BA Geology (Minor) at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

The study of geology looks closely at the structure and development of the earth. The analysis of rocks, the observation of processes and the creation of physical and chemical models enable us to develop geological laws. These issues are playing an increasingly prominent role in society, especially when it comes to supplying drinking water and energy resources, dealing with mining damage and assessing geohazards such as earthquakes or tsunamis.

Faculty: Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Science  |  Department: Institute of Geosciences  |  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. The compulsory modules of this study programme will teach you geoscientific methods and subject-specific basics.

Career pathways

Graduates work in areas such as scientific journalism / publishing; science and natural history museums; government agencies or environmental protection institutions.

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