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Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
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Ethics FIRST STATE EXAM REGULAR SCHOOLEthics Teacher Training for Regular Schools

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About the Program

Ethics is a subject taught at mainstream schools (Ethics degree). It covers issues from Philosophy, Religion and Religious Studies. In the teacher training programme, you will deal with the basic disciplines of Philosophy, which take up the main part of the programme, and the great philosophers of the Western tradition. You will deal with human behaviour, human life and coexistence and the position of humans in the world, in nature, society and History. You will sharpen and refine your own judgement in relation to these questions and develop your own well-founded view. On this basis, you will be able to organise the teaching of ethical topics and problems in school lessons. The programme follows the Jena model, which includes a five-month school placement semester in the fifth or sixth semester.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Ethics FIRST STATE EXAM REGULAR SCHOOL at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena

Is Ethics FIRST STATE EXAM REGULAR SCHOOL at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena taught in German or English? ▼

This Other programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Ethics FIRST STATE EXAM REGULAR SCHOOL programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Ethics FIRST STATE EXAM REGULAR SCHOOL at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Ethics FIRST STATE EXAM REGULAR SCHOOL? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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