This degree program is a university degree program under the auspices of Leipzig University, can lead to civil servant status and offers future security. Start your career as a teacher and become part of an inclusive, diverse educational landscape.
At the start of your studies, you will automatically begin the teacher training program for secondary schools. Shortly after starting your studies, you will have the opportunity to expand your studies in a targeted manner: with an additional subject, the special focus on LEARNING, in the "2-in-1 degree program" , you will also acquire the qualification to teach at special schools. If you choose this path, you will attend specific courses on inclusion and special needs education from the third semester onwards.
The extended degree program opens many doors for you to support pupils individually!
If you are interested in this new degree program, please register using the contact form below. We will register your interest and inform you about the application process. The formal application process for the secondary school teaching degree program with special education will be completed in mid-July.
| 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 (scope of specialization in LEARNING: 50 credit points) |
| 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 WTH/S (economics, technology, household, social affairs) - with educational science, special education and practical school components. Particularly noteworthy is the content of the highly sought-after special focus on 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 WTH/S! 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.
Related Bachelor's degree programs:
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.
We now also offer our student advisory service via WhatsApp. Just send us a message to: +49 173 2086748
