Philosophy Subject (Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Haupt-', 'Real-', 'Sekundar-' and 'Gesamtschule'))
FsB vom 14.10.2025
Overview
Bachelor of Arts
6 semesters
winter semester&summer semester
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Please note that the subject-specific regulations of 14 October 2025 will not come into force until the summer semester 2026.
What is a good life? Is there free will? What is science allowed to do? Do we live in a simulation of reality? - If you are looking for answers to these fundamental questions, the Department of Philosophy is the right place for you! This also applies if you are interested in working on such questions with school pupils.
In the academic part of the degree programme, you will systematically and historically examine questions such as these. You will acquire specialised knowledge and learn to understand texts as well as to write and present philosophical work by communicating abstract problems in a generally understandable way. Particular emphasis is placed on the technical aspects of philosophising. After a guided introduction to the programme, you will have the opportunity to set your own content priorities.
The didactic part of the programme focuses on how pupils of Practical Philosophy can be guided and accompanied in dealing with these questions. This prepares you for the Master of Education programme and the teaching profession at grammar schools and comprehensive schools.
Please note that a good knowledge of English is essential for studying Philosophy, as a considerable amount of the literature to be read is written in English.
The courses
The courses
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.
Formalities / Important information
Course start
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
Length and scope of studies
The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time can be found on the following webpage.
The studies Subject (Secondary and Comprehensive Schools ('Haupt-', 'Real-', 'Sekundar-' and 'Gesamtschule')) Philosophy comprise 60 credit points.
Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations.
Access requirements
Access requirements
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.
Application, admission and enrolment 1
Application, admission and enrolment
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.
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Please note that Education Sciences is always a compulsory component of a degree programme with a teaching option (see study structure model) and therefore necessarily requires an application for a study place.
Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.
Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.
Possible Combinations
Possible Combinations
This subject can be combined with the following subjects in the Combined Bachelor's Degree:
Please note further specifications for the choice of subjects.
Further links
Further links
Internet pages of the subject Philosophy
Internet pages of the responsible institution(s):
Department of Philosophy with the courses offered
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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2025/26 and summer semester 2026.
Information on NC values from previous years - academic
- "technical" degree programme; no option for teaching profession available here.
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Overview
Bachelor of Arts
6 semesters
winter semester&summer semester
Apply now!
Put together your degree programme now
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Show all course versions List of modules (study content) Programme of lectures (eKVV) Examination and Study Regulations for the Bachelor's Programme Subject-specific regulations (PDF)All contact persons for the subject:
Student Counselling Service Academic Student Counselling Service Examination Office Contact Point for Credit Recognition Persons responsible for modules
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