Is there hardly a day in which you don't check the latest news from the world of politics on your smartphone? Friedrich Merz, Mario Voigt or Xi Jinping are not just mere names to you either? If so, you can deepen your passion in the Bachelor's programme ‘Political Science’. You will be taught the subject-specific basics for analysing and explaining political action and events (e.g. elections or demonstrations) at the University of Jena. Politics is interdisciplinary which is why it has many overlaps with subjects such as economics, law or philosophy.
In order to understand events and interactions as a whole and to make interrelations transparent, you have no choice but to read books and (English) specialist articles during. Good mathematical skills are also an advantage, especially for statistical analyses. But you will also leave the lecture theatre from time to time. A variety of excursions, such as to Brussels, Strasbourg and Berlin, or current events on German and international politics will give you an insight into practice. Especially in times of increasing disillusionment with politics and populism, curious experts like you are more important than ever.?
Irena and Marcel, two students of Political Science at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, offer an insight into the Bachelor's and Master's programmes.
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major subject
Graphic: Sophie BartholomeThe bachelor's degree is the first professional qualification. The standard period of study is six semesters, during which various forms of courses (e.g. lectures, seminars or practical courses) are offered for the individual modules.
A multi-subject bachelor’s programme consists of a major subject with 120 credit points (CP for short; 1 CP = 30 hours for attendance, preparation and follow-up work, private study, assessed coursework and examinations) and a minor subject with 60 CP.
The study programme in the major subject ‘Political Science’ comprises 13?modules These include eight compulsory modules (75?CP) and five required elective modules (45?CP). You can combine the major subject with any of the minor subjects offered at the University In addition, you can set your own focus during your studies and study certain topics in greater depth.
The following table shows the possible structure of your studies in ‘Political Science’:
| 1st?semester | 2nd semester | 3rd semester | 4th semester | 5th semester | 6th semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Political Science (5?CP) ? |
Political Theory and the History of Political Thought (10?CP) |
Comparative Government (10?CP) |
Foreign Policy and 欧洲杯投注地址_明升体育-竞彩足球比分推荐 Relations (10?CP) |
Specialization module of your own choice* (10?CP) | Specialization module of your own choice* (10?CP) |
| Political System of the Federal Republic of Germany (10?CP) |
Quantitative and Qualitative Methods of Empirical Social Research (15?CP) |
European Studies?/ 欧洲杯投注地址_明升体育-竞彩足球比分推荐 Organizations (15?CP) |
Internship (10?CP) |
Bachelor thesis (10?CP) |
|
| Techniques of Scientific Working (5?CP) |
? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
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Abbreviations: CP = credit points
* You can choose from the following specialization modules: Political Systems, Political Theory and the History of Political Thought, Comparative Government, Foreign Policy and 欧洲杯投注地址_明升体育-竞彩足球比分推荐 Relations as well as European Studies.
More detailed information can be found in the module catalogue for the study programme [in German]External link.
Franziska Martha Nolte
Image: Sophie BartholomeThe study programme provides very good basic and methodological training in the first semesters. Thanks to the small lecture and seminar sizes, there are many opportunities to talk to the lecturers, clear up any ambiguities and discuss improbable scenarios.
Franziska Martha Nolte, Political Science student?
at Friedrich Schiller University Jena
The Institute of Political Science is located on campus at Carl-Zeiss-Stra?e 3, right in the heart of the city.
Areas of employment for graduates
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Image: Designed by wavebreakmedia_micro / freepik.comA university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme.
More information on university entrance qualifications can be found here.
Carl-Zei?-Str. 3
07743 Jena
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07743 Jena
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Akademisches Studien- und Prüfungsamt
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We offer consultations in person, by telephone, and via Zoom. You can make an appointment by calling us on +49 3641 9-411111 (Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00) or outside these office hours on +49 3641 9-411200. You can also use our remote help desk.
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Information Desk (UHG; Room E0.65)
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Telephone hours:
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