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BA Computer Science (Minor) at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany

Programme overview

Intelligent and information-processing systems have arrived in all areas of life in our society and are constantly evolving. The minor subject "Computer Science" will provide you with the necessary tools. Future innovative leaders, for example, will benefit greatly from a basic understanding of the ideas and models of computer science in order to be able to use the systems that optimally support the content-related work in their field.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science  |  Department: Institute of Computer Science  |  Duration: 6 semesters (60 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

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. Our programme comprises compulsory modules conveying basic knowledge, and required elective modules (5th/6th semester).

Career pathways

Graduates work in areas such as Teamwork in front of the computer; media (e.g. in publishing, print media, radio or television); documentation (e.g. in museums, libraries, archives); adult education; public relations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No Numerus Clausus (open admission). University entrance qualification: A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme. Language requirements: Admission and language requirements for applicants of foreign nationality and without German Abitur: www.uni-jena.de/en/study-orientation-international.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (60 ECTS)

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