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:
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.
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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.
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:
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:
In the qualification phase of the International Relations degree programme, modules totalling 90 credit points (LP/ECTS) must be proven.
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Elective modules:
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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:
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.
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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.
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.
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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General information on the admission requirements (study without Abitur):
www.uni-erfurt.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-zulassung-einschreibung
Before beginning the study of International Relations:
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.
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
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:
Information on the application of admission restricted study programmes
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.