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Philosophy

Study information
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Key facts
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Supplement to degree
minor in a multi-subject bachelor’s programme
Admission restriction
without admission restriction (without NC)
Duration
6 Semesters
Credits/ECTS
60
Teaching language
German
Tuition fee
None
Semester contribution
€ 305,05
Start of studies
Winter semester
Part-time possible
Yes
Institutions
Faculty of Arts
Institute of Philosophy de
Application & Deadlines

Programme content

Philosophy is the love of wisdom. It is concerned with interpreting and understanding the world and human existence through problem-orientated reflection. The Bachelor's degree programme in Philosophy combines a sound basic education with an individual specialisation of your choice. The Institute of Philosophy is committed to the long and wide-ranging philosophical tradition as well as current research questions and debates. You will acquire up-to-date basic knowledge in the most important subject areas|fields of Philosophy (Theoretical Philosophy, Practical Philosophy, Logic and Argumentation, History of Philosophy, interdisciplinary topics of Philosophy such as Image Theory). The primary aim of the course is to develop the ability to criticise and make judgements, knowledge and mastery of various methodological approaches in theory formation, argumentation and problem solving as well as the ability to carry out self-employed individuals|freelancers.

Structure

Multi-subject bachelor’s programme

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The Bachelor's degree is the first professional qualification. The standard period of study|regular programme length is six semesters in total, during which various forms of courses (e.g. seminars, lectures or tutorials) are offered for the individual modules.

A multi-subject Bachelor's degree consists of a major subject with 120 credit points (abbreviation: LP / 1 LP = 30 hours of attendance, preparation and follow-up work|follow-up activity, study and assessed coursework and examinations) and a supplementary subject with 60 LP.

Why study in Jena?

At the Institute of Philosophy, which is located in the city centre in an idyllic garden, there is a personal working atmosphere with an excellent student-teacher ratio. We attach great importance to individual discussions for an intensive exchange of ideas between students and teaching staff.

We have compiled further reasons for studying at our institute for you hereExternal link.

What can you do after your studies?

Career opportunities:

The acquisition of disciplinary and transdisciplinary knowledge and skills, e.g. communication, writing, analysis and argumentation skills in the course of the Philosophy degree programme and participation in professional field-related modules serve the requirement profile of generalist activities in a wide range of professional fields outside the university.

  • Cultural Management
  • Project Management
  • museum work
  • adult education
  • Press and publishing
  • Library / Archive

Postgraduate master’s programmes at our University

  1. Applied Ethics and Conflict Management Master of Arts
    • Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences
  2. Education ‐ Culture ‐ Anthropology Master of Arts
    • Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences
  3. German Classicism in the European Context Master of Arts
    • Faculty of Arts
  4. Social Theory Master of Arts
    • Faculty of Arts
    • Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences
  5. Literature - Art - Culture Master of Arts
    • Faculty of Arts
  6. Philosophy Master of Arts
    • Faculty of Arts
All degree programmes

Downloads and links for the degree programme

What are we looking for in prospective students?

  • Interest in fundamental issues and their precise linguistic and conceptual presentation
  • A sound general education
  • Willingness to study texts intensively, to question supposedly self-evident facts and to work self-employed individuals|freelancers

Admission requirements

  • University entrance qualification

    A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme.

    More information on university entrance qualifications can be found here.

  • Language requirements

    Latinum or Graecum and one modern foreign language or two modern foreign languages; proof by the time of registration for the Bachelor's thesis at the latest

Academic Advisory Service - Dr. Daniel Kersting

Zwätzengasse 9
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Academic Office for Student Affairs and Examinations (ASPA)

Bachstraße 18k
07743 Jena

Telephone hours:
Mondays and Fridays (9:00 – 11:00)
Wednesdays (13:00 – 15:00)

The ASPA is primarily responsible for students in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, and the Faculty of Theology.

Postal address:
Akademisches Studien- und Prüfungsamt
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena

Central Student Advisory Service

University Main Building / SSZ
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Office hours:
We offer consultations in person, by telephone, and via Zoom. You can make an appointment by calling us on +49 3641 9-411111 (Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00) or outside these office hours on +49 3641 9-411200. You can also use our remote help desk.

Consultation hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (9:00 to 12:20), Tuesdays (14:00 to 18:00), and Wednesdays and Thursdays (14:00 to 16:00).

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Student Service Centre

University Main Building, Room E065
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Opening hours:
Mondays (10:00 – 12:00)
Tuesdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Wednesdays (10:00 – 12:00)
Thursdays (13:00 – 15:00)
Fridays (10:00 – 12:00)

You can also use our remote help desk at
www.uni-jena.de/service-ssz
or send us your enquiries by post.

Telephone hours:
Mondays to Fridays
(9:00 – 11:00)

Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Studierenden-Service-Zentrum
07737 Jena

International Office - International students

University Main Building
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link