History - Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasium)
Dual-Subject Bachelor + Master of Secondary Education (Gymnasium)
Students studying towards a degree in Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasium) will first study the six-semester-long degree program dual-subject Bachelor. You are required to choose a further subject in addition to this subject. Subsequently, you have to take the four-semester-long degree program Master of Secondary Education (Gymnasium) in the same subjects, for which you must (re)apply. The Master of Education degree is a prerequisite for admission to the period of school-based training called the Referendariat.
The study of history uses scientific methods and models to research mankind's past. The focus of interest is on man as a social being and the conditions and consequences of his actions in the context of the various forms of society and historical epochs. In its classical division, historiography distinguishes between antiquity, the Middle Ages, early modern times (16th to 18th century) and modern times (19th to 21st century).
Facts
Standard period of study:
Bachelor: 6 semesters
Master: 4 semesters
Language of instruction:
German
Admission:
Bachelor: restricted admission Numerus Clausus
Master: open admission
Start of studies:
Bachelor: winter semester
Master: winter semester and summer semester
Degrees:
depending on the weighting of the subjects Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
The study of history uses scientific methods and models to research mankind's past. The focus of interest is on man as a social being and the conditions and consequences of his actions in the context of the various forms of society and historical epochs. In its classical division, history distinguishes between antiquity, the Middle Ages, early modern times (16th to 18th century) and modern times (19th to 21st century).
At Osnabrück University, the subject areas of Ancient History, Medieval History, Early Modern History, Modern and Contemporary History, Migration History and History Didactics are represented. European as well as global and regional issues are addressed in teaching and research. Peace and conflict research is also a subject in all areas.
A course of study in Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasium) is divided into several stages. After graduating with a dual-subject Bachelor’s degree, you are required to take a Master in Secondary Education (Gymnasium), for which you have to (re)apply. The Master of Education degree is a prerequisite for admission to the period of school-based training called the Referendariat.
In the dual-major Bachelor’s degree, you will either study two core subjects or combine a major with a minor subject. Information about possible subject combinations, the content of the program and general program schedules can be accessed at Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasien).
General information about university admissions may be accessed at Admission Requirements. Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of German Language Proficiency.
Dual-Subject Bachelor
The German Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Abitur) entitles students to commence a first degree qualification at Osnabrück University. The term “first degree qualification” refers to a period of study that culminates in a student’s first professionally-relevant university degree (Bachelor’s degree or First Legal State Examination). Information about the conditions that apply for people seeking to embark on an undergraduate degree without the higher education entrance qualification may be found at Studying without an Abitur.
This program is subject to admission restrictions. General information on selection procedures is available under How Places are Awarded. For an overview of the numerus clausus in previous years, please check the Selection Restrictions.
Master of Education
To apply for the Master's degree program Secondary Teacher Education (Gymnasium), you must have a qualified 2-subject Bachelor's degree. In addition, you must provide proof of the Latinum and knowledge of another foreign language. Further information can be found in the admission regulations for the Master's degree course.
This subject is free of admission.
All information pertaining to the application process may be found at Application, Admission and Enrollment.
Dual-Subject Bachelor
German and international applicants with German certification can find all information about the application and the application deadline for the desired semester under Bachelor's degree programs (two subjects) - restricted admission.
Please note: Different application conditions and deadlines may apply for Applicants with Non-German Certification!
Master of Education
German and international applicants can find all information about the application and the application deadline for the desired semester under Master's degree programs (two subjects).
The examination regulations do not prescribe an obligatory period of study abroad. However, a number of Options for Studying Abroad are available to you within a range of exchange programs. The International Office will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Studying at Osnabrück University means you will be subject to semester fees. Depending on how much of your study credit (standard period of study plus tolerance semester) you have used up, you may also have to pay long-term study fees. Additional information on this topic may be found at How Much does Studying Cost?
Our Central Study Counseling Service will be happy to provide you with all the information you need about studying, admission requirements and the structure of your chosen program.
Each department’s Departmental Study Counselling Service will answer any questions you might have about the content of individual programs.
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This degree program has been accredited by the German Accreditation Council.