Public Law (B.A.)

At the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), the BA in Public Law gives you hands-on experience through its small group of just 1-50 students, meaning personalized tutorials and exercises where you dive into real-world legal topics like state organization law, fundamental rights, and European law right from semester one. You'll build practical skills via mandatory key qualifications worth 30 ECTS credits, covering internships, language courses, insights into related fields, and essential working techniques such as library use, presentation skills, and rhetoric—preparing you to apply public law concepts confidently in professional settings. This setup ensures you're not just learning theory but gaining the tools to thrive, especially since it's a two-subject Bachelor's program offered by the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology, and the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law.

Here are some standout ways to get that practical edge:
- Internships and key qualifications: Complete internships plus training in presentation skills, rhetoric, and library research as part of your 30 ECTS key qualifications module, directly tying public law knowledge to real jobs.
- Small-group tutorials and exercises: Benefit from intimate classes tailored to Public Law, perfect for group discussions and collaborative problem-solving on modules like Administrative Law and International Law.
- Computer pools (CIP pools): Access free university computer rooms across faculties, libraries, and RRZE sites in Erlangen and Nuremberg, equipped with scanners, printers, and internet—ideal for legal research and digital case analysis (login with your FAU ID).
- FAU libraries and photocopiers: Use well-equipped libraries with copying machines (pay via FAUcard) for in-depth study of public law texts, plus video portal access (www.video.fau.de) for lectures if you're ever out.
- Bachelor's thesis in semester 6: Write your thesis on Public Law topics (or paired subject like Political Science), applying everything you've learned in a major independent project.

At the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), our BA in Public Law gives you hands-on experience right from the start through small group tutorials and exercises tailored to our close-knit cohort of just 1-50 students, building practical legal analysis skills in a supportive setting. You'll dive into real-world application via required key qualifications—30 ECTS credits covering internships, language courses, and working techniques like library research, presentation skills, and rhetoric—that sharpen your professional edge. With access to FAU's dedicated computer rooms (CIP pools) across faculties for free internet, scanning, and printing, plus the video portal for flexible learning, you're equipped with essential digital tools to collaborate and research effectively.

Here's how our program turns theory into practice::
- Small-group tutorials and exercises: Personalized sessions in your cohort foster interactive learning on topics like state organization law, fundamental rights, and administrative law.
- Mandatory internships and key qualifications: Complete 30 ECTS in internships, language training, and skills workshops (e.g., rhetoric, presentations, library use) to gain workplace-ready expertise.
- CIP computer pools: Faculty-specific rooms with computers, scanners, printers, and internet access for group work and legal research—log in with your FAUcard.
- FAU video portal: Stream classes remotely if needed, perfect for reviewing modules on European/International Law or Administrative Law.
- Library and copying facilities: Equipped libraries across campuses with copiers (pay via FAUcard) support deep dives into public law resources.