Program Overview

Sociology (B.A.)

Features

The Bachelor's programme in Sociology is an empirical science that uses research methods and techniques to produce explanations for social phenomena. The programme aims to discover and explain general patterns of behaviour and interpretation, rules, and structures. Students will learn skills in formulating sociological questions, analysing social problems and phenomena, and applying sociological methods.

Details

The Bachelor's Programme in Sociology conveys basic subject knowledge necessary for continuing on with a Master's programme and for changing over to the working world. Students acquire skills to grasp the main correlations of the subject and to apply the fundamental scientific methods and findings. The programme enables students to acquire general and subject-specific occupational skills, as well as key competencies required for successful entry into the working world or for admission to a Master's programme.

Structure

In the first semesters, students acquire basic knowledge of academic work and the subject of sociology by studying classical and modern theories in lectures and seminars. The compulsory elective modules allow students to specialise in the sociology of work and economics, political sociology, and the sociology of the welfare state or cultural sociology. The programme structure includes:

• Programme structure (graphic representation)
• Non-sociological area of expertise (Further information)
• Professionalisation area, consisting of the optional area and the key competences
• Optional area, which imparts skills for a successful career start or for admission to a Master's degree programme
• Key competence area, which qualifies students for the labour market and further study programmes

Application

Admission

• Start: Winter semester only
• 1st subject semester: open admission (enrolment without previous application)
• 2nd to 6th subject semester: open admission (enrolment without previous application)
• Deadlines
• Enrolment

Eligibility

• EU citizens (including Germany and EEA) or holders of a German university entrance qualification
• Non-German citizens without a German educational qualification: German language skills required
• Non-EU citizens (or stateless persons): eligibility and German language skills required

Related and Consecutive/Graduate Programmes

Related Programmes

• Sociology (B.A.) (2 subjects)
• Social Sciences (B.A.)

Consecutive/Graduate Programmes

• Labour in Society (M.A.)
• Sociology (M.A.)

Programme Information

• Programme: Sociology
• Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Options: Full-time studies or Part-time studies
• Standard period of study: 6 semesters
• Language of the programme: German
• Admission: open admission (enrolment without previous application)
• Orientation events: offered
• Variants: On average 15 credits per semester
• More information: Regulations