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
- Admission restriction
- without admission restriction (without NC)
- Duration
- 6 Semesters
- Credits/ECTS
- 60
- Teaching language
- German
- Tuition fee
- None
- Semester contribution
- € 272,80
- Start of studies
- Winter semester
- Part-time possible
- Yes
- Institutions
- Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Science
- Institute of Geosciences
minor subject
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.
This map shows the frequency and severity of earthquakes in East Thuringia.
- 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: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
Exciting laboratory work
Most of the data we collect—including soil samples, seismic surveys and special finds—is analysed using the state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and computers.
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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.
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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.
Academic Advisor— apl. Prof. Dr Peter Frenzel
Room H310
Burgweg 11
07749 Jena
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Opening hours:
by arrangement
Student Representatives Earth Sciences
Academic Office for Student Affairs and Examinations
Carl-Zeiß-Platz 1
07743 Jena
Opening hours:
Please contact us via the remote help desk or by telephone.
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.
Central Student Advisory Service
University Main Building / SSZ
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena
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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
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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
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