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Staatsexamen Lehramt an Gymnasien at University of Würzburg

University of Würzburg, Germany

Programme overview

Teacher-training programme for Gymnasium in Bavaria ending with the First State Examination. It consists of educational science studies and in-depth study of two equally weighted teaching subjects; the final grade is 40% from module grades and 60% from the state examination. The Referendariat follows and the Second State Examination completes the training.

Faculty: Depends on the chosen teaching subjects  |  Department: Teacher training for Gymnasium (Bavaria)  |  Duration: 9 semesters (10 with the combination including school psychology); minimum 6 semesters  |  Intake: Winter semester; summer semester possible for certain subjects  |  Study mode: full-time; Staatsexamen  |  Location: Würzburg, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Educational science studies (EWS) covering general pedagogy (socialisation theories, history of pedagogy, pedagogical anthropology), school pedagogy (school as institution, assessment and evaluation, individual support and counselling) and psychology, plus in-depth study of two teaching subjects with their subject didactics; only certain subject combinations are allowed.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No admission restriction (no Numerus clausus); enrolment by the deadline, no application required.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 9 semesters (10 with the combination including school psychology); minimum 6 semesters

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