Philosophy as subject in the Interdisciplinary Bachelors Degree Programme (Bachelor of Arts)
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    Philosophy as subject in the Interdisciplinary Bachelors Degree Programme (Bachelor of Arts)

    Leibniz University Hannover
    Leibniz University Hannover
    Germany
    Germany, Hannover
    University Rank:#427
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    EUR 433 / per-semester
    Apply DateJuly 5, 2024
    Next IntakeMarch 4, 2023

    Philosophy as subject in the Interdisciplinary Bachelors Degree Programme (Bachelor of Arts)

    About

    In the Interdisciplinary Bachelors Degree Programme with Philosophy as the first subject, students take the following compulsory modules: Foundations of Theoretical Philosophy”, Foundations of Practical Philosophy”, History of Philosophy” and Classic Philosophical Texts”. They also take two compulsory elective modules. The sixth semester is set aside for writing a Bachelors thesis, proving the students ability to produce scientific work. Students who take Philosophy as their second subject take compulsory modules in Foundations of Theoretical Philosophy”, Foundations of Practical Philosophy” and History of Philosophy” in addition to a compulsory elective module. As part of the interdisciplinary bachelor's degree programme, students with a focus on teaching have to complete a non-school-based internship as well as a school internship, both lasting four weeks. The non-school-based internship helps students to get first work insights in the area of teaching, to check on their career aspiration. For students with an non-school-based focus, an eight-week non-school-based internship must be completed. Semester 1 2 3 4 5 6 Compulsory module History of Philosophy History of Philosophy Foundations of Theoretical Philosophy or Foundations of Practical Philosophy Foundations of Theoretical Philosophy or Foundations of Practical Philosophy - Bachelors thesis Compulsory module Foundations of Theoretical Philosophy or Foundations of Practical Philosophy Foundations of Theoretical Philosophy or Foundations of Practical Philosophy Classic Philosophical Texts Classic Philosophical Texts - - Optional module - - - - Compulsory Elective Module I Compulsory Elective Module I Optional module - - - - Compulsory Elective Module II Compulsory Elective Module II
    • A high degree of independence and mental agility
    • The basic ability to analyse philosophical problems, develop own responses to these problems and present them orally and in writing
    • A knowledge of English is desirable

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission Requirements

    Some subjects in the interdisciplinary Bachelor are restricted (Biology, Performing Arts, German Studies (school subject: German), English Studies (school subject: English), Geography, History, Music, Political Science, Study of Religions (school subject: Ethics), Spanish Studies (school subject: Spanish) and Sports (school subject: Physical Education).

    Other subjects are admission-free (Chemistry, Computer Science, Protestant Theology (school subject: Protestant Religious Education), Catholic Theology (school subject: Catholic Religious Education), Mathematics, Philosophy and Physics).

    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".

    • Admission Regulations Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree Programme

    Application Deadlines

    Application dates for a subject combination with at least one restricted subject:

    First-year students
    (Application for the first semester is only possible for the winter semester)
    • Applicants from Germany and other EU countries: June 1st July 15th of the year
    • Applicants from outside the European Union: April 15th May 31st of the year (application via uni-assist)
    Students resuming their studies and transfer students (application in a higher semester)
    • Everyone: June 1st July 15th of the year for the winter semester
    • Everyone: December 1st - January 15th of the year for the summer semester

    Application dates for a subject combination with two admission-free subjects:

    First-year students
    (Application for the first semester is only possible for the winter semester)
    • Applicants from Germany and other EU countries: June 1st Sept 30th of the year
    • Applicants from outside the European Union: April 15th May 31st of the year (application via uni-assist)
    Students resuming their studies and transfer students (application in a higher semester)
    • Everyone: June 1st Sept 30th of the year for the winter semester
    • Everyone: December 1st - March 31st of the year for the summer semester

    You want to apply?

    English Program Requirements

    German HZB: none International application: German C1

    Career

    • Masters (M.Ed.) Teacher Training Course for Grammar Schools
    • Masters degree programme in Philosophy of Science (M.A.)
    • Journalism
    • Publishing and other media
    • Politics, art and culture
    • Science administration
    • Adult education
    Masters (M.Ed.) Teacher Training Course for Grammar Schools Masters degree programme in Philosophy of Science (M.A.) Journalism Publishing and other media Politics art and culture Science administration Adult education

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    You can use our online application portal to enrol any time between 1 June and 30 September. To be able to do this, you will need a qualification for admission to higher education. At the end of the online application, you will automatically be forwarded to a cover letter (the so-called application for enrollment). Sign this application for enrollment (handwritten or digital) and put it together with the required documents into one PDF document, which you can then upload using the upload link provided. The required documents include your qualification for admission to higher education (e.g. Abitur) and any other supporting documents such as practical training certificates or evidence of language proficiency. We also need proof of your health insurance and evidence that you have paid the semester fee. At the end of the online application, all required documents are listed and must be uploaded as a scan of the original documents by September 30th, 11:59 p.m. Please do not forget to upload your photo for the LeibnizCard . You can find information on this in the application for enrollment at the end of the online application. In September, you will receive your enrolment documents, an invitation to the welcome event for new students and information about any preparatory courses that may be offered. Please note that some degree programmes offer preparatory courses well before term starts.

    Philosophy as subject in the Interdisciplinary Bachelors Degree Programme (Bachelor of Arts)

    Leibniz University Hannover

    Leibniz University Hannover

    Germany

    Germany, Hannover

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