Philosophy Major Subject (Academic)

Overview

Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Duration: 6 semesters
Restrictions: Without NC 1
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Contents of the subject Philosophy

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Contact persons

Student Counselling Service
Beratung durch Studierende der jeweiligen Fachrichtung
Academic Student Counselling Service
Beratung durch Lehrende zu Studienangebot und Inhalten des jeweiligen Studienfachs
General Student Advisory Service
First point of contact for general academic advice, personalised study guidance, and psychological counselling
Independent argumentation
The Bachelor's degree programme in Philosophy places great emphasis on independent work and independent argumentation. Students develop the ability to critically analyse complex topics, which leads to an in-depth examination of philosophical issues.

Interdisciplinary openness
Bielefeld Philosophy is characterised by an interdisciplinary openness towards related sciences. This enables students to integrate different perspectives and promotes a comprehensive understanding of philosophical concepts in connection with other disciplines.

Systematic approach
The focus of the degree programme is on systematic, argumentative analyses. This methodological training promotes conceptual clarity and rational argumentation, which are essential for philosophical reflection.

Versatile competences
Students acquire both theoretical and practical skills that qualify them for various professional fields. The ability to express oneself clearly and precisely is important in many areas.

Dedicated teaching methods
The study environment is characterised by committed teaching and a lively culture of discussion. The close cooperation between teaching staff and students supports individual development and promotes an active learning climate.
The program opens up a wide range of career opportunities in various fields, such as:

Public Relations and Media: Graduates find employment in public relations, where they are responsible for communicating content and developing information strategies in companies and organizations.

Publishing and Journalism: A career in publishing or journalism is also possible, where professionals edit and publish literary and philosophical content. They can report on current social issues and contribute to public discourse.

Ethics Consulting and Mediation: Familiarity with applied ethics and political issues opens up career paths in ethics consulting or mediation, where they can support organizations and individuals in making ethical decisions.

Research and Academia: Graduates can pursue careers in research at universities or research institutes, where they can conduct their own projects and contribute to academic discourse.

Cultural and Science Management: Positions in cultural and science management also offer opportunities, where graduates plan and implement cultural projects and promote dialogue between the scientific community and the public.

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 Major Subject (Academic) Philosophy comprise 120 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 not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines. Afterwards, however, you can submit your application for enrolment directly in the application and status portal, provided that you meet the access requirements.

Step by step to a bachelor programme without NC

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

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

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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.

Possible Combinations

This subject can be combined with the following subjects in the Combined Bachelor's Degree:

Combined Bachelor's Degree with One Minor Subject

As Minor Subject you may choose Art History and Historical Image Studies Biology Business Administration and Economics Chemistry Computational Linguistics Educational Science English Studies: British and American Studies French German as a Foreign and Second Language German Languages and Literatures History Informatics Latin: Roman Literature, Culture and Society in European Context Law Linguistics Literary Studies Mathematics Physics Political Science Psychology Social Sciences Sociology Spanish

Combined Bachelor's Degree with Two Minor Subjects

As Minor Subject you may choose Aesthetic Education Art History and Historical Image Studies English Studies: British and American Studies Informatics Latin American Culture and History Linguistics of Romance Languages Literary Studies Mathematics Physics Protestant Theology

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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
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