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Politikwissenschaft / Political Science (major subject in a combined bachelor’s degree)
Program: Politikwissenschaft / Political Science
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Program option: major subject in a combined bachelor's degree
Study model: combined bachelor's degree
Program length: 6/8 semesters / 3/4 years (180/ 210 ECTS points) (depending on the combination)
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The Marburg political science major provides fundamental knowledge of political science and the ability to work independently as a scientist using the appropriate methods.
The aim of political science education at Marburg is to enable students to scientifically describe and analyse the interrelationships of social and political life and to gain critical insights from them.
This major provides a comprehensive scientific foundation in the subject of political science (political theory, political system of the Federal Republic of Germany, comparative political science, international relations, empirical methods of political science). The scope of the course is complemented by topics specific to Marburg, such as the "critique of gender relations" and "political economy". There are also interdisciplinary topics such as democratic research, structural conflicts in modern societies, international political economy and global and regional politics. The major is distinguished from the minor by the fact that the curriculum is broader and more intensive.
The major integrates modules oriented towards professional practice, such as vocational orientation and internship.
An integral part of the combined Bachelor's degree is the MarSkills programme, in which you will acquire valuable, future-oriented skills.
Prospects
Students majoring in political science are qualified - depending on their individual combination of subjects - to work in the following occupational fields:
- Political offices at regional, state, federal and international level
- Policy advice
- Journalism
- Public relations
- Management, administration and lecturing positions
- Political education, political youth and adult education
- Further education
- Science
If you have a strong interest in science, you can also go straight into a Master's degree. The University of Marburg offers a wide range of options: for example, the Master's in Political Science, the Master's in Political Integration and Economic Globalisation, Master's in Politics and Economics of the Near and Middle East and the Master's in Peace and Conflict Studies. The PhD provides access to scientific professions.
The choice of your major subject will decisively shape your professional qualifications profile. In conjunction with one or two minor subjects, your relevant work experience (e.g. internships, part-time jobs, voluntary work) and your personal skills, it will enable you to refine your profile and carve out your own individual array of career options.
Admission requirements
Higher education entrance qualification:
General higher education entrance qualification or subject-related higher education entrance qualification1 or advanced technical college entrance qualification or master craftsman's examination as well as comparable qualifications of advanced vocational training or vocationally qualified persons
1 The university decides on the validity of the subject restriction for this subject.
Knowledge and skills specific to the course to be demonstrated prior to admission:
English language skills at level B2
If the required language skills are not met, students must provide proof of proficiency by the time they re-register for the third semester. semester.
Supplementary subject:
In order to apply or enrol, you must select one or two minor subjects in the online application.
Cannot be combined with:
Political Science (minor)
Admission type:
Free (no NC)Who can answer questions?
Technical questions about your application
Content-related questions about the program
Dr. Ingrid El Masry
Ketzerbach 63
Room: +2/0160
35032 Marburg
Phone: (+49) 06421 28-24384
E-Mail: elmasry@staff.uni-marburg.de or studienberatungpowi@staff.uni-marburg.de
Office Hour: Please note the current information on office hours.Formal questions about your application
Ellen Huth
Tel.: +49 6421/28 22222
Email: application@uni-marburg.de
Office hours: Mondays - Fridays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Central European Time)Application & Deadline
