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Sociology (B.A.) (two subjects)

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Sociology is the science of society. It asks questions about the social structures which shape peoples' actions and enable their coexistence within modern society. Students will get to know a large variety of empirical methods and deal with the interaction of economic, political and cultural rules. In addition to this they will be concerned with modern forms of social inequality and the conflicts that arise therefrom.

Programme:
Sociology
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (two subjects)
Standard period of study:
6 semesters
Start:
Only the winter semester
Language of the programme:
German
Admission:
open admission (enrolment without previous application)
Orientation events:
Orientation events are offered

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The Bachelor's Programme in Sociology conveys basic subject knowledge that is necessary for continuing on with a Master's programme and for changing over to the working world. Students acquire the skills they need to grasp the main correlations of the subject and to apply the fundamental scientific methods and findings.

Students will learn skills in formulating sociological questions, in analysing social problems and phenomena and in applying the more important sociological methods. These qualifcations enable their entry into different occupational fields (press, mass media, public relations, work in associations, continuing education and non-school related youth education and youth assistance, in the field of public administration on a federal level, state and community level, as well as in human resources of business and organisations). They also prepare themselves for continuing on to acquire an additional scientific degree.

Aside from sufficient fundamental knowledge in the subject Sociology, students will acquire in-depth knowledge in special sociological areas through elective compulsory modules. In addition, students have the possibility to build a concentration in the area of social policy.

The Bachelor's programme not only conveys subject-specific knowledge but also key competencies required for successful entry into the working world or for admission to a Master's programme.

  1. An application-oriented profile enables students to acquire general and subject-specific occupational skills.
  2. A scientific-oriented profile aims to convey the foundation to continue on with a consecutive occupational-qualifying degree in the form of a Master's programme.

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Structure

In the two-subject Bachelor's programme, two subjects are studied on equal terms.

A total of 180 credits are earned for the Bachelor's degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).

The two subjects each account for 66 credits. The area of professionalisation accounts for 36 credits.

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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)

EU
Citizen from an EU country (including Germany and EEA) or holding a German university entrance qualification

Non-German citizens without a German educational qualification

Non-EU
Citizen from a non-EU country (or stateless person)


Impressions

For a drink with…

is a video interview format by academics for academics and anyone who wants to become one. In this episode: Prof. Dr. Nicole Mayer-Ahuja. She is a professor of sociology of work, business, and economics at the Institute of Sociology at the University of Göttingen. She provides insights into her academic career and her teaching activities and talks about the importance of sociology of work for society and as a fascinating focus for research and study at the University of Göttingen. (Video only available in German)

For a drink with…

Today we are meeting with Dr. Ina Alber-Armenat. She is a research assistant and program coordinator, as well as an academic advisor for our sociology programs. She talks about her research, her connection to Poland, who she recommends studying sociology and pursuing a doctorate, and what skills distinguish sociology graduates. (Video only available in German)

Episode 1: What is sociology?

A podcast by StadtRadio Göttingen and a seminar from the field of key competences with Sascha Prinz and students of sociology Göttingen. (Podcast only available in German)

Episode 2: What is the point of studying sociology?

A podcast by StadtRadio Göttingen and a seminar from the field of key competences with Sascha Prinz and students of sociology Göttingen. (Podcast only available in German)

Episode 3: Current sociological research in Göttingen

This episode is about the sociology of labour and social policy. A podcast by StadtRadio Göttingen and a seminar from the field of key competences with Sascha Prinz and students of sociology Göttingen. (Podcast only available in German)


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Annegret Schallmann

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Phone: +49 551 39 27159
Fax: +49 551 39 26542

Annegret.Schallmann@sowi.uni-goettingen.de

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