BA History of Science (Minor) at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

The Bachelor's supplementary subject provides basic knowledge about science in the past and present. You will become familiar with a variety of historical, theoretical and methodological approaches that will enable you to investigate complex questions and problems relating to the relationship between science, technology and society.

Faculty: Faculty of Biological Sciences  |  Department: Institute of Zoology and Evolutionary Research  |  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 degree consists of a major subject with 120 credit points (abbreviation: LP / 1 LP = 30 hours of attendance, preparation and follow-up work / follow-up activity, learning and assessed coursework and examinations) and a supplementary subject with 60 LP.

Career pathways

The Bachelor's supplementary subject qualifies you for a wide range of activities outside the university, which particularly require interdisciplinary skills and reflection on knowledge and science: Science journalism & science communication; Public,cultural & media relations; Museum & archives; Librarianship & publishing.

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