Sociology (Dual-Subject Bachelor) at Osnabrück University

Sociology examines the actions of actors in social relationships, the genesis and change of social structures as well as problems of social regulation and inequality. The Sociology core subject is divided into various areas: A subject-specific compulsory area, which forms the basis for the subject-specific studies with an introduction to sociology, the teaching of methods of empirical social research and fundamental approaches in the field of sociological theory.

Faculty: School of Cultural Studies and Social Sciences  |  Department: Institute of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught (partly English)  |  Intake: winter semester  |  Location: Osnabrück, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

Two compulsory elective areas allow students to set their own individual focus and deepen their knowledge. The subject-specific core programme is supplemented by a professional skills development area for the acquisition of key qualifications. Early career orientation during the course is ensured through internships.

Career pathways

The Bachelor's degree in Sociology qualifies students for advisory and organizational activities in a wide range of professions. Depending on the second core subject, these include, for example, positions in companies, interest groups, non-governmental organizations, administrations and political parties, journalism, market and opinion research, evaluation and (further) education institutions.

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