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BA Staatswissenschaften – Sozialwissenschaften (Politikwissenschaft und Soziologie) (Social Sciences) at University of Erfurt

University of Erfurt, Germany

Programme overview

Bachelor of Arts in the social sciences (political science and sociology) analysing social orders, institutions and organisations and how political and social action is produced, reproduced and changed, with strong methods training.

Faculty: Staatswissenschaftliche Fakultät  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time; German-taught and English-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester  |  Location: Erfurt, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Political science and sociology with historical, international and cultural comparison and a strong emphasis on social-research methods; relevant for teaching Sozialkunde.

Career pathways

NGOs (development, human rights), parties and associations (political advice), political youth and adult education, and foundations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No Numerus clausus: direct enrolment. If the second subject of the Zwei-Fach-Bachelor is admission-restricted, apply to that subject (1 May to 15 July). Joins the joint orientation phase of the Staatswissenschaften when combined with another Staatswissenschaft.

Intake: Wintersemester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 ECTS

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