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Politikwissenschaft

Bachelor of Arts; language: German

Curriculum

In the Bachelor of Arts programme Politikwissenschaft, the students acquire knowledge of political institutions as well as processes and forms of political control that take place on different levels within and beyond the nation state. They address political institutions and processes, political theory and the history of ideas or power structures in international relations. Furthermore, they obtain practical skills to be able to address political issues theoretically and empirically.

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Information on the study programme

Module Handbook (PDF file) (opens in new tab)
Study Regulations with Semester Course and Examination Schedule
Course Catalogue
Video: History and Social Sciences at TU Darmstadt

Points of contact

Institute for Political Science
Office for Student Affairs
Departmental Student Advisory Service
Departmental Students' Representative Committee

Semesters 6
Language German. Please be aware that scientific literature is be read and edited in English or other foreign languages.
Start of studies Winter semester
Internship mandatory career-oriented internship
Entrance qualification Foreign/international certificates have to correspond to a domestic university entrance qualification. More…
Admission procedure open admission without special procedures
Application Online Application
Formal and language requirements for applicants with international qualifications
Good to know Pre-Courses & orientation week
Website for first-year students
Preparatory courses for international students
Studying from A to Z
Costs and budget

Is the programme right for you? Find out!

Come and see, touch and feel, meet and greet:

hobit: Hochschul- und Berufsinformationstage in Darmstadt (orientation event)
University visits, labs, internships, and more

Or online:

Online Self-Assessment for selecting a course of study
Kann ich MINT?

For listeners:

Podcast “fuTUre students”

Perspectives on careers:

Career guidings with the #studentsofTUdarmstadt
TU Darmstadt Career Service

The job market for graduates of Political Science is generally broad and varied. Graduates are especially sought after for positions at universities, in teaching and research in the field of Political Science as well as in political education. With the analysis and comparison of the political system of the Federal Republic of Germany and other countries or the examination of state and constitutional fundamentals from the point of view of political theory, they can support parties, parliaments, political foundations, public administration or associations in an advisory capacity or as research consultants.

For this reason it is important to start gaining practical work experience in relevant organisations early in the degree programme. This way students can promote themselves as competent professionals in practice and make important professional contacts. The likelihood of finding a good position is definitely heightened if the student is flexible when it comes to commuting or even moving abroad. Good English language skills are particularly important when it comes to the international job market.

TU Darmstadt Career Service

Related Programmes
Politik und Wirtschaft – Lehramt an Gymnasien
Politikwissenschaft, J.B.A.

Master's Programmes
Please note that admission to the Master’s Degree programme may also depend on additional requirements. This particularly applies to non-consecutive courses of study (meaning with a Bachelor’s degree in a different area of focus or field of study than the desired Master’s degree programme) and to applicants of other universities. If you have any questions, please contact the respective departmental advisor’s office.
Politik und Wirtschaft – Lehramt an beruflichen Schulen, M.Ed.
Governance und Public Policy, M.A.
Internationale Studien / Friedens- und Konfliktforschung, M.A.
Politische Theorie, M.A.