Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts Soziologie (Hauptfach)

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Major) is a six-semester program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of sociological theories, methods, and applications. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in sociology or for further study in a related field.

Profile

The program focuses on the following areas:

• Sociological theory
• Social structure and analysis
• Empirical social research methods
• Application-oriented method training
• Exemplary in-depth study of selected sociological fields of application
• Free choice of a minor subject (45 LP) from a wide range of BA minor programs
• Qualification for both professional employment as a sociologist and for subsequent social science master's studies

Admission

Admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Major) program is possible for the winter semester. The application period is from June 1 to July 15. The program is subject to admission restrictions.

Study Plan and Organization

The study plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Major) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of sociological theories, methods, and applications. The program consists of the following modules:

1. Basismodul 1 – Einführung in die Soziologie (Introduction to Sociology)
2. Basismodul 2 – Sozialstruktur und Gesellschaftsanalyse (Social Structure and Social Analysis)
3. Methodenmodul 1 – Methoden der empirischen Sozialforschung (Methods of Empirical Social Research)
4. Aufbaumodul 1 – Soziologie Theorie (Sociology Theory)
5. Aufbaumodul 2 – soziale Strukturen im historischen Wandel (Social Structures in Historical Change)
6. Methodenmodul 2 – Quantitative Analyseverfahren (Quantitative Analysis Methods)
7. Methodenmodul 3 – Qualitative Sozialforschung (Qualitative Social Research)
8. Vertiefungsmodule 1-4 – Spezielle Soziologien (Specialized Sociologies)
9. Abschlussmodul – Bachelorarbeit (Bachelor's Thesis)

Minor Subject

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Major) program includes a minor subject (45 LP) that can be chosen from a wide range of BA minor programs. The minor subject has its own study regulations, which describe the study content, modules, courses, and examinations.

Elective Area

To successfully complete the program, students must complete courses in the elective area (at least 14 LP). The elective area allows students to choose courses from other programs and faculties, as well as language courses from the language center and the Volkshochschule.

Practical Training

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Major) program includes a nine-week compulsory practical training that provides students with the opportunity to reflect on the theories and methods learned in the program in the context of professional practice. The practical training can help students to concretize their professional orientation and facilitate the transition to a professional activity.

Foreign Study

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Major) program offers students the opportunity to study abroad for one or two semesters. The International Office of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences supports students in all phases of planning, applying, and completing their foreign study.

Final Thesis

The final thesis is a compulsory component of the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Major) program. The thesis is a scientific paper that demonstrates the student's ability to work independently and apply sociological theories and methods to a specific problem. The thesis is usually written in the sixth semester and has a processing time of 13 weeks.

Examination Regulations

The examination regulations for the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Major) program are based on the Fachspezifische Bestimmungen (FSB) and the Prüfungsordnung (PO) of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences.

Contact Persons

• Program Director and Chairman of the Examination Committee: Prof. Stefanie Kley
• Study Coordinator and Study Advisor: Uzma Mushtaq
• Examination and Course Management: Dorothea Renger

Examination Committee and Quality Circle

The Examination Committee and Quality Circle are responsible for ensuring the quality of the program. The Examination Committee consists of professors and students, while the Quality Circle includes professors, students, and staff members.

• Examination Committee:
  • Prof. Stefanie Kley (Chair)
  • Prof. Anita Engels
  • Prof. Jürgen Beyer
  • Pay Laurin Jessen (Research Assistant)
  • Marc Sandmann (Student)
  • Florian Schmidt (Student, Deputy)
• Quality Circle:
  • Prof. Stefanie Kley (Chair)
  • Prof. Jürgen Beyer
  • Prof. Anita Engels
  • Prof. Urs Stäheli
  • Prof. Achim Oberg
  • Prof. Christine Hentschel
  • Prof. Susanne Krasmann
  • Paul Borsdorf (Research Assistant)
  • Olaf Kellermeier (Research Assistant)
  • Pay Laurin Jessen (Research Assistant)
  • Marc Sandmann (Student)
  • Florian Schmidt (Student)
  • Uzma Mushtaq (Staff Member, Study Office)
  • Dorothea Renger (Staff Member, Study Office)