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BA Sociology (2-field, Major Field) at University of Freiburg

University of Freiburg, Germany

Programme overview

The Bachelor’s in Sociology combines theoretical reflection and empirical research in macrosociology and globalisation; modernisation and social theory; sociology of gender relations and sustainability; cultural sociology and governmentality; security as well as empirical methods and digitality. The programme’s clear structure first provides students with a solid foundation of knowledge and then offers the freedom to undertake self-directed study projects, work placements and study abroad.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 6 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester  |  Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The curriculum of the degree program in Sociology is divided into three modules: methods, theories, and content/phenomena. Methods are procedures for acquiring and verifying knowledge.

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Entry requirements

Admission (first semester): Restricted admission (35 places) Selection procedure Average grade in the German higher education entrance qualification and, where applicable, extracurricular activities Germans and EU citizens: 90% of study spaces are granted in a selection procedure and 10% after a waiting period. Language requirements: German C1. Application period: 1 June – 15 July.

Intake: Winter Semester

Duration: 6 semesters

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