Politics (B.A.) | Activism and Political Change

Bachelor’s degree program

You understand that things have to change and you want to understand the society you live in. You want to investigate how political movements have achieved their goals in the past. But you also want to understand how others think – and create an understanding of how other people see the world. By volunteering for the issues you care about, you inspire and mobilize people to join important causes that will sustainably and constructively change the world we live in.

In this degree program, you will learn to understand political philosophy, policy development and social movements in a way that enables you to develop critical thinking to drive change. You will also learn how to scientifically investigate changes in society. During a semester abroad, you can deepen your skills at one of our partner universities.

Career Opportunities

• Advisor for public affairs
• Head of NGOS
• Research assistant for politicians

Head of degree program

Prof. Dr. Nadja Meisterhans

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Politics | Activism and Political Change – Structure first year – 60 ECTS

• 4 ECTS – Global Economy
• 4 ECTS – Cultural Studies
• 4 ECTS – Civil Society: Ethics, Culture, Society
• 5 ECTS – Introduction in Political Science
• 5 ECTS – Citizenship
• 8 ECTS – Introduction to Scientific Research Methods
• 4 ECTS – German / English as a Foreign Language 1.1
• 4 ECTS – Sustainable Development
• 6 ECTS – Introduction into Political Philosophy
• 6 ECTS – Introduction in Strategic Practice
• 6 ECTS – Foreign Policy Analysis
• 4 ECTS – German / English as a Foreign Language 1.2

Politics | Activism and Political Change – second year – 60 ECTS

• 6 ECTS – Area Studies
• 6 ECTS – Anthropology
• 6 ECTS – Conflict Resolution
• 6 ECTS – Introductory Project
• 6 ECTS – Foreign Language 2.1
• 6 ECTS – International Collaboration
• 6 ECTS – Contemporary Society
• 6 ECTS – Elective
• 6 ECTS – International Community Project
• 6 ECTS – Foreign Language 2.2 or Host Language

Politics | Activism and Political Change – third year – 60 ECTS

• 6 ECTS – Civic Engagement: Action Research
• 6 ECTS – Ethics… and Globalization / and Sustainability / in Practice
• 6 ECTS – Justice, Human and Constitutional Rights
• 6 ECTS – Social Impact and Empowerment
• 6 ECTS – Foreign Language 2.3
• 18 ECTS – Service Internship
• 12 ECTS – Bachelor Thesis including its defense

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