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Supplementary studies – for topics that concern everyone.

We are pleased that you are interested in studying and in our study programme at the University of Bayreuth, and that you are perhaps already enrolled. Are you wondering how you can gain academic insight into exciting issues that go beyond your degree programme?

The benefit of supplementary studies

In addition to our degree programmes that lead to academic degrees, we offer various further areas as supplementary studies. Are you interested in sustainability, intersectionality research, interculturality research, didactics of German as a second language, or theatre didactics? Then enrol in the respective supplementary course of study, and immerse yourself in topics that have relevance beyond one single degree programme – whether just for yourself, to realize your professional goals, or for the good of our society. The good news is that the supplementary courses of study listed here are open to all students at the University of Bayreuth. They can usually be integrated flexibly into your studies, and usually conclude with the awarding of a certificate. Your point of contact for any general questions regarding supplementary studies is Student Advising.

Three scenes from Africa as a collage: a crowd of people, shops and a motorbike in the foreground, aerial view of the city of Nairobi at night.
Africa competence
AfriZert
The aim of afriZert is to enable participating students to perceive and get to know the African continent in all its diversity: as a multifaceted space of discourse, as a home to a wide variety of living and working environments, and in the context of global political, social and economic interdependencies.
Talks at the University of Bayreuth with the Chinese delegation.
Cultural context
China Competence
The "China Competence (SinoZert)" supplementary course of study is scientifically and application-oriented, and provides students with basic knowledge and skills to develop country-specific competency with regard to China.
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Teaching language
German Didactics
The "German as a Second Language" supplementary course of study is aimed at students with an interest in migration processes, their consequences, and (also) in the teaching of German (as a second language).
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Avoiding Discrimination
Diversity
The “Intersectionality Studies & Diversity Competencies” supplementary course of study teaches competencies and knowledge with regard to the complexity of power and dominance relations. Strategies for overcoming discrimination and promoting inclusion feature prominently. The range of competencies provided will enrich professional profiles in diverse occupational fields in human resources and corporate management, education, media, and in research of any kind.
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Founding
Entrepreneurship
The Entrepreneurship supplementary course of study is designed to give students the opportunity to develop competencies in the field of entrepreneurship. This gives them the opportunity to explore entrepreneurial thinking and action, and to develop some of the associated key skills.
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Cultural diversity
Interculturality
The "Interculturality Research & Intercultural Practice" supplementary course of study includes the following focal points: Interdisciplinary Interculturality Research, Intercultural Dialogue & Communication Research, as well as Fundamentals of Knowledge & Cultural Sociology.
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Global challenges
Sustainability
The supplementary course of study in “Sustainability” provides students with key skills in the field of sustainability and offers them the opportunity to acquire and extend knowledge in the area. In Bayreuth, sustainability is understood in its broadest sense, not limited to ecological, economic, or social perspectives, but also including technology, culture, philosophy, health care, law, and other disciplines
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Scenic Design
Theatre didactics
Scenic learning and theatre play are of great importance for personal development and aesthetic education. However, in order to be able to offer these services in a professional manner, a solid grounding, such as that offered by the supplementary course of study in “Theatre Didactics”, is required to be able to use scenic design in pedagogical and artistic contexts in a competent manner, and to teach and guide creative scenic play processes.

Simply sign up and get started

It’s very easy to take up supplementary course of study. The only admission requirement is an existing enrolment in a degree programme at the University of Bayreuth. Unfortunately, enrolment solely in a supplementary course of study is not possible, as the supplementary studies programme does not result in an academic degree in its own right, but represents an additional qualification. Simply submit the corresponding application to the Student Administration Office and indicate which supplementary course of study you would like to take up. Then start with the modules of the supplementary course of study individually, in which ever way best fits in with your studies. The course requirements and general conditions are regulated in the respective examination regulations. There is a contact listed for questions about the contents of each supplementary course of study at the respective department, in case something should be unclear with regard to content or scheduling of the supplementary course of study.

You want more?

In so-called module studies, individual modules from bachelor's and master's degree programmes can be completed and concluded with an examination. You can find more information on this option on the website of the Student Administration Office. We have summarised the range of possible module studies in the respective semester for you in an overview. In addition, the University of Bayreuth cooperates with the Virtual University of Bavaria, to enable students from Bayreuth to take courses there as well.

Subject-specific additional courses of study

Not all additional courses offered at the University of Bayreuth are freely accessible, some are also bound to certain main courses of study. You can find an overview here.

Any questions? We are happy to inform, advise and support you.

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Student Advising

Hotline: +49 (0)921 / 55-4433 (Tue-Thu, 10-11 a.m.)
Website: www.studienberatung.uni-bayreuth.de/en/index.html

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Student Administration Office

Phone: +49 (0)921 / 55-5256
E-mail: studierendenkanzlei@uni-bayreuth.de
Fax: +49 (0)921 / 55-84-5346
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Universitätsstraße 30, 95447 Bayreuth

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