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BA Politikwissenschaft (Political Science) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Teaches theories, methods and fields of application from all sub-areas of political science, including political theory, political systems, political education and international politics, with a compulsory internship. Taught in German with some English.

Faculty: Fakultät für Sozialwissenschaften und Philosophie  |  Department: Institut für Politikwissenschaft  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German, partly English  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Basic and advanced modules giving grounding in the theories, methodological approaches and questions of the classical sub-areas of political science.

Career pathways

Problem-solving and systematic thinking skills opening fields such as political education, party-affiliated foundations and other areas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Hochschulreife). Language requirements: English at CEFR B2. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). Last selection NC (cut-off average grade): 1,4. Application period: 02.05. – 15.07.; portal: DoSV.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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