Study Teacher Training – Middle Schools (State Examination) ✔ TU Dresden

Planned changes

Amendments to the degree program are planned for the 2023/24 winter semester. Starting then, it will include the teacher training subject of Biology.

Important information

Please note that not all information is translated. Please refer to the german version for complete information.

Courses

Group of Subjects 1

Biology (NC selection procedure)
English (Aptitude assessment procedure)
Geography (NC selection procedure)
German
Mathematics
Physics

Group of Subjects 2

Arts (Aptitude assessment procedure)
Catholic Religion
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economy, Technology and Home Economics/Social Studies
Ethics / Philosophy
French (Aptitude assessment procedure)
History
Music (Aptitude assessment procedure)
Protestant Religion
Russian
Social Studies / Legal Instruction

Admission requirements

To be admitted to the degree program, applicants must have completed a general university entrance qualification (Abitur) or a comparable university entrance qualification.

NC (numerus clausus) selection procedure

General information about the selection process for degree programs with restricted admission as well as the threshold values for previous admission cycles can be found here.
A summary in English of the selection process for degree programs with restricted admission can be found here.

German language requirements

International applicants and German applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification are kindly advised to read the requirements for German-language courses.

Information regarding Studienkolleg

Applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification that does not grant them direct access to university education in Germany pursuant to the qualification comparability regulations of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs must attend a Preparatory College (Studienkolleg) prior to studying. You can acquire the subject-specific university entrance qualification here. Further information can be found on the website of the Preparatory College (Studienkolleg).
This degree program relates to the following specialized course at the Studienkolleg:
depending on study programme

Notes on the application process

For applications for joint degree programs where at least one subject has restricted admission requirements, the application deadline for restricted admission degree programs applies.

The required language skills apply regardless of the choice of subject. Certain subjects may have their own discipline-specific admission requirements.

General information about the degree program

The primary goal of the programme is to provide students with the qualifications for a degree in teaching, which is required for teaching at state schools. The course of studies expands on knowledge and understanding of subjects studied, i.e., about 50% of the curriculum are devoted to two specific disciplines relevant to secondary schools (e.g., Mathematics, English, German or other Languages or humanities disciplines), about 50% of the curriculum is devoted to didactics, curriculum and instruction, teaching practice in schools, educational psychology and learning sciences.
The goal is to impart in-depth knowledge of the following areas: teaching, education, assessment and innovation. Graduates possess instrumental and systemic skills that allow them to make use of their knowledge in new and unfamiliar situations related to the subjects studied and to integrate their knowledge and deal with complexity. The course of studies also qualifies graduates for occupations in institutions, organisations and associations in the public or private educational sector.
During their studies, students learn about the theory and practice of teaching and learning, especially about the systematic, historical and international aspects of literacy and education. Additionally, general didactics and methods of instruction are taught. Knowledge of institutional requirements at different types of schools providing different kinds of education, as well as their relevance to the development of schools and instruction are also part of the
programme. Opportunities for individual specialisation are given (cf. ‚Zeugnis über Modulprüfungen‛ for subjects). The programme concludes with the “Erste Staatsprüfung”.

Study contents

This information is not translated. Please refer to the german version.

Study documents

The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation

The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.