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Bachelor programme

Degree Profile

Begin of study
winter semester
Duration
6 semester
Academic degree
Bachelor of Arts (B. A.)
Structure
full time and part time
Faculty
Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences
Tuition fee
semester contribution only
Admission restriction
restricted admission
Dual-subject Bachelor
major subject
Teaching language
German, English
ECTS
180

Course Details of the International Relations

In the major field of study International Relations you will deal with the political, legal and economic dimensions of a changing world order. You will examine the growing interdependence of national political systems and economies and the role of transnational governmental and non-governmental organizations.

The course of studies connects:

  • legal perspectives,
  • social science perspectives,
  • economic perspectives.

With the interdisciplinary education you will acquire all necessary knowledge and skills in International Relations. You will be introduced to scientific analysis and reflection of problems in order to strengthen your solution-oriented judgement.

The course of study will teach you the interrelationships, concepts and approaches to solutions in international relations. You will learn to think and solve problems in a logical, structured, analytical and critical manner. In addition, you will be able to deal independently and critically with the global challenges of our time.

Further information on the programme

Excerpt from the modules
  • Theories of International Relations
  • International political economy
  • Normative foundations of world politics
  • Foreign policy and security
  • Applied Statistics and Data Collection
  • Microeconomics or Macroeconomics
  • Fundamentals of Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • International Law

Niklas studies at the Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences at the University of Erfurt (in German)

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Job & Career Perspectives

Our policy experts work, for example:

  • in public or private international organisations,
  • in international and supranational institutions,
  • in national/federal governments,
  • in non-governmental organisations (NGOs),
  • in companies,
  • in bandages,
  • in the media,
  • in the church.

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Our Alumni (in German)

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International Relations in Detail

Structure of the study programme

The Bachelor's programme at the University of Erfurt comprises a major subject and a minor subject (two-subject Bachelor's programme) as well as the Studium Fundamentale integrated into the major subject. It aims to impart subject content and professional field orientation as well as interdisciplinary competences. The standard period of study is six semesters.

Orientation phase (1st-2nd semester)

If you combine the International Relations major with a minor from the Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences (Management, Law, Social Sciences or Economics), you will take part in the joint orientation phase of Economics, Law and Social Sciences.

Obligatory modules:

  • Fundamentals of Law I (6 LP)
  • Constitutional Law (6 LP)
  • Civil Law I (6 LP)
  • Foundations of Social Sciences: International Relations (6 LP)
  • Foundations of Social Sciences: Introduction to Social Sciences (6 LP)
  • Social science basics: Statistics (6 LP)
  • Introduction to Business Administration (6 LP)
  • Introduction to Microeconomics (6 LP)
  • Introduction to Macroeconomics and Economic Policy (6 LP)
  • and one Q-phase module of the major or minor subject (open for the O-phase).

If you have combined the International Relations major with a minor outside the Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences (not Management, Law, Social Sciences or Economics):

Obligatory modules:

  • Fundamentals of Law I (6 LP)
  • Constitutional Law (6 LP)
  • Foundations of Social Sciences: International Relations (6 LP)
  • Foundations of Social Sciences: Statistics (6 LP)
  • Introduction to Microeconomics (6 LP) or Introduction to Macroeconomics and Economic Policy (6 LP)

Qualification phase (3rd-6th semester)

In the qualification phase of the International Relations degree programme, modules totalling 90 credit points (LP/ECTS) must be proven.

Obligatory modules:

  • International Law (6 LP)
  • Social science foundations: Applied statistics and data collection (6 LP)
  • Specialisation in Social Sciences: Theories of International Relations (6 LP)
  • Two language modules ZS ENi 2020 (6 LP each)
  • Final module - International Relations (12 LP)

Elective modules:

  • European law (6 LP)
  • Social science specialisation: International political economy (6 LP)
  • Social science specialisation: Normative foundations of world politics (6 LP)
  • Social science specialisation: Foreign policy and security (6 LP)
  • Research Seminar International Relations (6 LP)
  • Techniques of scientific work (6 LP)
  • International Economics I (6 LP)
  • International Economics II (6 LP)
  • International Economics II (6 LP)
  • and one professional field module (6 LP) and three elective modules in the area of Studium Fundamentale (18 LP).

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Possible combinations

Possible combinations

At the University of Erfurt, you will study a major and a minor subject (two-subject bachelor) in the bachelor's programme. You may have to observe combination rules.

Combination rule:

  • Variant 1: International Relations as a major field of study and a minor field of study of law, economics and social sciences
  • Variant 2: International Relations as a major field of study and a minor field of study outside the Faculty of law, economics and social sciences
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Study abroad

Your semester abroad

A semester abroad in an English-speaking country is strongly recommended. The semester abroad should be carried out during the qualification phase, if possible in the 5th semester.

Get to know our students who have already studied abroad in our blog "I like my university".

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Your way to study abroad

As a rule, 12 to 18 months are estimated for planning and preparation before the start of studies abroad. Scholarship applications in particular have a long lead time. First discuss with your mentor in which stage of your studies a semester abroad makes the most sense. At the same time, think about the target region and the university you would like to go to.

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Erasmus programme

You want to go abroad for one or two semesters during your studies? ERASMUS+ offers you the opportunity to study in another country and thus expand your social and intercultural skills in addition to your subject-specific skills. The University of Erfurt offers you ERASMUS exchange programmes with approx. 75 universities in 25 countries.

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Further university partnerships

By university partnerships we mean partner universities with which the university cooperates outside the Erasmus programme. The partner universities in this programme are mainly located outside Europe, but also in Russia, Great Britain and Switzerland.

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Your contact to the International Office

Manuela Linde
Manuela Linde
International Relations and ERASMUS Institutional Coordinator; Outgoing Student Advisor
(International Office)
Verwaltungsgebäude / Raum 0.35
Office hours
for students: until further notice only by appointment

Internships

Internships during studies

  • Interdisciplinary Internship for Vocational Field
  • further internships are possible

Master Programmes

Open Day & Discovery Days

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Open Day

Numerous information and advisory services offer you the opportunity to see the study and living conditions in Erfurt for yourself at the open day. Get to know the green campus and the beautiful old town centre on guided tours. Information on the program: Open Day

Discovery Days

The discovery days at the University of Erfurt mean experiencing "studying up close". Within a week (on as many days as you like) you can attend selected courses (lectures or seminars) and get a taste of campus life. Information and program: Discovery Days

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Admission requirements

Admission Requirements International Relations

Studying with Abitur

  • general qualification for university entrance or the subject-related higher education entrance qualification or a comparable previous education

General information on the admission requirements (study without Abitur):
www.uni-erfurt.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-zulassung-einschreibung

Language Requirements of International Relations

Language requirements for studies

Before beginning the study of International Relations:

  • English at language level B2

By the end of the International Relations degree programme:

In the major subject International Relations, two language modules must be completed, which are aimed at the acquisition of a further language level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Language Centre

The Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum) offers around 140 language courses per semester in 16 modern and ancient (foreign) languages. It supports you in acquiring and deepening your language skills.
www.uni-erfurt.de/sprachenzentrum

International applicants

International applicants whose native language is not German must provide proof of sufficient German language skills (level B1) upon application.

Information on required German language skills and the German language test for university admission (DSH):

Language and Admission Requirements 

Admission limitation (with NC)

Only a limited number of places are available for the International Relations programme (internal university admission restriction, numerus clausus). The number of places is determined anew for each winter semester.

The places are allocated in an admission procedure according to the following criteria:

  • Average grade of the university entrance qualification [HZB] (20% of places),
  • Supplementary university selection procedure (60% of places; the only underlying criterion: average grade of the HZB),
  • Waiting time (20% of seats).

Information on the application of admission restricted study programmes

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Application

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The major subject in International Relations is admission-restricted (with NC).

Application for the two-subject Bachelor's degree:

For the combination of International Relations with an admission-free program (without NC) or an admission-restricted program (with NC), please apply from May 1 to July 15 using the following link.

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For international students

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Consulting & Service

Student advice and counselling

Study Counsellor BA-International Relations
(Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences)
Lehrgebäude 1 / Raum 0144
Office hours
by appointment, Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
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Are you considering to study Economics, Law and Social Sciences at the University of Erfurt, but are still unsure what to expect? Then simply contact us by e-mail at stawi2b@uni-erfurt.de and we will arrange a telephone call.

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