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

University of Freiburg, Germany

Programme overview

The Bachelor’s in Sociology (minor) 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, empirical methods and digitality. The well-structured programme equips students with fundamental knowledge and offers a broad range of optional courses in methodology (both qualitative and quantitative) in addition to compulsory modules.

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 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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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission (first semester): Restricted admission (15 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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