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BA Political Science (complementary subject) at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany

Programme overview

Complementary subject introducing the foundations and main research results of political science, with analyses of formal and informal political systems, comparison of political systems, politics in the European Union, international relations, peace and conflict research.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German (partly English)-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Semester 1 combines an introductory lecture with an exercise on classics of political theory; semester 2 combines a lecture on the German political system with an exercise.

Career pathways

Officer roles in ministries, political parties, foundations and associations; journalism.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent qualification; local numerus clausus. Studied only in combination with a core subject of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Application: local numerus clausus, application to HHU; application period 04.05.2026 - 15.07.2026.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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