European Studies - Bachelor of Arts
This interdisciplinary degree course focuses on exploring the politics, economy and society of the European Union. Students first acquire basic knowledge of political science and the methods of empirical social research before deepening their knowledge of the political, economic and social transformation processes within the EU and the role of Europe in the international system.
This interdisciplinary degree course focuses on exploring the politics, economy and society of the European Union. Students first acquire basic knowledge of political science and the methods of empirical social research before deepening their knowledge of the political, economic and social transformation processes within the EU and the role of Europe in the international system. A comprehensive range of compulsory elective courses offers students numerous options for individual specialization. Excursions, a compulsory internship and a possible semester abroad round off the study program.
The degree program consists of a major in social sciences and an optional minor. Possible minor subjects include Sociology, Law, Economics, Economic and Social Geography, History, Education Science and the cultural and linguistic subjects of English, German and Romance Studies.
Graduates can pursue careers in numerous areas of society, such as political parties and public administration, interest groups and non-governmental organizations, journalism, political consulting, as well as in political departments and communication units of companies. In addition, students can take up positions in institutions of (further) education at national, European or international level. At the same time, this degree course provides the prerequisites for further professional or research-related studies (Master's degree) with a focus on various disciplines.
| Sem. | Basic (compulsory) 52 CP | Minor subject (45 CP) SOZ-BPR: Professional internship (7 CP) SOZ-B-FWB: Free elective area (18 CP) (including 1 LN) | |||||
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| SOZ-BQ-TA-ES: Techniken wissenschaftliche Arbeitens (2 CP) | SOZ-BES-EI: Basic module European Integration (10 CP) | SOZ-BES-WG: Basic module Economics and Society (10 CP) | SOZ-BES-PW: Basic module Political Science (one LN must be achieved in 2 courses) (20 CP) | SOZ-M1-BK_v01 Basic Module Methods emp. Social Research (10 CP) | |||
| 1st (WS) | VL: Techniques of scientific work 2 CP | VL: Introduction to the political system of the EU 4 CP | VL: Social Inequality and Social Structure 4 CP | VL: Power and Rule 4/6 CP | VL: Government system of the FRG 4/6 CP | VL: Introduction to the methods of empirical social research 2 CP | |
| 2nd (summer semester) | S: History and Introduction to theories European integration 6 CP | S: Economy and Society in Europe 6 CP | VL: Introduction to international relations 6/4 CP | VL: Theories and Methods of Comparative Political Science 6/4 CP | VL: Economic and VL: Introduction to qualitative | ||
| Specialization 40 LP | |||||||
| SOZ-BES-IN Advanced module: EU from an internal perspective (10 CP) | SOC-BES-EW_v01: Advanced module: European social and economic systems in Europe (10 CP) | SOZ-BES-IS Advanced module: EU in the international system (10 CP) | SOC-BES-PS Advanced module: Political Systems in Europe (10 CP) | ||||
| 3rd (WS) | S: Policy Making in the EU I 6/4 CP | S: Social and Economic System in Europe I 6/4 CP | S: EU in the International System I 6/4 CP | S: European Systems of Government 6/4 CP | |||
| 4th (summer semester) | S: Policy Making in the EU II (with excursion) 4/6 CP | S: Social and Economic System in Europe II 4/6 CP | S: EU in the International System II 4/6 CP | S: Current Problems in Comparative Politics 4/6 CP | |||
| 5th (WS) | SOZ-BQ-KO: Bachelor thesis colloquium (4 CP) | ||||||
| 6th (summer semester) | SOZ-BAR: Bachelor thesis (12 CP) | ||||||
General information about university admissions may be accessed at Admission Requirements. The German Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Abitur) entitles students to commence a first degree qualification at Osnabrück University. The term “first degree qualification” refers to a period of study that culminates in a student’s first professionally-relevant university degree (Bachelor’s degree or First Legal State Examination). Information about the conditions that apply for people seeking to embark on an undergraduate degree without the higher education entrance qualification may be found at Studying without an Abitur.
Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of German Language Proficiency.
This program is not subject to admission restrictions.
All information pertaining to the application process may be found at Application, Admission and Enrollment.
German and international applicants with German certification can enroll directly for this subject that does not have admission restrictions. You can find all information on enrollment and the enrollment deadline for the desired semester under Bachelor's degree programs (one subject) - open admission.
Please note: different application conditions and deadlines may apply for Applicants with Non-German Certification!
The department expressly supports students who wish to spend a semester abroad at one of the many partner universities. Study credits earned abroad can be recognized by arrangement. The department's Office for Study Abroad and Internships can advise you on choosing a place abroad. If you have any questions about studying abroad, please contact the International Office.
Studying at Osnabrück University means you will be subject to semester fees. Depending on how much of your study credit (standard period of study plus tolerance semester) you have used up, you may also have to pay long-term study fees. Additional information on this topic may be found at How Much does Studying Cost?
Our Central Study Counseling Service will be happy to provide you with all the information you need about studying, admission requirements and the structure of your chosen program.
Each department’s Departmental Study Counselling Service will answer any questions you might have about the content of individual programs.
If you are interested in a Master's degree course at Osnabrück University, please take note of its regulations on access, in which the respective admission requirements are regulated.
In addition to the consecutive degree programs listed below, it may be worth considering other Master's degree programs and checking whether you can be admitted. You will usually receive appropriate advice from the departmental study counseling service or the course coordinators.
The degree program is accredited by the Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programs (AQAS).