Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences and Public Affairs

At the beginning of the basic course, a lecture series with different central topics for each lecture will clarify the interrelationship of the canon of subjects represented at the faculty. Furthermore, all students are familiarized with the subject-specific basics of the sub-disciplines involved in history, politics and law by attending the basic modules. Introductory modules in economics and the combination of sociology and ethics are compulsory for all students. From the second trimester onwards, they can then choose between the compulsory optional courses in economics and sociology/ethics. All students are also required to complete methodological training (module "Methods and Statistics") during the first year.

In the postgraduate course, students can choose between two specializations: "State Structures and Social Change" (StuG) or "International Law and Politics" (IRuP). While in the StuG specialization political science and history (as well as compulsory courses in sociology and ethics) have priority, IRuP students predominantly concentrate on the international dimensions of political science and law (international and European law).      

During the Bachelor's program, two summer modules must be taken. At the end of the first academic year, students accomplish the first one by writing a text analysis. This task aims at independently practicing one of the core competences taught in the course of study: the work on and with scientific texts as well as the written elaboration of methodically and scientifically profound work results. The second summer module is to be taken after the second academic year, towards the end of the postgraduate course: as a rule, students complete an internship at home or abroad, or attend a university summer school. In exceptional cases, an internationally recognized language certificate can be acquired.