Non-restricted substitute subjects in multi-subject degree programmes in DoSV

In multi-subject degree programmes, you apply for all of your desired restricted-admission subject combinations in the respective degree programme. Of course, this means that you will have to receive approval for each restricted-admission subject in each combination. By accepting a non-restricted substitute subject, you can increase your chances of receiving an offer of admission to study at the University of Münster.

• 1. Why should I accept a non-restricted substitute subject?

  Accepting non-restricted substitute subjects increases your chances of receiving an offer of admission to the University of Münster. In multi-subject degree programmes, candidates require approval for all restricted-admission subjects in each given combination. For instance, if you only receive permission to study one of two restricted-admission subjects in your combination, you will not be granted admission to your desired programme. If you accept a non-restricted substitute subject, however, you will be granted admission as soon as you receive permission to study the other subject.

  Example: Offer of admission without substitute subjects:

  

  Example: Offer of admission with a substitute subject:

  

• 2. What are the consequences of accepting one or more non-restricted substitute subjects?

  If you apply for and actively accept an offer of admission with substitute subjects, then your desired restricted-admission subject will no longer be considered in the ongoing admissions process.
  If you are granted admission to a programme with substitute subjects (passively) after the coordination phase 2 has concluded, your desired restricted-admission subject will be considered for a possible succession procedure.

• 3. When should I decide against accepting a non-restricted substitute subject?

  If you are determined to study a restricted-admission subject, you should not accept a non-restricted substitute subject. You should then answer "no" to the question regarding non-restricted substitute subjects in the Application Portal.

• 4. What should I pay attention to when accepting an offer of admission if I've accepted a substitute subject?

  When accepting an offer of admission, pay close attention to whether you have been granted approval to study your desired restricted-admission subject or the substitute subject. As soon as you accept the offer of admission, the offer becomes the approval itself, which in turn ends the application process for you. This means that you will have no further opportunity to gain approval to study your desired restricted-admission subject.

• 5. How long should I wait to see whether I receive approval for my desired subject instead of the substitute subject?

  You may wait until the end of the coordination phase 2 to see whether you receive approval to study your desired restricted-admission subject instead of the substitute subject. If you do not accept the offer of admission with a substitute subject after coordination phase 2, the offer automatically becomes the approval insofar it was assigned the highest priority among your DoSV applications. For more information about prioritisation, please read the relevant information on the website hochschulstart.de [de].

• 6. Which non-restricted substitute subjects may I choose from in my multi-subject degree programme?

  Bachelor of Primary School Education (BA G):

  • Protestant Religious Studies
  • Islamic Religious Studies
  • Catholic Religious Studies
  • Music (aptitude test required)

  Bachelor of Secondary School Education (BA HRSGe):

  • Chemistry
  • Protestant Religious Studies
  • French (may not be combined with other optional subjects)
  • Islamic Religious Studies
  • Catholic Religious Studies
  • Music (aptitude test required; may not be combined with other optional subjects)
  • Physics
  • Dutch (may not be combined with other optional subjects)

  Two-subject bachelor's programme (ZFB, qualification to teach at secondary-school level Gymnasium/Gesamtschule):

  • Protestant Religious Studies
  • French
  • Greek Philology
  • Islamic Religious Studies
  • Italian
  • Latin
  • Music/Music Practice and New Media (aptitude test required)
  • Catholic Religious Studies
  • Dutch
  • Physics
  • Spanish

  Please note the possible combinations for teaching at secondary school (Gymnasium and Gesamtschule).

  Two-subject bachelor's programme (ZFB, qualification to teach at vocational college):

  • Protestant Religious Studies
  • French
  • Islamic Religious Studies
  • Catholic Religious Studies
  • Dutch
  • Physics
  • Spanish

  Two-subject bachelor's programme (ZFB, no teaching degree):

  • Ancient Cultures of Egypt and the Near East
  • Art History
  • China Studies
  • Protestant Religious Studies
  • French
  • Greek Philology
  • Islamic Religious Studies
  • Islamic Theology
  • Islamic and Arabic Studies
  • Italian
  • Catholic Religious Studies
  • Classical and Christian Archaeology
  • Latin
  • Music/Music Practice and New Media (aptitude test required)
  • Musicology
  • Dutch
  • Physics
  • Skandinavian Studies
  • Spanish

  Bachelor of Vocational College Education (BA BK):

  for General Education subjects:

  • Chemistry
  • Protestant Religious Studies
  • French
  • Islamic Religious Studies
  • Catholic Religious Studies
  • Music (aptitude test required)
  • Dutch
  • Physics
  • Spanish

  for Professional Qualification subjects:

  • Construction Technology
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Media Design and Design Technology (aptitude test required)

• 7. When do I have to decide on a concrete substitute subject?

  You must indicate your desired non-restricted substitute subject at enrolment.