Sociology (Bachelor)

The bachelor’s programme in Sociology begins with an Introductory and Orientation Period (STEOP). The Introductory and Orientation Periods (STEOP) of the degree programmes in Political Science, Social and Cultural Anthropology and Sociology consist of a uniform module focusing on social sciences, and a subject-specific module. Following the STEOP, students have to complete compulsory modules on the basics of the discipline, theories, methods, applications, law and economics and communicative and social skills, as well as an elective module. To successfully complete the programme, students have to write a bachelor’s thesis.

Study Programme

Students acquire qualifications in three main areas:

• Sociological expertise (important notions, concepts and theories, knowledge about the structure and dynamics of present-day society, exemplary knowledge of chosen areas of practice and applications, ability to apply sociological knowledge)
• Methodological competences (basic methods of qualitative and quantitative empirical social research and their application; planning and conducting primary research and evaluation projects; preparing economic and policy-relevant expert reports and planning prerequisites)
• Communicative and social competences (independent, team-oriented and structured way of thinking and working, using new media to obtain information, compiling reports and giving presentations).