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BA Political and Social Sciences (Staats- und Sozialwissenschaften) at University of the Bundeswehr Munich

University of the Bundeswehr Munich, Germany

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary Bachelor programme providing foundations and some in-depth knowledge from political science, history, law, economics, sociology and ethics, together with social-science methods such as empirical social research and statistics.

Faculty: Faculty of Political and Social Sciences (Staats- und Sozialwissenschaften)  |  Duration: 7 trimesters (intensive study track)  |  Study mode: full-time, German-taught  |  Location: Neubiberg, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Foundation studies in trimesters 1-3 cover the methods and basics of history, political science and law, plus optional ethics, sociology and economics. In trimesters 4-7 students specialise in either Society and Politics (GuP) or International Law and Politics (IRuP). Two summer modules are required: a text analysis after the first year and an internship or university summer school after the second year.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for a broad range of occupations, with first work experience gained through simulations, excursions and internships.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for the officer career pass a two-day assessment centre and need the general or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulreife or Fachhochschulreife). Up to 20% of places are open to civilian students, who bear the full cost of study and apply through cooperation partners (for example Autobahn GmbH des Bundes or the Eisenbahn-Bundesamt).

Duration: 7 trimesters (intensive study track)

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