Bachelor's degree

The Bachelor's degree is the first degree of a study programme and already qualifies for a profession. A Bachelor's programme usually lasts six semesters. The Bachelor's degree can be complemented by a four-semester Master's programme. There are three types of Bachelor's degree programmes. They each comprise 180 CP and are made up as follows:

Single-subject Bachelor

  • Subject-related core modules with Bachelor thesis
  • Subsidiary subject, if defined in the examination regulations

Dual-subject Bachelor with a supplementary subject

  • Major subject: 93 CP (includes 10 CP Bachelor thesis)
  • Subsidiary subject: 63 CP
  • Supplementary subject: 24 CP

Dual-subject Bachelor without a supplementary subject

  • Extended main subject: 117 CP (includes 10 CP Bachelor thesis)
  • Subsidiary subject: 63 CP

Bachelor: structure and combinations

Subject overview

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