Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Bremen offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, which provides students with a comprehensive understanding of social phenomena, empirical research methods, and statistical analysis. The program aims to equip students with the skills to analyze social structures, interactions, and changes, as well as to develop solutions for social challenges.

Program Structure

The Bachelor's program in Sociology is offered as a full-time course of study, lasting six semesters. The program is modularized, with a combination of lectures, seminars, and project work. Students can choose to specialize in specific areas of sociology, such as social inequality, identity, power, and social change.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have a general or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (e.g., Abitur). There are no specific subject-related requirements for the program. Applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification must provide proof of language proficiency in German.

Program Details

• Abschluss: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Regelstudienzeit: 6 semesters
• Unterrichtssprache: German
• Bewerbungszeitraum Erstsemester: Winter semester: 01.05 - 15.07, Summer semester: 01.12 - 15.01
• Zulassungsfrei: Yes, for the first semester
• Fachwissenschaftlicher Bachelor: Can be chosen as a full-course or two-subject course
• Kosten: Semester fee, including semester ticket, approximately 425

Course Content

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Social theory and research methods
• Statistical analysis and social structure
• Specialized sociological areas, such as:
  • Arbeitssoziologie (Sociology of Work)
  • Armutssoziologie (Sociology of Poverty)
  • Familiensoziologie (Sociology of Family)
  • Soziologie der Sozialpolitik (Sociology of Social Policy)
  • Lebenslaufsoziologie (Sociology of Life Course)
  • Bildungssoziologie (Sociology of Education)
  • Migrations-, Stadt- und Regionalsoziologie (Sociology of Migration, Urban, and Regional Studies)
  • Politische Soziologie (Political Sociology)
  • Geschlechtersoziologie (Sociology of Gender)

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Sociology program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Research and science
• Education and training
• Public administration and policy
• Media and communication
• Business and industry
• Social work and non-profit organizations

Research Focus

The program has a strong research focus, with faculty members involved in various research projects and collaborations. The research areas include:

• Social inequality and social policy
• Migration and integration
• Education and labor market
• Health and well-being
• Urban and regional development

Faculty and Staff

The Sociology department at the University of Bremen has a team of experienced professors and lecturers, as well as research staff and administrative personnel. The faculty members are involved in various research projects and have a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students.

Contact and Advice

For more information about the program, please contact the Sociology department at the University of Bremen. The department offers academic advising and support to students throughout their studies.