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BA Soziologie (Sociology) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Examines interactions between social structures and social action, giving theoretical and methodological knowledge to show the social conditions of human action and interaction and its consequences. Taught in German with some English.

Faculty: Fakultät für Sozialwissenschaften und Philosophie  |  Department: Institut für Soziologie  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German, partly English  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

The broad range of sociological theory traditions and fields of application, with a methodological focus on explanatory sociology and empirical social research, especially quantitative methods.

Career pathways

Qualifies for an academic career and for non-academic fields; the combination of broad skills is in demand.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Hochschulreife). Language requirements: English at CEFR B2. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). Last selection NC (cut-off average grade): 1,7. Application period: 02.05. – 15.07.; portal: DoSV.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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