General Studies (as a teaching subject) Leuphana University Lüneburg
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 6 semesters
- Location
- Lüneburg
Overview and admission
Study Type
undergraduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
- Primary Education, Primary School Pedagogy
- General Life and Learning Skills (Teaching Degree)
Focus
Foundation of Educational Processes, Education for Sustainable Development, Social education, Multi-Perspective Integrated General Studies, Contents of Reference Subjects Geography, History, Natural Sciences or Politics
Annotation
Leuphana University Lüneburg offers the "Teaching and Learning" Bachelor’s degree programme for the Teaching Qualification for Primary/Secondary School Level 1.
During the teacher training course 'Teaching and Learning', you will study the subject of teaching as well as a further teaching subject of your choice. For an overview of the possible subject combinations, please see: www.leuphana.de/ghr
SPECIAL FEATURE
The subject General Studies consists of a core area and a related subject. You can choose from the following related subjects:
- Geography
- History
- Natural Sciences
- Politics
Admission requirements
The Leuphana University Lüneburg has its own admission procedure for bachelor's degrees. In addition to the grade of a valid higher education entrance qualification, particular achievements and experience are taken into consideration, such as involvement in school or extra-curricular activities (including being a school representative), stays abroad or completed vocational training.
It is also possible to increase your chances of admission by voluntarily participating in the selection days.
Lecture period
Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 29.01.2027The engineering degree course at the college starts with the Opening Week: www.leuphana.de/openingweek
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
ExpiredDeadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
ExpiredApplication deadline for Germans and inhabitants
For all study programmes at the Leuphana, local admission restrictions apply.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
At the Leuphana Universität Lüneburg tuition fees are only charged for the career-integrated degree courses. All other degree courses are only subject to semester contributions.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German