The B.A. program in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Brief overview
Type of degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Standard period of study: 6 semesters (full-time study)
Credit points (ECTS): 180 credit points
Language of instruction: German and English
Admission restriction:
- 1st semester: no
- Higher semester: no
Start of studies:
- 1st semester: in the winter semester
- Higher semester: in the winter and summer semester
Application deadline:
German or EU nationals:
- 1st semester: September 15
- Higher semester: new degree program, application only possible from summer semester 26
Citizens from non-EU countries
- 1st semester: July 15
- Higher semester: new degree program, application not possible until SS 26
Structure of the B.A. degree program
You will study various subjects, which consist of one or more modules. A module deals with a specific topic and consists of one or more courses. In the module handbook of your degree program, you will find a description of the modules and their subject assignment as well as a study plan. This gives you an orientation as to which courses you should attend in which semester in order to complete your studies within the standard period of study. It takes into account a balanced distribution of courses over the individual semesters. It also ensures that you are first taught the important basics before moving on to more advanced topics. Your individual course of study may differ from this.
In the LAS degree program, you choose one of three majors: science communication, contemporary history or technology assessment and future design. In addition, you choose one of currently nine minors, such as literature and media cultural studies, philosophy or art history.
The History of the Present major in the LAS
- Here you will acquire knowledge of political, intellectual and cultural history. You will analyze historical sources and research current topics such as democracy, technology and climate change. Practical projects in collaboration with cultural institutions complement your studies.