Study program structure and content
Political science examines how the political systems of the Federal Republic, other countries, and the European Union function, how democracy is practiced and organized, the reasons why party systems change, and how citizens participate in politics.
Political science also deals with international relations and asks, for example, why states cooperate or go to war with each other, what opportunities arise for citizens from international organizations, and how these organizations may develop in the future. The topics of democracy, participation, and (transnational) socialization, as well as the study of political transformation processes, constitute the main focus of political science in Stuttgart.
This teaching qualification includes several modules from educational sciences that deal with questions of upbringing and education. In addition, you will complete a three-week orientation internship at a school during your studies.
- Program structure [de]
For more information on the study program structure please consult our German website - Curriculum and module handbook [de]
In the C@MPUS portal, you can view the structure of the study program. Clicking the book icon opens the module handbook with detailed information on course content. - Information on the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
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Get a glimpse of how the study program works:
Comprehending and (text-)critically reading academic texts in German and English, as well as pre- and post-processing of the texts read.
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Researching literature and data on various topics.
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Preparing presentations, PowerPoint slides, and position papers.
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Independent conceptualization and writing of academic papers (essays, term papers, bachelor’s thesis).
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