Geology
How is our earth structured? What environmental changes are on the horizon? And where can valuable natural resources be found? If you are interested in these questions, this is the programme for you!
Rocks are carefully analyzed during an excursion
Key facts
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Supplement to degree
minor in a multi-subject bachelor’s programme
Duration
6 Semesters
Credits/ECTS
60
Teaching language
German
Tuition fee
None
Semester contribution
€ 265,60
Start of studies
Winter semester
Part-time possible
Yes
Application & Deadlines
The bachelor's degree is the first professional qualification. The standard period of study is a total of six semesters, during which various forms of courses (e.g. seminars, lectures or exercises) are offered for the individual modules.
A multi-subject bachelor’s programme consists of a major subject with 120 credit points (CP for short; 1 CP = 30 hours for attendance, preparation and follow-up work, private study, assessed coursework and examinations) and a minor subject with 60 CP.
The compulsory modules of this study programme will teach you geoscientific methods and subject-specific basics. The elective modules will give you the opportunity to explore a wide range of sub-areas, such as Sedimentology (formation of deposits), Tectonics (structure and movements in the earth’s crust) and Palaeontology (living beings from the geological past).
| Semester | Modules | |
| 1st | Compulsory module: Introduction to Geosciences (9 CP) |
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| 2nd | Compulsory module: Good Scientific Practice and Scientific Conduct (3 CP) |
Required elective module: Surface Processes (7 CP) |
| 3rd | Compulsory module: Introduction to Geological Maps (6 CP) |
Required elective module: Hydrogeology (6 CP) |
| 4th | Required elective module: Structural Geology (6 CP) |
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| 5th | Required elective module: Quaternary Geology and Soil Science (6 CP) |
Required elective module: Geochemistry and Petrology (6 CP) |
| 6th | Required elective module: Applied Geology (5 CP) |
Required elective module: Regional Geology of Central Europe (6 CP) |
Abbreviations: CP = credit points
You can choose from a wide range of required elective modules for the minor subject; 42 CP must be taken in total.
More detailed information can be found in the module catalogue for the study programme [in German]External link.
- Excellent teaching: The offers a wide range of courses in Geology. A variety of technical links can also be made to mineralogy and geophysics.
- Lots of practical content: As special emphasis is placed on practical training, a large amount of your studies will be spent in the field and in the laboratory.
- Variety: Thanks to Jena’s location at the heart of Germany, lots of field trips to interesting destinations are included in the study programme.
- Adventures abroad: Our University has a global network of partner universities.
Image: Fakultät
Welcome to our Institute!
The main building of the Institute of Geosciences, located at Burgweg 11, houses seminar rooms, offices, a lecture theatre and several laboratories.
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
The study programme is taught in German. You must therefore have a very good command of German at the start of the study programme.
Proficiency in English is required; students must submit evidence of their language skills (except German—see above) when registering the subject of their bachelor’s thesis at the latest.
Subject-specific academic advisory service — apl. Prof. Dr Peter Frenzel
Opening hours:
by arrangement
Student Representative Committee Earth Sciences
Burgweg 11
07749 Jena
Academic Office for Student Affairs and Examinations
Opening hours:
Please contact us by phone or via our ticket system.
Telephone enquiries:
Monday und Friday 9:00 to 11:00
Wednesday 13:00 to 15:00
The ASPA is mainly responsible for students at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Theology.
Telephone enquiries:
Monday und Friday 9:00 to 11:00
Wednesday 13:00 to 15:00
The ASPA is mainly responsible for students at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Theology.
Central Student Advisory Service
University Main Building / SSZ
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena
Office hours:
We offer consultations and the handling of your concerns in person, via video chat or telephone. Appointments can be made by phone or via service desk.
Consultation hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 to 12:20, Tuesday 14:00 to 18:00 and on Wednesday and Thursday from 14:00 to 16:00.
Consultation hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 to 12:20, Tuesday 14:00 to 18:00 and on Wednesday and Thursday from 14:00 to 16:00.
Video chat:
Monday to Friday 12.30 to 13:00
ZSB2020
Student Service Centre
University Main Building, Room E065
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena
Opening hours:
Monday 10 - 12
Tuesday 13 - 15
Wednesday 10 - 12
Thursday 13 - 15
Friday 10 - 12
Updates / adjustments may occur at any time. Thank you for your understanding!
We currently provide advice and handle your concern solely also via phone and service desk.
You can reach us by phone
Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 11:00
Tuesday 13 - 15
Wednesday 10 - 12
Thursday 13 - 15
Friday 10 - 12
Updates / adjustments may occur at any time. Thank you for your understanding!
We currently provide advice and handle your concern solely also via phone and service desk.
You can reach us by phone
Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 11:00
Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena
Studierenden-Service-Zentrum
07737 Jena
Studierenden-Service-Zentrum
07737 Jena
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