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Geographie LehramtGeography Teacher Education

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About the Program

This is a teaching degree program in Geography for high schools (Gymnasien). By the end of their studies, students possess fundamental subject-specific, didactic, and methodological knowledge. The program enables students to organize their teaching and student learning with didactic justification and to apply subject-specific theories and methods. The Geography curriculum includes basics of geography didactics, planning and implementing geography lessons, targeted use of media, current research approaches, physical geography, economic geography, social geography, geoecology, landscape zones and cultural spaces of the earth, spatial planning processes, and geographical working methods and techniques. Students select a combination of two school subjects, with Geography being either the first subject (95 credit points) or second subject (90 credit points).
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This is a teaching degree program in Geography for high schools (Gymnasien). By the end of their studies, students possess fundamental subject-specific, didactic, and methodological knowledge. The program enables students to organize their teaching and student learning with didactic justification and to apply subject-specific theories and methods. The Geography curriculum includes basics of geography didactics, planning and implementing geography lessons, targeted use of media, current research approaches, physical geography, economic geography, social geography, geoecology, landscape zones and cultural spaces of the earth, spatial planning processes, and geographical working methods and techniques. Students select a combination of two school subjects, with Geography being either the first subject (95 credit points) or second subject (90 credit points).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Geographie Lehramt at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg

Is Geographie Lehramt at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg 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 Geographie Lehramt 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 Geographie Lehramt at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg?

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 Geographie Lehramt?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg — 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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