Law Minor Subject (Academic), 60 CPs

Contents of the subject Law

Modern faculty
The Faculty of Law at Bielefeld University is characterised by a modern and open-minded atmosphere that provides students with a contemporary legal education.

International aspects
The course places great emphasis on teaching European and international legal principles, which prepares students for globalised professional fields.

Versatile fields of application
The Bachelor's minor in Law opens up access to various fields of appointment such as the private sector, journalism and administration, which emphasises the versatility of the course content.

Promotion of key competences
The degree programme promotes important personal skills such as academic curiosity, communication skills and the ability to work independently, which are important in many appointments.

Additional qualification
The acquisition of basic knowledge of Law as a supplement to a core subject enriches the qualification profile and improves career opportunities in various industries.
The program opens up a wide range of career opportunities in various fields, such as:

Private Sector: Graduates of the program often find employment in the private sector, where legal knowledge is in demand in various fields such as compliance, contract management, or human resources.

Public Administration: A career in public administration is another option, as legal knowledge is indispensable in administrative practice.

Journalism: In journalism, a solid understanding of the law is an advantage, particularly when reporting on legal topics or in media law practice.

Social and Cultural Institutions: The skills acquired during the program also enable graduates to work in social, cultural, or sports organizations, where legal issues frequently arise.

Self-Employment: Graduates are well-equipped to start their own businesses, as their studies have provided them with a solid foundation of legal knowledge that is useful in many entrepreneurial contexts.

Access to the Bachelor programme is granted to those who have a university entrance qualification suitable for Germany (e. g. German ‘Abitur’).

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Course start

Studies can be commenced in both winter and summer semesters. Courses are targeted to commencing studies in winter semester. Student counselling to plan the course of studies is recommended.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time.

The studies Minor Subject (Academic), 60 CPs Law comprise 60 credit points.

Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations as well as the rules regarding the individual supplementary area.

The study places are subject to local admission restrictions (numerus clausus). You need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines.

As soon as you receive a positive response in the application and status portal (admission notice from the Student Office, you can submit your application for enrolment within the set deadline.

Step by step to a combined Bachelor programme with NC

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Application deadline reminder

To the application portal

You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.

An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.

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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years