This degree program is a university degree under the auspices of Leipzig University, leads to civil service status and offers future security. Start your career as a teacher and become part of an inclusive, diverse educational landscape.
The choice is yours: opt for the
The "2-in-1 degree" opens many doors for you to support pupils individually!
| Faculty | Social Sciences |
| Location | Görlitz and/or Zittau (depending on subject combination) |
| Degree | First state examination |
| Duration | 9 semesters (pure secondary school teaching degree) or 10 semesters (2-in-1 course: 2 subjects plus specialization in LEARNING) |
| Lecture language | German |
| ECTS points | 270/300 |
| Enrollment for the | winter semester |
| Start of studies | planned for WS 2025/2026 |
| Admission restriction | No NC and waiting semester |
| Admission requirements | General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or a professional qualification that enables you to apply to study at a university; phoniatric certificate (= medical assessment of voice, speech and language) |
| Compulsory pre-study work placement | for enrolment in the subject WTH/S (economics, technology, household/social affairs): a relevant work placement of at least two weeks; for enrolment in the advanced teacher training subject special educational focus LEARNING: a four-week social work placement in a children's, youth or social institution |
In the teacher training course, you will combine subject-specific and didactic content in two chosen subjects - mathematics, German, biology or W/THS (economics, technology, household, social affairs) - with educational science, special education and practical school components. Particularly noteworthy is the content of the highly sought-after specialization in LEARNING, which will help you to provide individual support for children and young people with special learning needs.
Dare to choose science subjects such as mathematics or biology in addition to German and W/THS! The focus is also on didactics and how you can make these subjects understandable and accessible to all pupils in inclusive lessons.
You will gain practical experience at schools in extensive practical school studies, which will provide you with valuable insights into everyday working life and optimally prepare you for your teaching career. (Further information: Becoming a teacher in Saxony)
You will complete your studies with the First State Examination and will be ideally prepared for the preparatory service and subsequent practical work.
As a teacher at a secondary school, you accompany children and young people during an important phase of their development. You impart knowledge, promote individual strengths and support social learning processes. The day-to-day work is varied: from exciting lessons to designing joint projects, the job offers many opportunities to work creatively and responsibly. Anyone who enjoys working with young people and is interested in educational challenges will find a fulfilling and future-proof job here.
Working as a teacher at special schools at secondary level (and possibly also at primary level) opens up a varied and responsible field of activity that goes beyond traditional teaching. The focus here is not only on teaching subject-specific content, but above all on providing individual support and guidance to young people with different learning and life circumstances. With pedagogical sensitivity, creative approaches and interdisciplinary cooperation, you will design educational pathways that go far beyond standardized curricula.
The new teacher training course for secondary schools with special needs education is expected to start at our university in fall 2025. You will find detailed information here on this page shortly.
Are you interested in the course? Then simply enter your details in our contact form - that way you'll always be well informed!
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Studying with us is different. Above all, better. Why? We have a family atmosphere. There are small study groups and the lecturers are always there for you. There is a close connection to practice in all degree courses. And finding affordable accommodation is no problem here.
There are many other reasons, such as university sports or the student representatives, clubs and societies. Campus life in Zittau and Görlitz, the wild east, is unique.
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