Philosophy/Ethics
Degree
Combined bachelor, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - This course prepares you for the teaching profession. Please also refer to the ’Teacher training programme’ overview - If you do not wish to enter the teaching profession, the ‘Philosophy’ bachelor’s course is available.
Standard time for completing course
6 semesters
Start of study and Entry Restriction
Cf. course catalogue
Combinations
Philosophy and Ethics can be studied as:
Core subject with teaching training binding: 113 CP, with a second subject to be selected except from Catholic Theology and Special Needs Education
Second subject with teaching training binding: 67 CP, with any bachelor’s core subject except from Biology
Course objectives
The focus of the course is teaching students the ability to reflect with reason and empathy on fundamental questions of humans’ place in the world, as well as issues of moral orientation. In addition to the specialist modules, the specific teaching-oriented study modules are particularly valuable.
Content of studies
The content of the Philosophy/Ethics degree programme at HU is harmonised with the Berlin Philosophy and Ethics framework curricula. Our combined course, which also offers teacher-oriented training in Philosophy and Ethics and thus prepares students for teaching posts in both subjects, takes account of the fact that the subject matter of the two disciplines is inextricably intertwined. The teaching offered by our Department of Philosophy guarantees a high-quality, varied programme of relevant classes. The best way to find information about course content is using the annotated university calendar, which is online at hu.berlin/vorlesungsverzeichnis. Module descriptions, the course curriculum and other details can be found in the course and examination regulations, available at www.amb.hu-berlin.de, no. 22/2014, first amendment no. 25/2015. Th Course Advisory Service is also available to help you (see important addresses).
Combined bachelor's course Philosophy and Ethics with teacher training binding
Core subject Philosophy and Ethics with 113 CP
Subject-related and subject-related didactical modules (77 CP)
| Module | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | Introduction to Philosophy | 6 CP |
| Module 2 | Introduction to Logic | 5 CP |
| Module 3 | Writing and Arguing Skills | 5 CP |
| Module 4 | Theoretical Philosophy | 12 CP |
| Module 5 | Practical Philosophy | 12 CP |
| Module 6 | Key Fields of Philosophy/Ethics I | 5 CP |
| Module 7 | Key Fields of Philosophy/Ethics II | 5 CP |
| Module 8 | Project Module | 9 CP |
| Module 11 | Philosophy/Ethics and its Didactics | 7 CP |
| Bachelor's Thesis | 10 CP |
Mandatory elective modules (20 CP)
Students must choose two modules summing up to 20 CP in total.
| Modul | Bezeichnung | Umfang |
|---|---|---|
| Module 9a | In-depth Studies: Theoretical Philosophy | 10 CP |
| Module 9b | In-depth Studies: Practical Philosophy | 10 LP |
| Module 9c | In-depth Studies: History of Philosophy | 10 LP |
| Module 9d | In-depth Studies: Ethics, Meta-Ethics and Action Theory | 10 LP |
| Module 9e | In-depth Studies: Political Philosophy, Social Philosophy and Anthropology | 10 LP |
Teacher training Modules (16 CP)
In addition to specialised study, students on a bachelor’s with teacher training option will complete the Educational Sciences teacher training module (11 CP) and the module Sprachbildung (5 CP). You will find information on www.amb.hu-berlin.de, no. 80/2015).
Second Subject Philosophy and Ethics with 67 CP
Subject-related and subject-related didactical modules (57 CP)
| Module | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | Introduction to Philosophy | 6 CP |
| Module 3 | Writing and Arguing Skills | 5 CP |
| Module 4 | Theoretical Philosophy | 12 CP |
| Module 5 | Practical Philosophy | 12 CP |
| Module 6 | Key Fields of Philosophy/Ethics I | 5 CP |
| Module 10 | Key Fields of Philosophy/Ethics II | 5 CP |
| Module 11 | Philosophy/Ethics and its Didactics | 7 CP |
Mandatory elective modules (10 CP)
Students must choose one module with 10 CP in total.
| Modul | Bezeichnung | Umfang |
|---|---|---|
| Module 9a | In-depth Studies: Theoretical Philosophy | 10 CP |
| Module 9b | In-depth Studies: Practical Philosophy | 10 LP |
| Module 9c | In-depth Studies: History of Philosophy | 10 LP |
| Module 9d | In-depth Studies: Ethics, Meta-Ethics and Action Theory | 10 LP |
| Module 9e | In-depth Studies: Political Philosophy, Social Philosophy and Anthropology | 10 LP |
Master’s degree
You can apply for the Master of Education at Humboldt-Universität. You will find additional programmes in the current ‘Post-graduate degree courses’ course catalogue, available at course catalogue.
Important addresses
Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of Philosophy: Unter den Linden 6, www.philosophie.hu-berlin.de
Course Advisory Service: see website
Classification and recognition of studies and qualifications: Examination Board, anrechnung-philosophie@hu-berlin.de
Teacher Training Service Centre: hu.berlin/lehramtsberatung, Tel. +49 30 2093-70813, lehrerbildung@rz.hu-berlin.de
Applications: www.hu-berlin.de/interessierte
Links to job market: careers information centre (http://www.arbeitsagentur.de/web/content/DE/BuergerinnenUndBuerger/ArbeitundBeruf/Berufswahl/Berufsinformationszentren/index.htm) , employment market reports (http://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de/Navigation/Statistik/Arbeitsmarktberichte/Akademiker/Akademiker-Nav.html), Federal Employment Office Berufenet (http://berufenet.arbeitsagentur.de/berufe/)
Version: May 2022
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