BA Sociology (25% weighting) at Heidelberg University

Sociology is the science of social action in specific consideration of institutional conditionalities and effects. It is in equal parts a theory-driven as well as an empirical discipline.

Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences  |  Department: Max-Weber-Institute for Sociology  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught and German-taught and German and English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Sociology can be studied as a minor subject (25%) with a major subject at 75%. Students take mandatory courses in sociology and courses from the compulsory elective area.

Career pathways

Students will gain knowledge of the theoretical and methodological foundations of the subject, with due reference being made to the requirements of the job market and the changes taking place within it. They are able to independently solve problems in their chosen career and simultaneously assume responsibility in the respective institutional configurations ‘state’, ‘market’ and ‘civil society’.

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