Universität Fribourg Course offerings

Profile of the study programme

The combined diploma from the University of Fribourg offers the following advantages:

One certificate with two teaching qualifications
This course is a way of acquiring a teaching qualification for both Secondary Education Level I and Higher Secondary Education.

Unique in German-speaking Switzerland
The University of Fribourg is the only place in German-speaking Switzerland where a combined university teaching diploma can be obtained.

Flexible course of studies
Two methods of study are available: Students can either enter after obtaining a Master's degree in two teaching subjects (consecutive method) or begin training immediately after obtaining a Bachelor's degree and alongside their Master's (parallel professional studies method).

Step by step from the beginning, putting theory into practice
Our students obtain practical experience right from the very beginning of the programme. After individual lessons during the semester, each student will spend three weeks during the first intermediate semester as a trainee at a school. Additional internships at both target levels then follow.

Personalised attention
We offer a solid university education in an intimate setting. Although the university is a large-scale operation, teacher training proceeds on a personalised basis.

Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is for students to acquire solid vocational skills based on their specialised field of learning and to build the hands-on skills required to teach in schools at Secondary Education Level I and Higher Secondary Education. Future teachers will understand how to plan, initiate, guide and evaluate learning processes and to fulfil their educational mandate in a responsible and professional way.

Organisation of studies
The pedagogical, didactic and practical vocational training covers 106 ECTS credits and is divided into five modules:
– Module 1: Fundamentals of educational sciences and general didactics (15 ECTS credits)
– Module 2: School and society (8 ECTS credits)
– Module 3: Teaching and learning (13 ECTS credits)
– Module 4: Subject Didactics (22 ECTS credits)
– Module 5. Occupational training (48 ECTS credits)

Career openings
The Combined Diploma for Secondary Education Level I and Higher Secondary Education is a certificate of proficiency for teaching at Secondary Education Level I and Higher Secondary Education. This diploma will enable the holder to teach at Secondary Education Level I (Year 9 to Year 11 of the HarmoS system) and/or at academic upper secondary schools, specialised Matura schools and upper secondary specialised schools. Some people use it to pursue a career in other fields.