Philosophy/Ethics (Bachelor of Science, B.Sc.)
Reflect, argue, teach responsibility: The degree program Philosophy/Ethics at Humboldt University of Berlin prepares you for the teaching profession and combines philosophical depth with ethical orientation and pedagogical practice.
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At a glance
Course structure and content
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.
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 |
Special features
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.
Subject-specific admission and enrolment rules
Career opportunities & prospects
You can apply for the Master of Education at Humboldt-Universit?t.
The program specifically prepares students for the teaching profession at grammar schools and integrated secondary schools. After completing the bachelor’s degree, you can continue on to the Master of Education (M.Ed.) to complete the second phase of teacher training.
In addition, career opportunities open up in areas such as:
- Educational and cultural work
- Ethics consulting and intercultural communication
- Media, adult education, and science management
Thus, the degree not only qualifies you for school teaching but also for roles that require critical thinking, responsibility, and ethical judgment.
Course Advisory Service & Recognition of credits
Department of Philosophy
Universit?ts-Hauptgeb?ude, Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin