Range of subjects
In principle, early studies are possible in every undergraduate degree programme offered at JMU, provided there is a subject mentor. The following subjects currently have subject mentors.
The regular degree programme in English Language Course/American Studies consists of the areas of literary studies, linguistics, cultural studies and language practice. If you are studying to become a teacher, you must also acquire subject-specific didactic knowledge. Students of English/American Studies should have a keen interest in the literature, art and culture of English-speaking countries and enjoy studying texts of various genres from different eras.
A written and spoken command of English at A-level (B2/C1) is required for the early degree programme. The courses are usually held in English. The courses usually comprise 2 SWS, sometimes supplemented by 1 SWS for tutorials accompanying the course. Proof of academic achievement can be taken in most courses, provided that the same requirements are met as for regular students.
It is possible to start the programme in both the winter and summer semesters. Please note that it may only be possible to take certain courses.
Studying biology requires basic school knowledge in biology, chemistry, physics and maths at year 10 level. Experience shows that even early studies in biology should generally only be taken up from year 10 onwards.
The regular chemistry degree programme begins with a focus on inorganic chemistry, which should be adopted for the early degree programme. It is therefore more favourable to start early studies in the winter semester, but it is also possible in the summer semester.
Experience has shown that early studies in chemistry should generally only be taken up from year 10 onwards.
An early degree course in computer science requires a good knowledge of maths and programming. Experience shows that otherwise participation in university courses is not possible.
For an application, it is therefore required that at least one of the two subjects maths and computer science is graded "very good" and the other "very good" or "good" in the current report. The application must also include a detailed description of existing programming skills.
The degree programme in mathematics starts with the two 2-semester courses "Linear Algebra" and "Analysis", which are fundamental to all other areas of mathematics. In addition, these two courses are used to practise the basic ways of thinking and working with which mathematics is practised as a science. Even though both courses start at a very basic level and, in principle, practically no school knowledge is used, it is not easy for almost everyone to familiarise themselves with the new way of thinking and working at the beginning.
At present, mathematics courses can be started in both the winter and summer semesters, so that this is also possible for early studies. In principle, it is possible to start as early as year 9. Anyone who was very good at maths at school but only expects "more complicated" calculations from an early degree course in maths will be disappointed. Curiosity about maths, the willingness to do "more maths" and "maths differently" than at school as well as perseverance and the ability to think abstractly are helpful for early studies in maths.
Medicine courses can be taken as part of the JMU taster programme for medicine and healthcare.
As medicine is an admission-restricted subject, an early study programme would not offer any added value as it would not be possible to take examinations.
An early study programme in one of the basic subjects for medicine, biology or chemistry, could be considered.
Experience shows that an early study programme in Philosophy is generally only advisable from Year 11 onwards. Please apply with an average grade of 2.0 or better. Very good grades in German and related subjects should be documented.
The Physics degree programme is highly hierarchical and starts with a 2-semester cycle in Classical Physics, which begins in the winter semester and requires a sound knowledge of mathematics. This cycle is also the basis for the early degree programme. In the further course, more specific elective courses in physics or quantum technology can be taken.
Without a solid school knowledge of physics and maths up to and including year 10, early studies in physics are practically impossible. We therefore recommend that new students apply for the winter semester, at the earliest in year 11 and only with a good grade in maths. If you wish to deviate from this, it is advisable to contact the subject coordinator in advance (see contact persons).
As a subject with restricted admission, Psychology is only open to students with very good A-level grades. Due to the admission restrictions, early study is only possible with major restrictions, only for special courses and without the possibility of taking an examination.
In view of the fact that an application for a study place in Psychology after the Abitur requires very good Abitur grades, we recommend an average grade of 2.0 or better in the school report when applying for the early study programme.
Questions about the subject?
Answers to questions about subjects in advance:
- In the information event, which is offered as a video meeting every semester (see calendar for dates).
- Ask the subject coordinator by e-mail or telephone.
