Mathematics (Bachelor of Arts, B.A.)
A degree in Mathematics combines sound subject-matter expertise with practical didactics. It provides optimal preparation for a teaching career and fosters analytical thinking, creativity, and scientific work at the highest level.
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At a glance
Course structure and content
This degree programme provides you with fundamental knowledge in key mathematical areas such as algebra, analysis, geometry, and stochastics, as well as their application and pedagogy. At the same time, it cultivates your scientific thinking, analytical precision, and creative problem-solving skills. You will learn to confidently apply mathematical concepts and grasp complex relationships. You will learn to plan, design, and analyze mathematics lessons. The teacher training programme aims to prepare you for your role in empowering your pupils to think independently and critically and act socially by imparting concrete subject knowledge.
In addition to subject-specific expertise, the programme strengthens key skills such as abstract reasoning, meticulous work techniques, communication skills, creativity, and teamwork – ideal prerequisites for a future career in education or for further academic studies.
Subject-specific and subject-didactic components (97 CP)
Mandatory Modules (87 CP)
| Module | Title | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | Elements of Arithmetic and Algebra | 10 CP |
| Module 2 | Elementary geometry | 10 CP |
| Module 3 | Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry I | 10 CP |
| Module 4 | Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry II | 5 CP |
| Module 5 | Analysis I | 10 CP |
| Module 6 | Analysis II | 10 CP |
| Module 7 | Stochastics | 10 CP |
| Module 8 | Advanced Mathematical Seminar | 5 CP |
| Module D | Didactics of Mathematics in Lower Secondary Education II | 7 CP |
| Final Module | Bachelor's Thesis | 10 CP |
Mandatory Elective Modules (10 CP)
Choose a total of 2 modules, at least one of which must be 4, WP1, WP2 or WP5:
| Module | Title | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Module WP1 | Selected Topics in Algebra | 5 CP |
| Module WP2 | Selected Topics in Geometry | 5 CP |
| Module WP3 | Selected Topics in Scientific Computing | 5 CP |
| Module WP4 | Seminar on an Advanced Topic in Mathematics | 5 CP |
| Module WP5 | Function Theory | 5 CP |
Teacher Training Modules (16 CP)
Teacher training for students who wish to enter the teaching profession consists of the Educational Sciences Modules (11 CP) and a Language Training Module (5 CP), see Study and examination regulations for the Teacher training Modules.
Special features
The Institute of Mathematics at Humboldt-Universit?t zu Berlin enjoys a high national and international reputation and offers a high-quality mathematics degree programme. Specialized courses for the combined Bachelor's degree programme address the needs of future mathematics teachers.
The teaching of mathematics and mathematics pedagogy are closely integrated, combining theoretical knowledge with application-oriented learning.
The Institute also maintains cooperative relationships with Berlin secondary schools and undertakes numerous activities to support mathematically gifted pupils. Through these cooperative relationships, seconded teachers continuously contribute to the Institute's teacher training programme, ensuring a highly practical focus for the students.
You can expect an inspiring environment that fosters mathematical thinking, analytical precision, and pedagogical competence in equal measure.
If you are passionate about mathematics, have achieved above-average grades in this subject at school, and aspire to teach it to pupils, you have excellent qualifications for university studies.
The ability and willingness to organize yourself effectively and engage with academic literature are also important and very helpful for any university degree.
Subject-specific admission and enrolment rules
Career opportunities & prospects
At Humboldt-Universit?t you can apply for the Master of Education in Mathematics for teaching, or for example for the non-teaching-related Master's programme in Statistics.
Find out more in the course catalogue or via the database Hochschulkompass nationwide.
With a Bachelor's degree in teaching, you are qualified to provide support in various school settings.
To become a teacher, a Master's degree, followed by an induction service as a trainee teacher (Referendariat) and a final examination (state examination) are required after completing the Bachelor's degree.
More information on career prospects and alternatives can be found in the Berufenet database.
Course Advisory Service
Prof. Dr. Andreas Filler
Recognition of credits
Prüfungsausschuss, Fr. Prof. Schüth, Tel. 030/2093 5864, pruefaus@math.hu-berlin.de
Contact information for the institute
Department of Mathematics
Johann von Neumann-Haus, Institutsgeb?ude, Rudower Chaussee 25, 12489 Berlin