Program Overview

University Programs

The University of Hamburg offers a range of programs for students.

Faculty of Social Sciences

The Faculty of Social Sciences includes the following departments:

• Sociology (Sociology)
• Political Science
• Journalism and Communication Science

Programs Offered

The following programs are offered:

• B.A. Sociology (major) (B.A. Sociology, Major)
• B.A. Sociology (minor and supplementary subject) (B.A. Sociology, Minor and Supplementary Subject)
• M.A. Sociology (M.A. Sociology)
• B.A. Political Science (major) (B.A. Political Science, Major)
• B.A. Political Science (minor and supplementary subject) (B.A. Political Science, Minor and Supplementary Subject)
• M.A. Political Science
• B.Ed. Social Sciences (B.Ed. Social Sciences)
• M.Ed. Social Sciences (M.Ed. Social Sciences)
• B.A. minor in Journalism and Communication Science (B.A. Minor in Journalism and Communication Science)
• M.A. Communication and Journalism Research for a Sustainable Society

Master's Program in Criminology

The Master's Program in Criminology is a continuing education program.

• Program Director and Chair of the Examination Board: Prof. Dr. Christine Hentschel
• Study Coordination and Academic Advising: Katrin Bliemeister

Research Areas

The University of Hamburg has several research areas, including:

• Cluster of Excellence CLICCS
• Cluster of Excellence CUI
• Cluster of Excellence Quantum Universe
• Cluster of Excellence Understanding Written Artefacts
• Hamburg Research Academy
• Pier Plus
• Hamburg Center for University Teaching and Learning (HUL)
• Hub for Crossdisciplinary Learning (HCL)
• Center for Earth System Research and Sustainability (CEN)
• Museums and collections
• University archives
• Regional data center (RRZ)
• Presidential Administration
• Transfer agency
• Unikontor

Facilities and Services

The University of Hamburg has various facilities and services, including:

• Campus Center
• Career Center
• PIASTA
• AStA
• University sports
• University music
• Family office
• Language Center
• General languages
• Coordination of the concerns of students with disabilities
• Libraries
• Healthy Campus

Target Groups

The University of Hamburg caters to the following target groups:

• Prospective Students
• Students
• International Students
• Doctoral students (Ph.D. Students)
• Researchers
• Teaching Staff
• Employees (KUS)
• Those interested in further education (Continuing Education Students)
• Alumni
• Press (Press)
• Refugees