Philosophy (double major Bachelor’s degree)

Degree	double major Bachelor’s degree
Standard duration of study	6 semesters
Language of instruction	German
Start of programme	winter semester
Admission	restricted admission

Interpreting and understanding human existence: Are you interested in the conditions and history of thinking and cognition and would like to explore the position of the human being in the world as a whole?

Then you should choose Philosophy as your first or second major within the double major Bachelor’s degree programme.

What is special about TU Braunschweig?

Studying on a dedicated campus

For the most part, you will be studying on the North Campus, where a modern centre for humanities and educational sciences has been created.

Its central institute library and computer pools are ideal places to get your work done. The Mensa and sports facilities are within walking distance.

Information on the study programme

The double major Bachelor’s degree

If you want to study Philosophy, please choose it as your first or second major within the double major Bachelor’s degree programme.

There are four study objectives within the double major Bachelor’s degree. You can choose the following study objectives for Philosophy:

subject-specific study goal
Teacher Training Course: Gymnasien

Attention: It is currently not possible to continue the study of Philosophy in the Master of Education with the aim of becoming a teacher at a Gymnasium!

The double major Bachelor’s degree programme consists of two sub-programmes (first and second major) and an area of specialisation plus internships and/or school placements as well as a final module. In addition, there are courses in educational sciences and educational psychology when studying for a double major Bachelor’s degree in a teacher training course. The Bachelor’s thesis is written in the final module.

If the double major Bachelor’s degree is studied with the aim of becoming a teacher at a Gymnasium, 90 credits are earned in the first major and 45 credits in the second major. In educational sciences and educational psychology 6 credits are acquired. The area of specialisation (12 credits) includes courses with interdisciplinary and action-oriented components to help you develop cross-disciplinary and practical professional competences. 12 credits are earned by completing school placements. The final module includes writing the Bachelor’s thesis (15 credits).

If the double major Bachelor’s degree is studied with a subject-specific goal (no teacher training course), 90 credits are earned in the first major and 45 credits in the second major. The area of specialisation (18 credits) includes courses with interdisciplinary and action-oriented components to help you develop cross-disciplinary and practical professional competences. The internships (12 credits) are completed on a subject-related basis (not at a school!). The final module includes writing the Bachelor’s thesis (15 credits).

Study contents (selection; depending on the choice of the major as first or second major to varying extents)

Possibilities of combination

In principle, Philosophy can be combined with all other majors of the double major Bachelor’s degree. However, some combinations are recommended or are only possible to a limited extent, depending on the desired degree.

If you are aiming for the teaching profession at Gymnasien, please consult the regulations governing the combination of different subjects.

Attention: It is currently not possible to continue the study of Philosophy in the Master of Education with the aim of becoming a teacher at a Gymnasium!

For a subject-related degree, the following subjects are recommended for combination with Philosophy:

English Studies (proof of language proficiency)
German Studies
History

If you are looking for a combination not mentioned here, we strongly recommend that you consult with the programme coordinator for the double major Bachelor's degree.

Within the framework of our international university partnerships, we offer you many opportunities to study abroad:

Europe: with universities in, for example, Scandinavia, Southern and Eastern Europe
North America: with universities in the USA and Canada
South America: with universities in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico
Asia: with universities in India, China, Japan and South Korea

Studying abroad [in German only]

If you would like to become a teacher, you will have to complete a Master of Education after graduating with a Bachelor’s degree.

Please note that you cannot currently continue your studies in Philosophy at TU Braunschweig as part of the Master’s programme Teacher Training Course: Gymnasien! You will have to continue your studies at another university.

Admission requirements and application

You will need a formal university entrance qualification to apply for the programme. If you do not have the German Abitur, you can check our summary [in German only] to find out which degree programmes are available to you depending on your educational background.

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