Geography

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Key facts

Degree: First State Exam High School
Admission restriction: without admission restriction (without NC)
Duration: 10 Semesters
Credits/ECTS: 300
Teaching language: German
Tuition fee: None
Semester contribution: € 315,05
Start of studies: Winter semester
Part-time possible: Yes
Institutions: Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Science; Institute of Geography

Application & Deadlines

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Programme content

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Geography as a subject deals with natural science as well as social science and Economics and Business Administration-Focus: Business Analytics. Physical Geography, which is orientated towards the natural sciences, examines the structure and dynamics of our physical environment. Human Geography, which is orientated towards the social sciences, deals with the relationship between humans and the environment: the structure and dynamics of societies, economies and the spatial nature of human activity. In addition, you will deal with current geographical issues such as globalisation, urban development, economic development, ecological topics as well as worldwide connections between the environment, culture, resource management, sustainability, global environmental changes and environmental conflicts.

You will learn to understand, didactically develop and reflect on the systematics, core ideas and concepts of the subject in an application-oriented way. Please note the general information on the teacher training programme (course structure, requirements, prospects, preparatory work placement, school placement semester).

Structure

You complete the teacher training programme at the University of Jena with the First State Examination. The standard period of study|regular programme length is ten semesters in total, during which various types of courses (e.g. seminars, lectures or tutorials) are offered for the individual modules. The teacher training programme is based on the Jena model, which is characterised by a five-monthExternal link school placement semesterExternal link in the fifth or sixth semester.

As a future teacher, you will study two subjects on an equal footing at the University of Jena and round off your pedagogical profile with an accompanying Educational Science programme. A total of 300 credit points (ECTS)|ECTS credits (1 ECTS = 30 hours of attendance, preparation and follow-up work|follow-up activity, study and assessed coursework and examinations) must be earned.

Further information on the structure of the teacher training course in Jena can be obtained from the Centre for Teacher Training and Educational Research.

Why study in Jena?

A speciality and strength of Geography in Jena lies in the combination of natural and social science content and methods with innovative didactic teaching.
Since its foundation in 1992, the Institute of Geography at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena has established itself as one of the most important German-speaking institutes in Europe.

What can you do after your studies?

Career opportunities:

General education: The typical route into school practice is via the preparatory service (traineeship). In this phase, you will further develop your practical teaching skills on the basis of your degree.
Adult education: Outside of the school system, there are opportunities for you to work as a teacher in the subject) area|field of adult education.

The teaching degree completed in Thuringia is recognised|to credit in all other federal states upon formal request to the respective Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs. You can apply to the Ministries of Education and Cultural Affairs of other federal states both for the preparatory service (Referendariat) and for employment in the teaching profession (after completing the second state examination). You can obtain more detailed information on this from the respective Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs.

Downloads and links for the degree programme

What are we looking for in prospective students?

You should have a special interest in modern geographical issues and have acquired basic geographical knowledge as part of your school education|schooling. Furthermore, you should be prepared to carry out both natural and social science work in exercises, premises/field work, self-employed individuals|study trips and excursions. You are expected to have good language and argumentation skills, analytical thinking and a willingness to deal with complex systems and to cope with a high reading workload, including in English.

Admission requirements

University entrance qualification

A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme.

More information on university entrance qualifications can be found here.
Initial internship

In Jena, the teacher training course includes an introductory internship lasting 240 hours. You should reflect on your educational experience in dealing with children and young people in order to review your career aspirations and make a conscious decision. It makes sense to complete the introductory internship before starting your studies, but it can also be completed before registering for the internship semester (before the start of the third semester). You can also have work you have already done with children and young people recognized.

Additional application documents for international students

CV

Please submit an up-to-date and complete CV in tabular form. Please provide full details regarding your schooling and academic education to date. You can find more information hereExternal link.
University entrance qualification certificate

Please upload the school certificate confirming your university entrance qualification to our application portal. You can find more information hereExternal link.
University degree certificate / previous periods of study

Please upload transcripts of records for all previous periods of study and degrees, as well as, if applicable, your degree certificate, to the portal.
Proof of German proficiency
Proof of sufficient German proficiency must be provided for all German-language degree programmes. The following certificates are recognized as proof of proficiency by Friedrich Schiller University Jena:

German Language Test for Admission to Higher Education, at least level 2 (DSH-2)

Goethe Certificate, C2 (GDS)

German Language Diploma, Level II of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (DSD II)

TestDaF, at least TDN 4 in all four parts of the examination

Telc German C1 University certificate (at least with the grade “satisfactory”)

German exam as part of the assessment test at a Studienkolleg

Please note: We strongly recommend that you submit the required proof of German proficiency at the time of your application.

If you do not yet have the required language certificate, you may apply for our DSH course starting from German level B1. This course ensures optimal language preparation and also gives you the opportunity to get to know Jena while benefiting from student status.
Translation of international application documents

A translation into German or English must be submitted for every application document that was not originally issued in German or English. These translations must be prepared by an authorized translation office.
APS certificate

Applicants with university degrees from India, Vietnam, or the People’s Republic of China must submit an APS certificate.
University entrance examination
Applicants from the following countries must provide proof of their university entrance examination:

Iran (university entrance examination or proof of a foundation year if the school-leaving certificate was obtained before 2019)

Republic of Korea/South Korea (Scholastic Ability Test)

China (GaoKao)

Contacts

Academic Advisory Service - Lisa Sophia Feige

Room 233
Löbdergraben 32
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Email: sophia.feige@uni-jena.de
Phone: +49 3641 9-48906
Fax: +49 3641 9-48902
Link to download vCard: vCard

Academic Office for Student Affairs and Examinations (ASPA)

Bachstraße 18k
07743 Jena

Support & Help: To Service-Desk
Phone: +49 3641 9-411999
Link to download vCard: vCard
Further link: More information

Telephone hours:
Mondays and Fridays (9:00 – 11:00)
Wednesdays (13:00 – 15:00)

The ASPA is primarily responsible for students in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, and the Faculty of Theology.

Postal address:
Akademisches Studien- und Prüfungsamt
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena

Centre for Teacher Training and Educational Research

Room E010
Semmelweisstr. 12
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Phone: +49 3641 9-401700
Fax: +49 3641 9-401702
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Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Zentrum für Lehrerbildung und Bildungsforschung
Semmelweisstr. 12
07743 Jena

Student Tutor for Teacher Training

Room StuRa-Arbeitsraum
Carl-Zeiß-Straße 3
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Email: lehramt@stura.uni-jena.de
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Further link: More informationExternal linkde

Student Council for Geography

Room 121
Löbdergraben 32
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Email: geomail@uni-jena.de
Phone: +49 3641 9-48899
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Central Student Advisory Service

University Main Building / SSZ
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Support & Help: To Service-Desk
Phone: +49 3641 9-411200
Mobile phone: +49 3641 9-411111
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Further link: To the advisory services

Office hours:
We offer consultations in person, by telephone, and via Zoom. You can make an appointment by calling us on +49 3641 9-411111 (Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00) or outside these office hours on +49 3641 9-411200. You can also use our remote help desk.

Consultation hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (9:00 to 12:20), Tuesdays (14:00 to 18:00), and Wednesdays and Thursdays (14:00 to 16:00).

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Student Service Centre

University Main Building, Room E065
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Support & Help: To Service-Desk
Phone: +49 3641 9-411111
Fax: +49 3641 9-411112
Link to download vCard: vCard
Further link: More information

Opening hours:
Information Desk (UHG; Room E0.65)
Mondays (10:00 – 12:00)
Tuesdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Wednesdays (10:00 – 12:00)
Thursdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Fridays (10:00 – 12:00)

You can also use our remote help desk at
www.uni-jena.de/service-ssz
or send us your enquiries by post.

Telephone hours:
Mondays to Fridays
(9:00 – 11:00)

Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Studierenden-Service-Zentrum
07737 Jena

International Office - International students

University Main Building
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Email: incoming@uni-jena.de
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