qualification. The preparatory service lasts 18 months.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor enrolment (first subject semester) is only possible for the winter semester; an aptitude test (registration before enrolment) is required for the subjects art, music and sport. Master enrolment is also possible in the summer semester; Master teacher-training programmes are admission-free.

Intake: Bachelor: winter semester; Master: winter and summer semester

Duration: Bachelor 6 semesters (3 years) + Master 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-siegen.de/einschreibung

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