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Political Science/ Politikwissenschaft – (B.A.)
University of Bremen
Fachbereich Sozialwissenschaften
| Application Deadline: | July 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - | ||
| Location: | Bremen / Germany / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English German | ||
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The main focus of Political Science is, on the one hand, on political institutions such as the government, parliament, the judicial system, political parties, international organisations, and the administration (polity); on the other hand it is concerned with conflicts of interest and the power mechanisms which determine political processes (politics), and finally with the political contents and programmes in individual fields of politics (policy). The aim of the programe is to provide students with comprehensive academic and career-oriented knowledge of political fields (e.g. social policy, environmental policy, European policy), political institutions and political processes on the national, European and international levels.
Subsequent non-teaching occupational fields
Graduates can choose between different career fields in the three key sectors of modern society: the state, the economy and civil society. These fields encompass, for example, career opportunities in national and international organisations, the media, the administration, the economy, in trade associations and societies, in academic research and teaching institutions, as well as in the entire spectrum of politically oriented social agencies and establishments.
Contents
Besides studies in political science, the degree course encompasses studies in law, economics and sociology. The topics covered in the field of political science include an introduction to the social sciences and the governmental system of the Federal Republic of Germany, political theory, international relations, comparative political science and European integration, as well as policy analysis. Students studying for a joint Bachelor degree with the aim of becoming teachers must also have a specialisation in specialist didactics.
Area foci/ modules for advanced specialisation
Students studying the programme as a sole or main subject can attend advanced courses in the compulsory elective Area1 modules Pol-M 10 - 14. Individual specialisations in General Studies are possible.
General Studies
General Studies account for 25% of the study programme. These courses train key competences for subsequent career fields. By building their own individual specialities, students are able to shape and amplify their academic profile.
School-related studies for trainee teachers - general, incl. studies in education
In this programme area, subject-related studies in the field of teacher training are supplemented with courses dealing with teaching practice. This programme area comprises 25% to 50% of studies in the field of teacher training, depending on the type of school envisaged. It encompasses the following topics: studies in education, subject didactics, internships and key qualifications.
Work practicals
Sole subject Bachelor
Students must undertake a compulsory two two-month internship during their studies. Ideally, the internship should be embedded in the pursued career field. Additional voluntary internships may be recognised for General Studies.
Joint Bachelor
Students on the programme who intend to become teachers must undertake a career orientation practical on completion of their first semester, as well as additional further periods of teaching practicals. These practicals are integrated in the components of the programme designated as professionalisation area (intensive preparation and follow-up, as well as teaching assignments provided by the University).
Students studying for a non-teaching Joint BA/main subject: a two-month non-teaching internship.
Semester abroad
A stay abroad is not compulsory, but recommended for fifth semester students.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
* General qualification for university entrance or specific higher education entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur, Einstufungsprüfung).
* English level B1 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; to be evidenced by “Abitur” (diploma from German secondary school qualifying for university admission or matriculation) , language certificate or language examination.
* Level of competence B1 by Abitur: 7 years language teaching, continued by the end of form 12 with 8 points foundation course (GK) or 7 points advanced course (LK).
* Compulsory participation in an Online-Selfassessment (selfclassification test) for the appraisal of the individual suitability for the study of politics
* A good command of English at B 2-Level according to the Common European Framework has to be proven till the third semester.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
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You can contact Prof.Dr. Andreas Klee to ask a question about Political Science/ Politikwissenschaft at University of Bremen.
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