Bachelor Programmes
The Ruhr-Universität was one of the first German universities to convert its range of courses to the BA and MA system and has had very good experiences with it. The benefits of a BA course are, among others, international compatibility and the opportunity to make well-founded decisions: after completing your BA, which usually takes six semesters, you can either embark upon your career or continue and do your MA. Only then will you have to make the decision at the RUB as to whether you may wish to study to become a teacher.
Anyone who signs up for a BA course will take either one or two subjects, which can be virtually any combination. In addition, there are also optional courses that provide key qualifications such as presentation techniques, computer and language skills for a later profession.
Some courses do not end in a BA or MA but with a state or church degree. This applies to courses offered by the Faculties of Medicine, Law and both the Theological Faculties.