Courses

Students of this degree program must choose a 1st major and a 2nd major. These may not be identical.

The 2nd major in Interdisciplinary Catholic Theological Studies may only be combined with the 1st major in Catholic Theology.
The 2nd major in Media Research, Political Science or Sociology may not be combined with the 1st majors in Media Research, Political Science or Sociology.
The 2nd major in Social Sciences may only be combined with the 1st majors in Media Research, Political Science or Sociology.
The 2nd major in Architectural Sciences may only be combined with the 1st major in Art History.

Admission requirements

To be admitted to the degree program, applicants must have completed a general university entrance qualification (Abitur) or a comparable university entrance qualification.

NC (numerus clausus) selection procedure

General information about the selection process for degree programs with restricted admission as well as the threshold values for previous admission cycles can be found here.
A summary in English of the selection process for degree programs with restricted admission can be found here.

German language requirements

International applicants and German applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification are kindly advised to read the requirements for German-language courses.

Information regarding Studienkolleg

Applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification that does not grant them direct access to university education in Germany pursuant to the qualification comparability regulations of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs must attend a Preparatory College (Studienkolleg) prior to studying. You can acquire the subject-specific university entrance qualification here. Further information can be found on the website of the Preparatory College (Studienkolleg).
This degree program relates to the following specialized course at the Studienkolleg:
G-course

Notes on the application process

The required language skills apply regardless of the choice of subject. Certain subjects may have their own discipline-specific admission requirements.

For applications for joint degree programs where at least one subject has restricted admission requirements, the application deadline for restricted admission degree programs applies.

This degree program is being reintroduced. Applications and enrollment are possible in the 2024/2025 winter semester for the 1st through 3rd semesters of study and in the subsequent 2025 summer semester for the 2nd through 4th semesters of study.

General information about the degree program

In this degree program, two majors from the fields of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences are combined with each other (80 credit points for the 1st major, 70 credit points for the 2nd major).

The objective is for students to acquire qualifying academic expertise in the two humanities, cultural and social sciences subjects chosen as majors. Students will also gain theoretical knowledge and application-orientated skills, enabling them to:
— Think, work and communicate in interdisciplinary contexts
— Complete academic work independently
— Categorize academic problem areas with expertise
— Develop problem-solving strategies with real-life application
— Depending on the focus of the students’ chosen majors: Analyze texts, images, graphics and other cultural artifacts, communication processes, political, cultural and societal structures and conflicts, religious, political, artistic and cultural phenomenon, media, public and private ways of life and social structures from an academic perspective.

This degree program offers students a breadth of professional qualifications in line with their individual combination of subjects, while also serving as the basis for a Master’s degree program in the two major subjects.

Study contents

The Bachelor’s degree program in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences comprises the scientific fundamentals, research perspectives and methods of each chosen major subject. Alongside overarching scientific, epistemological, methodological and argumentative foundations, this degree program addresses the questions and content of history, social studies, art, cultural studies, media studies, political science, theology and philosophy in particular. These can also be expanded on with concentrations in language, literature and cultural studies depending on the 2nd major chosen.

Students’ knowledge in their two major subjects will be successively deepened throughout the degree program, from introductory modules at the beginning to in-depth and specialized modules at the end of the program. In addition to the major subjects, the General Qualifications (AQua) area offers students the opportunity to complete internships and study a wide selection of language courses, additional qualifications, and courses from other subject areas. The fifth semester is particularly suited to a stay abroad. We have a multitude of contacts with partner universities for this purpose.

Structure

1st major — 80 credit points (ECTS)
2nd major — 70 credit points (ECTS)
General Qualifications (AQua) — 20 credit points (ECTS)
Bachelor’s thesis (BA) — 10 credit points (ECTS)

Stay abroad

Would you like to spend a semester abroad? Whether it is a semester of studies, an internship or a language course abroad, you will definitely benefit from the international experience. You can improve your knowledge of your subject and language skills, establish new contacts, make friends, get to know other cultures, and much more. You can find further information on the International Office’s website.

Postgraduate studies

Students can choose from a variety of Master's degree programs with a concentration in the arts, humanities and social sciences, depending on the two majors studied during the Bachelor's degree program. The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers the following Master’s degree programs which allow students to continue their studies after successfully completing the Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Study documents

The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation

The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.

Contacts

Central Student Information and Counselling Service

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science

Admissions Office

International Office

Additional information