BA Political Science at University of Mannheim

Programme overview

Political Science deals with questions of power. Here in Mannheim, we focus on empirical questions regarding the distribution of power between groups or individuals. This means that we analyze the role of institutions, organizations, and the public in preparing, agreeing, and implementing political decisions within democratic and non-democratic regimes.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Duration: 6 semesters (3 years); at least 180 ECTS credits | Study mode: full-time; English-taught and German-taught | Intake: Fall semester (September) | Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Institutions are, for example, governments, parliaments, and courts. Organizations include parties and interest groups, while the public is everyone who lives in a certain country, region, or city. The questions we deal with include, for example: How do different groups evaluate their opportunities for political participation? Why do politicians not always implement the most popular decisions? To what extent are surveys considered in political decision-making?

Career pathways

The expertise of political scientists is in demand in various fields.

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Entry requirements

No numerus clausus. German proficiency at C1 level is required unless the applicant holds a German university entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). The bachelor’s program in Political Science is currently selective. The following selection criteria are taken into account: grade average achieved in your university entrance qualification the grades achieved in Mathematics and English other achievements relevant to your application (such as experience in a federal, state, or local public administration, public relations work for a political party, journalistic activities for the press or the media, work in trade unions, social organizations, or church associations) Application period: Selective programs: from 1 June until 15 July Non-selective programs: from 1 June until 31 August

Intake: Fall semester (September)

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years); at least 180 ECTS credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-studies/applying/

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