Standard period of study: | 6 semesters (3 academic years) | |
Programme start: | Winter semester | |
Admission restrictions: | Admission to the programme is restricted | |
Political science (Main Subject): | Scale: 120 credit points (CP) | |
Minor subject | Yes, one on a scale of 60 CP (electable minor subjects) | |
Number of modules (Main Subject): | 10 compulsory modules | |
Module examination formats: | Term paper Written test Oral examination |
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Language(s) of instruction | German, English | |
Programme director: | Prof. Dr. Jens Borchert |
The BA programme in Political Science is divided into ten modules. A module is a self-contained thematic unit that - with the exception of the internship and the final thesis - consists of several courses.
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To this end, you will attend the lecture and an accompanying exercise or tutorial. The module concludes with a "mini-project" (term paper) or a written examination.
Final module examinations, academic achievements and proof of participation:
Students are required to attend the lecture and the tutorial. There is also the option of attending a tutorial. The tutorial is strongly recommended, but is not compulsory.
The module ends with a "mini-project" (term paper) or a written exam.
Students receive a total of 10 credit points for the preparatory course.
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Final module examinations, academic achievements and proof of participation:
Students must attend two seminars in this module.
In one of the two seminars, students only have to provide proof of attendance and receive 3 CP for this.
In the other seminar, students complete a certificate of attendance (3 CP) and a final module examination (4 CP).
The module is completed with a total of 10 credit points.
Contents:
Lecture "Einführung in die Methoden empirischer Sozailforschng":
Lecture "Introduction to Social Science Statistics":
Cumulative module final examination: One written examination (60 minutes) after each of the courses "Introduction to Methods of Empirical Social Research" and "Introduction to Statistics". The overall grade is composed of the average of both written examinations, each of which must be passed individually. The examinations can also be taken together according to the above regulations.
The module is completed with a total of 13 credit points.
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Final module examinations, academic achievements and proof of participation:
Students attend the lecture or seminar "Introduction to Political Theory". If the course is offered as a lecture, students complete a course assignment and receive 3 CP for this. If the course is offered as a seminar, students provide proof of participation and receive 3 CP for this. Students may not take a final module examination in this course.
In addition to the introductory course, students attend two further seminars.
In one of the two seminars, students only provide proof of attendance and receive 3 CP for this.
In the other seminar, students provide proof of attendance (3 CP) and a final module examination (4 CP).
The module is completed with a total of 13 credit points.
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Final module examinations, academic achievements and proof of participation:
Students attend the lecture or seminar "Introduction to Comparative Politics". If the course is offered as a lecture, students complete a course assignment and receive 3 CP for this. If the course is offered as a seminar, students provide proof of participation and receive 3 CP for this. Students may not take a final module examination in this course.
In addition to the introductory course, students attend two further seminars.
In one of the two seminars, students only provide proof of attendance and receive 3 CP for this.
In the other seminar, students provide proof of attendance (3 CP) and a final module examination (4 CP).
The module is completed with a total of 13 credit points.
Final module examinations, academic achievements and proof of participation:
Students attend the lecture or seminar "Introduction to International Relations". If the course is offered as a lecture, students complete a course assignment and receive 3 CP for this. If the course is offered as a seminar, students provide proof of participation and receive 3 CP for this. Students may not take a final module examination in this course.
In addition to the introductory course, students attend two further seminars.
In one of the two seminars, students only provide proof of attendance and receive 3 CP for this.
In the other seminar, students provide proof of attendance (3 CP) and a final module examination (4 CP).
The module is completed with a total of 13 credit points.
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Research application:
Research technique:
Final module examinations, academic achievements and proof of participation:
Students take one seminar each with a focus on research application and one seminar with a focus on research technique. One of the two seminars is completed with a module final examination in the form of a term paper.
In one of the two seminars, students provide proof of participation and receive 3 CP for this.
In the second seminar, students provide proof of attendance (3 CP) and a final module examination (4 CP).
The module is completed with a total of 10 credit points.
Final module examinations, academic achievements and proof of participation:
The awarding of credit points always depends on the organising department.
Electronic examination registration is not possible in the optional module. Students should use the module slip for the optional module.
The module is completed with a total of 8 credit points.
Grades in the optional module are not included in the overall grade.
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The students gain insight into the structure and work organisation of the institution providing the internship and actively work in it. The internship should be carried out in an area relevant to politics in the broadest sense, e.g. at a public institution, associations, non-governmental organisations, private-sector companies, etc. The students find out to what extent political or social science methods and competences are applied in professional practice and thereby receive impulses and orientation for their future career choice. By being involved in everyday work processes, students acquire practical skills and competences of everyday professional life, which are only acquired to a limited extent in this form during university studies.
Modulabschlussprüfungen, Studienleistungen und Teilnahmenachweise:
At least 330 hours must be completed during the internship. Longer internships are always possible. Students receive 11 credit points for completing the hours. Students receive 1 credit point for successful participation in the study day.
The internship does not have to be registered with the department in advance. There is no electronic examination registration for the internship. It is booked via the module slip for the internship.
The module is completed with a total of 12 credit points. There is no grade for the internship module.
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Final thesis and proof of participation:
In the colloquium, students provide proof of participation and receive 3 CP for this. If possible, we recommend taking the colloquium in the semester before writing the final thesis or alongside it. If possible, students should attend the colloquium with the person who is also supervising their final thesis.
Students receive 12 credit points for the final thesis. The thesis is not registered via the electronic examination registration. Students use the Bachelor's thesis registration form. Students must find their own supervisor at least one semester in advance. The second supervisor can also be assigned by the Examination Office on request.
Students have 9 weeks from the time of registration to write their thesis. Registration may take place when 7 modules in the main subject have been completed.
Students take the oral examination (defence of the Bachelor's thesis) after the thesis has been corrected. Students coordinate the date with their supervisor. Students receive 3 credit points for the oral examination.
The entire module is completed with 18 credit points.
Dipl.-Soz. Alexander Simon
Student counselling for B.A. programs in Political Science and
Sociology / Student counselling for M.A. programs / M.A. admission /
B.A./M.A. internship counselling
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