Politics as subject in the Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree Programme
(Bachelor of Arts)
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Short Description
Politics is offered as one of two subjects in the Interdisciplinary Bachelor's programme. Please note the subject combination options.
The degree programme in Political Science imparts knowledge of political systems, political processes, political content as well as theoretical and analytical relationships of political organisations in modern societies. At Leibniz Universität Hannover, the subject is offered in the nationally and internationally recommended breadth, i.e. the areas of political theory and history of ideas, comparative government, international relations and political science methods are represented. Other areas covered by the Institute of Political Science include political sociology, policy areas and political administration. Since the interdisciplinary bachelor's programme is polyvalent, i.e. it includes a teaching option, the sub-area of didactics of political education is also represented.
Further information on the website of the programme Politics (German language only)
Course Content
- Political theory and history of ideas
- International relations
- Political science statistics
- Policy areas and political administration
- Political sociology
- Political systems and government
- Teaching methodology
The degree programme is divided into an introductory module, basic compulsory modules and a module on political science statistics. Depending on the choice of subjects (politics as a first or second subject) and the study objective (teaching or non-teaching professional fields), the degree programme is completed with compulsory and elective modules.
As part of the interdisciplinary bachelor's programme, students with a teaching focus must complete a four-week non-school internship and a four-week school internship. The non-school internship serves to give students a first insight into the world of work outside of school and thus to help them to check their professional orientation. For students with an non-school-based focus, an eight-week non-school-based internship must be completed.
Politik als Erstfach:
| Semester | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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| Bachelorarbeit (10 LP) | |||
| Wahlmodule | Wahlpflichtmodul(e) je nach Studienziel (Lehramt oder außerschulisch) | Wahlpflichtmodul(e) je nach Studienziel (Lehramt oder außerschulisch) | ||||
Politik als Zweitfach:
| Semester | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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| Wahlmodule | Wahlpflichtmodul(e) je nach Studienziel (Lehramt oder außerschulisch) | Wahlpflichtmodul(e) je nach Studienziel (Lehramt oder außerschulisch) | ||||
- The willingness to explore political science topics and texts
- Ability to work independently
- Good communication skills
- Teacher Education option: an interest in working with pupils at a later stage
- National and international political institutions, organisations and facilities
- Political parties, associations and administrative bodies
- Media enterprises
- Teaching position at a grammar school (after completing the relevant Master’s degree programme)
- Political Science (Master of Arts)
- Atlantic Studies/ History, Culture and Society (Master of Arts)
- Philosophy of Science (Master of Arts)
- Sociology (Master of Arts)
- Higher Education, Science, Society (Master of Arts)
- Politics and Economics 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)
- Economic Geography (Master of Arts)
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
01.06.-15.07. 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 (December 1st - January 15th.
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 July 15th.
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