Study programmes

Graduates of the follow-up Master’s degree programme Teacher Education in Philosophy are prepared to work as beginning teachers of philosophy at lower secondary schools and upper secondary schools, including the lower levels of multi-year grammar schools and other corresponding educational institutions. The programme prepares graduates for the independent performance of the teaching profession and supports their further professional development.
Professional Profile of the Graduate
The programme systematically develops the professional competencies required for lesson planning, teaching and reflection, for working with diverse groups of students, and for the formation of a professional teacher identity. Graduates have a well-developed professional attitude, are familiar with the aims and values of education, and are prepared to enter school practice as reflective and responsible teachers.
Thanks to well-structured and reflected teaching practice, graduates are able to make a smooth transition into school reality and to adapt to different educational contexts. The programme also supports the ability for further professional learning and lifelong development.
Disciplinary and Subject-Didactic Profile of the Graduate
In the disciplinary component, graduates deepen their knowledge of philosophy with regard to their previous education and individual academic orientation. The program focuses on the further development of the theoretical and methodological foundations of philosophy and on its broader connections with other social science disciplines taught at upper secondary schools. Graduates develop advanced skills in textual analysis and interpretation, conceptual work, argumentation, and cultivated oral and written communication, as well as the ability for philosophical reflection and self-reflection.
In the subject-didactic component, graduates acquire competencies necessary for high-quality teaching of philosophy and related social science subjects. They are prepared to select and combine appropriate teaching methods, to adapt instruction to the educational needs of students, and to meaningfully mediate philosophical topics within their social and personal contexts.
Professional Prospects of the Graduate
Graduates of the Master’s degree programme are qualified for the teaching profession and may find employment primarily in institutions providing lower secondary and upper secondary education. The competencies acquired are also applicable in other professional positions within the education system, public administration, and institutions where a Master’s-level teaching qualification is required.
An integral part of the program is systematic work with a professional portfolio that integrates outputs from disciplinary, subject-didactic and pedagogical-psychological courses as well as from teaching practice. Graduates enter professional practice with a solid collection of teaching materials and reflected experience and are prepared for further professional development. The program also creates a foundation for further academic education, including doctoral studies.