Philosophy (B.A.) Teacher Training at the TU Dortmund

What is it about?

What do we owe future generations?

What ethical challenges exist in connection with artificial intelligence?

Can I know anything with certainty?

Interest sparked?

In this degree program, students work with topics such as:

theoretical and practical philosophy in equal parts
political philosophy and moral philosophy, as well as philosophy of the mind and linguistic philosophy
action theory and philosophy of science
specialization in pedagogical content knowledge: from theory to practice with specializations in (digital) methods and teaching concept
practical phase in form of an internship

Philosophy can be studied in the following school type at TU Dortmund University:

Teacher training for the German secondary schools ‘Gymnasium und Gesamtschule’

Suitable for you?

This is what I got

communication skills
ability to accept criticism
logical thinking
motivation
ability to reflect

This is what I enjoy

analyzing
discussing
social contexts
reading
critical examination

What can I expect during my studies?

The structure of each module can be reviewed in the module manual. It provides detailed information on all modules offered within the degree program, including course content, examination formats and requirements, as well as requirements for participation.

Module Manual of the subject Philosophy (German only)

What is there to consider?

For the subject Philosophy in Teacher training for German secondary schools ‘Gymnasium und Gesamtschule’, knowledge of Latin at the level of the ‘Kleines Latinum’ or Graecum must be acquired by the time the Master's thesis is registered.

Which hands-on experience do I get?

During your Bachelor’s degree program, you complete two internships:

1. Aptitude and Orientation Internship (EOP)

recommended in your 2nd or 3rd semester
at a school that matches your chosen teaching degree
at least 25 days internship experience

In this internship, you gain your first in-depth insights into the tasks and professional requirements of being a teacher.

2. Professional Field Internship (BfP)

recommended in your 4th or 5th semester
at least four weeks long
usually completed outside of a school setting

This internship gives you the chance to explore career paths beyond teaching.

More information about the hands-on experience (German only)

Students sit in a lecture at the beginning of the study.

What’s next after graduation?

Career Options

You complete your Bachelor’s degree program with either a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), earning your first degree that qualifies you for professional work. However, this degree alone does not qualify you to teach at schools—you need to continue with a Master of Education (M.Ed.) for that. With a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, you can work in various educational and non-educational fields. Your career opportunities then largely depend on the type of school program you studied and the combination of subjects you have chosen.

Recruitment opportunities NRW (German only)

Master of Education

After earning a Bachelor’s degree in teacher education, students are required to complete the corresponding Master’s program before entering the preparatory teaching internship (Referendariat).

M.Ed. Philosophy (German only)

Further Master’s degree programs

Other program with related areas of study:

M.A. Philosophy and Political Science

All information about the subject Philosophy

You can find more details about the subject Philosophy on the website of the Institute of Philosophy and Political Science.

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Who can help me?

Departmental Advisory Service

Central Student Advisory Service

Beratungsgespräch_Allgemeine_Studienberatung

For general questions about degree programs and studying at TU Dortmund University, you can contact the Central Student Advisory Service for support:

E-mail: zsb@tu-dortmund.de

Information hotline for initial inquiries: +49 231 755 2345

Office Hours at a glance

DoKoLL – Advisory Service for Teacher Education

Beratungsgespräch in der Allgemeinen Studienberatung mit zwei Studieninteressierten

Do you have questions about the type of school, subject selection, program structure, or the application process?

The DoKoLL (Dortmund Competence Center for Teacher Education & Research) offers advisory services to help you find the path that best fits your goals in teacher education.

Office Hours at a glance (German only)

Student Council

What does everyday student life actually look like? And what do students say about their degree program? For a student perspective, you can contact the student representatives (Fachschaft) of the subject.

Website of the ‘Fachschaft Philosophie und Politikwissenschaft’