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BA Political Science (50% weighting) at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

Students of the degree programme in Political Science primarily study the organisation and functioning of political institutions, the agencies and processes operating between state and society, the complexion of governance as a function of state policy, and international relations.

Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences  |  Department: Institute for Political Science  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught and German-taught and German and English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The Bachelor’s degree programme consists of a variety of modules, typically made up of two courses and their associated examinations, for which students normally earn ten credits. The B.A.

Career pathways

The polyvalent Bachelor's degree opens up two qualification options: the academic training can serve as the basis for the Master of Education in the Lehramt Gymnasium profile if the career goal is to become a teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission route: Subjects with local admission restriction. Language of instruction: German and English.

Intake: Winter semester only

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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