Course: History of science B.A.
- Philosophy, Art History, History, and Humanities
Degree programs in the humanities leading to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) often involve a combination of several subjects in which various academic skills are acquired.
The following combinations are possible:
- Bachelor's subject with a second major subject or
- Bachelor's subject with two Minor Subjects.
In the Bachelor's degree programme, the history of science is primarily taught as a means of reflecting on science. Students acquire a historical overview as well as the basic methods and questions of the history of science and learn to understand science in its interactions with culture and society as a historical process. This enables them to reflect on and communicate about science in a historically based manner.
Such a meta-perspective is generally not taught in the (natural sciences) object disciplines. Its absence has the effect of a communication deficit between the "two cultures" in society as a whole. A historically based knowledge of science and the ability to communicate about science are therefore among the key qualifications of modernity.
The most important facts at a glance
Program Profile
Is this the right program for me?
You should have the following qualities:
- Good reading skills in English
- Interest in the natural sciences and interdisciplinary work
What makes this program special?
The History of Science B.A. degree program can only be studied as a Minor Subject.
What can I do with this degree?
As a supplementary Minor Subject, the Bachelor's subject History of Science imparts knowledge and methods that enable historical reflection on science and interdisciplinary communication about science. Historians of science have a particular ability to cross traditional boundaries between the "two cultures" - an ability that is required in a wide range of science-related professions. This also applies to the teaching profession.
Structure of the Program
Program Structure
On the combined Bachelor's degree programme in Humanities (B.A.), you will study two or three subjects at the same time. The degree program can be combined from a wide range of subjects. You can either choose a second major subject (60 ECTS) or two Minor Subjects (30 ECTS each) in addition to the Bachelor's subject (90 ECTS).
The degree programme also includes a final thesis (10 ECTS) and a free elective courses in (20 ECTS). The total workload corresponds to that of a single-subject degree program.
The subjects involved in the combined Bachelor's programme can be found in the list of BA combined subjects (German version).
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) information brochure (German version) (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible) provides an in-depth insight into the Bachelor's degree programme in the humanities .
Voluntary internships often complement the degree programme in order to explore different professional fields as well as to acquire practical skills and apply theoretical knowledge.
History of Science B.A. can only be studied as a Minor Subject!
Student Life & Services
Requirements
| Admission Restrictions / Selection Procedure | no |
| Pre-registration procedure | no |
| Eligibility Test / Aptitude Test | no |
| Placement Test | no |
| Subject-Specific Language Requirements | no |
| German Language Certificate for Students with Foreign University Entrance Qualification | yes |
| Other Requirements | no |
For binding information and the latest updates, please refer to the summary (German version) (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible) provided by the Registrar's Office or the applicable examination regulations.
Admission, Application and Enrollment
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Course-related information and advice
If you have any questions about the programme content, the subject requirements and the specific structure of the programme, please contact the
General Student Advisory Service
The General Student Advisory Service (ZSB) supports you with all questions relating to your studies - from the decision to study and admission to the course of study and successful graduation.
If necessary, the ZSB will refer you to the appropriate contact person.