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BA History (Teaching Qualification) at University of Stuttgart

University of Stuttgart, Germany

Programme overview

History is educational, entertaining, and an indispensable part of general knowledge. The study of history examines the development of human society across time and space. It derives its insights primarily from working with historical (text) sources.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Over six semesters, this study programme combines comprehensive training in modern historical studies with targeted preparation for teaching at the secondary school level. The individual modules to be completed are structured sequentially: combine a general introduction to the methods and techniques of historical scholarship (technically referred to as ‘propedeutics’) with initial thematic overviews across the different historical periods.

Career pathways

degree qualifies you to begin the teacher traineeship for secondary schools (referendariat).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission unrestricted. Internship required In the course of the programme. Language: Latin, English, and one additional foreign language Application deadline: September 15 for winter semester. Admission Requirements: As part of the orientation process, you need to provide proof of the Teacher Orientation Test CCT (Career Counselling for Teachers). Teacher Orientation Test for prospective students Language Requirements: To be completed by the orientation exam at the latest: certificates demonstrating proficiency in Latin (Latinum), English (at least level B2) and one additional foreign language (at least level A2). Required language skills for the teacher training programme Application period: May 15 – September 15 Generally, if one of your subjects has restricted admission, apply by July 15; if your subjects are open admission, apply by September 15.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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