Political Science
(Bachelor of Arts)
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Part-time study is optional.
German HZB: none
International application: German C1
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Short Description
Political Science provides students with insight into political systems, political processes, policy and the theoretical and analytical relations of political organisations in modern societies. The focus is on academic discourse on political theories and contemporary decision-making processes. At Leibniz Universität Hannover, the subject of Political Science is offered on a wide scale, as recommended both nationally and internationally. In other words, the areas of Political Theory, Comparative Government, International Relations and Methods in Political Science are represented. These are supplemented by the Political Science Department’s areas of specialisation: Political Sociology, Policy Areas and Political Administration.
Further information on the website of the programme Political Science (German language only)
Course Content
- History of political ideas and theories of politics
- International relations
- Methods of political science
- Modules from other subjects (such as Law, Economics and Business Administration)
- Periods of practical training and skills related to the specific field of professional activity
- Policy areas and political administration
- Political sociology
- Political systems and government
The degree programme consists of an introductory module, five basic modules on the political science specialisations and a module on methods of political science. In addition, students choose two areas of specialisation at a later stage, in which they take one module each. The degree programme is supplemented by compulsory elective modules from other subjects (including Law, Economics and Business Administration, History and Sociology). Periods of practical training and courses in key transferable skills related to future career options complete the programme.
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- The willingness to get to the depths of political science topics and texts
- Ability to work independently
- Good communication skills
- National and international political institutions, organisations and facilities
- Political parties, associations and administrative bodies
- Media enterprises
- Political Science (Master of Arts)
- Atlantic Studies/ History, Culture and Society (Master of Arts)
- Philosophy of Science (Master of Arts)
- Sociology (Master of Arts)
- Science and Society (Master of Arts)
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:
Admission Requirements
The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations:
Application Deadlines
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.
- Students resuming their studies and transfer students (application for a higher semester) can also apply for the summer semester (1 December - 15 January).
- Requirements for applications from non-EU countries:
- VPD from uni-assist OR a passed assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung) of a preparatory foundation course (Studienkolleg)
- Applications for the Studienkolleg must be submitted by 15 July.
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