Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Semester fee
78
Euro
Start of the program
Winter semester
Standard length of the program
6
Semester
Place of study
Eichstätt
Part-time studies possible
No
In the undergraduate Bachelor’s degree program in Politics and Society, you will acquire comprehensive knowledge in the fields of political science and sociology. You will also learn to apply this interdisciplinary knowledge in a practical context. The Bachelor's program in Politics and Society offers great individual freedom: You can choose from five specialization profiles and design your studies either with an international (semester abroad) or research-oriented focus (research internship at the KU). Thinking outside the box in Studium.Pro sets the Bachelor's program in Politics and Society apart - along with small groups in courses and personal supervision and support.
The program in detail
Contents
The Bachelor’s program in Politics and Society has a standard length of six semesters and consists of required, required elective and elective courses.
Structure
Semesters 1 and 2
In the first two semesters, you will start by completing a large part of the required area. On the one hand, you will get to know the comparative, theoretical-philosophical, and international perspectives of political science. On the other hand, you will discover sociology from a theoretical, process-oriented, and empirical-social research perspective.
Semesters 3 and 4
For the third and fourth semesters, you choose your individual focus from five profiles: International Relations, Politics and Communication, Culture and Society, Political and Social Theory or Political Education.
Semesters 5 and 6
In the fifth semester, you will either study abroad or gain practical research experience in a current study project at the KU. At the end of your studies, you will write your Bachelor's thesis in semester six.
The program in awards and rankings
The Bachelor’s program in Politics and Society was accredited by ACQUIN in 2012 and re-accredited by AQAS in February 2018 until 2023.
Rankings and assessments
KU students and alumni have voted for their University to be Germany's most popular university in the 2024 ranking of the online portal StudyCheck. This is the third time in a row, as KU was also voted the most popular university in 2021 and 2022. The ranking was based on over 78,000 evaluations for more than 500 higher education institutions and universities. 97 percent of students questioned for the ranking would recommend studying at the KU to others.
"There is no better praise for a university than almost 100 percent of students and alumni agreeing: I can only recommend studying at the KU! That is why we are very pleased with the ranking’s outcome, because it expresses the high level of satisfaction of our students," says KU President Prof. Dr. Gabriele Gien.
Studying abroad
For finding a suitable institution for your stay abroad, you can choose from a broad network of partner universities with approx. 300 universities worldwide. The KU International Office supports students in the planning phase and provides information on different financing possibilities for stays abroad.
Practical connection
An internship of at least six weeks is an integral part of the Bachelor's degree program in Politics and Society. You can complete it during a lecture-free period of your choice in both public and private institutions. Possible internship institutions include administrations, ministries, offices of political parties, interest groups and social associations, non-governmental organizations, media, companies, or representations of political foundations abroad. Furthermore, you can also decide to complete the optional research internship at the KU.
For individual advice and support in finding an internship and financing possibilities, the KU Career Service and the International Internship Service are happy to help.
Career possibilities and professional fields
Career prospects
The interdisciplinary Bachelor's degree program in Politics and Society is not only the ideal preparation for a Master's program, but also provides students with the professional foundation for a wide range of career opportunities. Thanks to a deliberate practical orientation, the teaching of key professional skills, as well as the opportunity to choose an individual focus during the profile phase, graduates will have access to professional fields both in the public and private sector. In addition, the KU Career Service offers a wide range of personal counseling and coaching for your career entry.
What students say about the program
"The Bachelor’s degree program in Politics and Society is a great degree program for anyone who is interested in current political and social processes! I especially like the opportunity to set my individual focus areas. The vast choice offered in the profile and elective area allows you to pursue your own interests.…
"The Bachelor’s degree program in Politics and Society is a great degree program for anyone who is interested in current political and social processes! I especially like the opportunity to set my individual focus areas. The vast choice offered in the profile and elective area allows you to pursue your own interests. Also the choice of seminars leaves room to design your own study program! Furthermore, the excellent supervision and support by the lecturers is a huge advantage. Due to the small student groups in seminars, you can build a good relationship with your lecturers. In addition, students receive personal support and individual advice at all times!”
"I study Politics and Society in the 4th semester and I can only absolutely recommend this degree program. We attend excellent courses that are not overcrowded and deal with different perspectives on the subject of politics and society. The small size of the University is an absolute advantage; the staff-to-student…
"I study Politics and Society in the 4th semester and I can only absolutely recommend this degree program. We attend excellent courses that are not overcrowded and deal with different perspectives on the subject of politics and society. The small size of the University is an absolute advantage; the staff-to-student ratio is excellent. No matter when and no matter what questions and concerns you might have, you will quickly receive feedback and support from the lecturers. The possibility of integrating a semester abroad in the study plan is also great and the KU offers a very wide range of partner universities. Everyone will definitely find something to suit their taste. Finally, I was also convinced by the possibility of additional specialization that is possible from the third semester onwards.”
The KU
The KU has two campuses: Eichstätt and Ingolstadt. Seven faculties are located in Eichstätt. The Ingolstadt School of Management (WFI) and MIDS (Institute of Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning and Data Science) are located on our Ingolstadt campus.
This degree program is taught on our Eichstätt campus.
Studying in Eichstätt
Study location
The district of Eichstätt and the city of Ingolstadt are located in the heart of Bavaria. This central location also means that the KU is easy to reach. Eichstätt impresses with its unique combination of baroque architecture, modern amenities and the picturesque nature of the Altmühltal natural park.
Campus
Short distances and lavish green spaces characterize the KU campus in Eichstätt. The KU is a campus University with modern facilities. The buildings on campus are located close to the Eichstätt old town.
More than just a degree
Studying at the KU not only provides you with the specialist knowledge you need, but also aims to open up real future prospects for its students. We want to support our students in finding their own personal path to their individual dream future! The question is not "What career do I want to pursue?", but rather "Who do I want to be?"
Advisory Service
Some offers and study conditions are different for international students – our International Office is happy to provide help and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our team. We are happy to accompany you on your way to the KU and hope that we can welcome you in person soon!
Armelle
Langenwald
International degree seeking students coordinator - Campus Ingolstadt
Building
Hauptbau
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Room: HB-209
Application
Requirements
General university entrance qualification (Allgemeine Hochschulreife)
Language requirements
DSH 2
Application period winter
May 01
-
Jul 15
Admission restriction
No
Selection procedure
No
Application
The application process for international applicants is now completely digital. You can register online in our application portal and carry out and submit your application. After you have carried out the application and uploaded your documents, you do not need to send your documents to us again by post. You do have to submit certified true copies only if you are admitted at the time of enrollment.
Depending on the course of study, you may be asked for information on internships, professional experience, etc. Please upload the relevant documents in the upload area for all the information you provide, even if these are not mandatory fields!
Before you start the application process, please read the additional information on this page, in particular the information on the respective (German) language requirements and university entrance qualifications.