In the first semester, the introductory module, the basic module and the module on state organization law are held. The modules Fundamental Rights, General Administrative Law, Administrative Law I and European and International Law I are offered during the following semesters. In the sixth semester, you can take either European and International Law II or Administrative Law II and thus pursue your special interests. In the sixth semester you will also write your Bachelor’s thesis in your first subject (Political Science).

Internships, language courses, insights into related subjects and qualifications in working techniques (using the library, presentation skills, rhetoric) comprising 30 ECTS credits must be successfully completed in the key qualifications area.

First and second subject: In the two-subject Bachelor’s degree program, Political Science is studied as the first subject and Public Law as the second subject. The major difference between a subject taken as a first subject or as your second subject is when it comes to choosing the topic of your Bachelor’s thesis. In their first subject, students have to complete eight modules (self-contained teaching and learning units with examinations taken during the program) and seven modules in their second subject.

• A genuine interest in everything to do with politics
• An interest in the meaning of law
• A willingness to read a lot and in detail
• Good verbal communication skills

• As one of only a few universities in Germany, FAU offers the opportunity to study Political Science with Public Law as a second subject and thus provides an opportunity to specialize in the area of law that is closest to the study of politics.
• Following on from the  Bachelor’s degree program you can study a consecutive Master’s degree, also with Public Law as a specialization.
• The group of students for the two-subject Bachelor’s degree program is small and has its own tutorials and exercises.
• Students can change from the two-subject Bachelor’s degree in Public Law to the standard degree program in Law as achievements are credited.

This degree qualifies graduates for careers in

• Administration on all levels (Federal and state government, local authorities, the EU and international organizations)
• Associations and companies at a national, international and supranational level
• Political parties, parliaments, political groups and politicians on all levels of politics
• Non-formal political education
• Policy consulting

Possible combinations without overlaps

• Political Science

With these subject combinations, there are generally no overlaps in the timetable.