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Bachelor's Programme Political Science

Faculty	Faculty of Social and Political Science
Duration / ECTS-Credits	6 semesters / 180 ECTS-Credits
Academic Degree	Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Qualification Level	Bachelor (First Cycle) ISCED-11: Level 6, EQF/NQF: Level 6
ISCED-F	0312 Political Sciences and Civics
Mode of Study	Full-Time
Study Code	UC 033 624
Curriculum	Information on the Curriculum (2007W) *
Language of Instruction	German
Admission Requirements	Secondary school completion certificate or equivalent and Language Certificates
PODCAST	http://streaming.uibk.ac.at/medien/c102/c1021067/Podcasts/Studienpodcasts /Politikwissenschaft.mp3
Application	Apply ONLINE

* Information on the Curriculum (2007W)

The complete version of the curriculum the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.

In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
  available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
  Section: Current Curriculum version.

University of Innsbruck Bulletin » (Click to open all University of Innsbruck Bulletins)

Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP)

(1) Within the scope of the Studies and Orientation Stage, which takes place in the first semester, the following course examinations must be passed:

1. VO Fundamentals of Political Science (CM 1 lit. a, 2 h, 5 ECTS-Credits),
2. VO Scientific Working Skills in Political Science (CM 1 lit. b‚ 2 h, 5 ECTS-Credits).

(2) Successful passing of all exams of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage entitles to passing all further courses and examinations as well as to writing the Bachelor’s Thesis.

(3) Before successful completion of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage courses amounting to 20 ECTS-Credits may be passed. The requirements specified in the curriculum must be met.

Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP) until summer term 2020 »

General Information

Recommended Course Sequence

The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.

The standard duration of the study programme is 6 semesters or 180 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).

Beginn of studies: winter semester »

Beginn of studies: summer semester »

Recommended Course Sequence until summer term 2020 »

Qualification Profile and Skills

The Bachelor's Programme Political Science, grouped among the social and economic sciences, offers vocational preparation for the social sciences, conferring the degree of Bachelor of Arts upon completion. The goal of the bachelor's programme is to provide graduates problem-solving skills based on scientific theories and methods.

In the Bachelor’s Programme in Political Science students get up-to-date and practical knowledge about political systems, institutions, actors and processes at national, regional,  European and global level. These students deal particularly with the major challenges of our time, such as the erosion of social and political orders, the transformation of political and social participation or the effects of digital change on our world. In addition to technical skills and professional practice, the study programme also promotes universal social skills such as communication and presentation techniques, personal development, teamwork and the strengthening of rhetorical and written expression in all modules.

The Bachelor’s Programme in Political Science covers 180 ECTS-Credits, corresponding to a duration of the study programme of six semesters. During this period, the compulsory and elective modules which consist of lectures (VO), introductory seminars (PS) and lectures with practical parts (VU) must be passed.  In addition to a study induction and orientation stage, during which students get an insight into the subject and get to know fundamental aspects of scientific work as well as a basic methodological education, the students get a broad insight into the subject of political science during the introductory as well as the advanced modules. The focus lies in particular on subjects such as European integration, comparison of political systems, international relations, political theory and history of ideas, gender research, the Austrian political system, political communication and electoral research and applied methods in political science. The Bachelor’s programme also offers the opportunity to pass a practical training to prepare for professional life. In addition to passing the modules, the students have to write a Bachelor’s Thesis within the scope of a seminar from one of the advanced modules. The workload of such a thesis corresponds to 7.5 ECTS-Credits.

Expected Learning Outcomes

Graduates have demonstrated knowledge of their understanding of political science and related fields. They are able to use this knowledge to develop scientifically sound solutions to practical problems, to assess and implement such solutions, and to apply their qualifications in a wide variety of occupational fields. They possess social competences, teamwork abilities, presentation and moderations skills, etc.

Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor's Programme Political Science find positions in public administration; in political institutions and organizations; in public relations; in the media; in national, international and non-governmental organizations; and in university and non-university research capacities. Have a look at some of our former students and their careers.

Postgraduate and further Studies at the University of Innsbruck

• Master's Programme Gender, Culture and Social Change
• Master's Programme Political Science: European and International Studies
  
• Master's Programme Sociology: Social and Political Theory
• Master's Programme Peace and Conflict Studies

Minor

As part of the Bachelor’s Programme, a Minor of 30 ECTS-Credits can be completed.

More information and a list of possible Minors can be found at:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/wahlpakete/

Supplementary Programme

Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Supplementary Programme corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Supplementary Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information: https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-informatik/

Political Science in Practice

After successful completion of the compulsory modules 1-9 students can complete the elective module “Political Science in Practice”. For this, no registration in LFU:online online is needed. Further information can be found at: https://www.uibk.ac.at/fakultaeten-servicestelle/pruefungsreferate/37/ba-politikwissenschaft.html#Praxis (currently only in German)

Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading

Examination regulations

The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.

Description of the applied grading system (including the grade distribution table) »

Information about the Programme (in German only)

• Structure of the Study Programme
• Administrative Processes for Students  

Forms (in German only)

• Practical Agreement
  
• Evidence of the Bachelor's Thesis according to the curriculum
• Examination Records
  
• Declaration of Academic Honesty
• Application for Admission to the third and fourth repetition of a course examination

Recognitions (in German only)

• Recognition of exams AND Supplementary Sheet
  

Contact and Information

Examination Office
Standort Universitätsstraße 15  

Associate Dean of Studies
Dr. David Willumsen

Dean of Studies
Assoz. Prof. Mag. Dr. Petra Missomelius, MA

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