Philosophy as subject in the Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree Programme
(Bachelor of Arts)
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Short Description
The subject philosophy is offered as one of two subjects within the Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree Programme. Please note the subject combination options.
Philosophy is a questioning science that grapples with issues of a general and fundamental nature. Examples of such questions include: What is real?; What is truth?; Under which conditions can we claim to know something (rather than simply believing that we know it)?; Do we, as people, have free will?; What constitutes good behaviour and how does it differ from behaviour that is wrong, unjust, immoral, and so on?; What obligations do we have towards other people?; What are natural laws?; How do explanations in individual disciplines work? Philosophers debate such questions and responses to them, and analyse the arguments for and against the potential responses. In line with the broad range of questions posed by philosophers, philosophy encompasses a multitude of areas such as metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, logic, philosophy of culture, social philosophy, political philosophy, philosophy of law, philosophy of religion, philosophy of science, and ethics.
Course Content
- History of philosophy
- Integration of philosophical research and teaching
- Practical philosophy (with seminars on ethics as well as political, legal and social philosophy)
- Theoretical philosophy (with seminars on logic, metaphysics, epistemology and the philosophy of science)
In the Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree Programme with philosophy as the first subject, students complete the compulsory modules "Basic Module Theoretical Philosophy", "Basic Module Practical Philosophy", "Basic Module History of Philosophy I", "Basic Module History of Philosophy I" and "Logic". In addition, they take a module on academic wiriting and a module on philosophical topics and texts as well as three compulsory elective modules.
You can chose between a school focus or an non-school-based focus. The bachelor thesis is written in the sixth semester. It proves the ability to work scientifically.
In the second subject, the subject of philosophy is divided into the compulsory modules "Basic Module Theoretical Philosophy", "Basic Module Practical Philosophy" and "Basic Module History of Philosophy" I", "Basic Module History of Philosophy I" and "Logic". In addition, a module on philosophical topics and texts and at least one compulsory elective module must be taken. You can chose between a school focus or an non-school-based focus.
- A high degree of independence and mental agility
- The basic ability to analyse philosophical problems, develop own responses to these problems and present them orally and in writing
- A knowledge of English is desirable
- Master’s (M.Ed.) Teacher Training Course for Grammar Schools
- Master’s degree programme in Philosophy of Science (M.A.)
- Journalism
- Publishing and other media
- Politics, art and culture
- Science administration
- Adult education
- Philosophy of Science (Master of Arts)
- Science and Society (Master of Arts)
- Philosophy as subject in the Master’s Teacher Training Course for Grammar Schools (Master of Education)
- Master’s Teacher Training Course for Grammar Schools (Master of Education) (only possible with a school-based focus)
Under certain conditions, admission to the following Master''s programme is also possible. More detailed information can be found in the respective admission regulations. If you have any questions, please contact the course advice of the desired Master''s programme:
- Educational Studies (Master of Arts) (only possible with a school-based focus, at least 11 ECTS in education / psychology)
Admission Requirements
Some subjects in the Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree Programme are restricted: Biology, Computer Science, English Studies (school subject: English), Geography, German Studies (school subject: German), History, Music, Performing Arts, Politics, Sports and Study of Religion / Values and Norms.
Other subjects are admission-free: Catholic Theology (school subject: Catholic Religious Education), Chemisty, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Protestant Theology (school subject: Protestant Religious Education), Spanish Studies (school subject: Spanish).
The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulation.
Note: The admission regulations reflect the legally prescribed subject combinations in the Master regulation of Lower Saxony.
All currently possible subject combinations can be found under "Combinations".
Application Deadlines
For a subject combination with at least one subject with restricted admission:
1 June - 15 July of the year for the winter semester
- First-year students (application for the 1st semester) can only apply for the winter semester.
- Those continuing their studies (application for higher semesters) can also apply for the summer semester (1 December - 15 January).
For a subject combination with two admission-free subjects:
1 June - 30 September of the year for the winter semester
- First-year students (application for the 1st semester) can only enrol in the winter semester.
- Students resuming their studies and transfer students (application for higher semesters) can also enrol in the summer semester (1 December - 31 March ).
The following applies to applications from non-EU countries:
- VPD from uni-assist OR a passed assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung) of a preparatory foundation course (Studienkolleg) is required.
- Applications for the Studienkolleg must be submitted by 15 July.
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