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Politikwissenschaft

Bachelor of Arts (als Joint Bachelor of Arts in den Fächern X und Y); language: German

Curriculum

The Bachelor of Arts programme in the special form of Joint Bachelor of Arts in Subjects X and Y allows to combine two different subjects/components.

Through the component 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.

Sample module overview
Sample module overview

Information on the study programme

Module Handbook (PDF file) (opens in new tab)
Study Regulation of Joint Bachelor of Arts in the Subjects X and Y
Semester Course and Examination Schedule
Course Catalogue

Points of contact

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

The Bachelor of Arts programme in the special form of Joint Bachelor of Arts in Subjects X and Y combines two different programmes, of which at least one must be chosen from the subject spectrum of the Department of History and Social Sciences. A disciplinary specialisation is only necessary within the framework of the Master of Arts.

As first subject can be chosen:

  • Germanistik; Geschichte; Philosophie; Politikwissenschaft; Soziologie.

As second subject can be chosen:

  • Germanistik; Geschichte; Informatik; Philosophie; Politikwissenschaft; Soziologie; Wirtschaftswissenschaften.
  • Within the J.B.A. framework, Informatik and Wirtschaftswissenschaften cannot be combined.
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Semesters 6
Language German. Individual courses/modules may be offered in English. Please be aware that scientific literature is be read and edited in English or other foreign languages.
Start of studies Winter semester
Internship optional career-oriented internship
Application Online Application
Formal and language requirementsfor 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

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Related Programmes

Politik und Wirtschaft – Lehramt an beruflichen Schulen, M.Ed.
Politik und Wirtschaft, Lehramt an Gymnasien
Politikwissenschaft, 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. For further information and in cases of doubt, please contact the respective departmental advisor’s office.

Governance und Public Policy, M.A.
Internationale Studien Friedens- und Konfliktforschung, M.A.
Politische Theorie, M.A.

The job market for graduates of Politikwissenschaft is generally broad and varied. Graduates are especially sought after for positions at universities, in teaching and research of Political Science as well as in political education. With the analysis and comparison of the political system of the Federal Republic of Germany as well as 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, the public administration or associations in an advisory capacity or as research consultants.

Depending on the second component the students choose in their Joint Bachelor of Arts programme, other career opportunities can be found in schoolbook and textbook editing, in publishing houses (e.g. in editing), in radio, TV and newspaper editorial teams, in PR and advertisement agencies, in libraries and archives, in international organisations, at Goethe Institutes, as well as in the cultural sector (e.g. as dramaturge at theaters). With additional business qualifications, they can find employment in business enterprises (e.g. in marketing and distribution or in human resources).

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.

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