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BA Social Sciences at University of Göttingen

University of Göttingen, Germany

Programme overview

The Bachelor's degree programme in Social Sciences provides you with an individual, wide-ranging interdisciplinary education. The programme includes numerous offers for the practical acquisition of competencies in the form of excursions, stays abroad, internships, student research projects and a wide range of events for the acquisition of key qualifications. The first semester is used for orientation and for organizing and planning your studies.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

In three compulsory modules, all students learn the foundations of the Social Sciences, the basic theories and subject areas as well as good scientific practice and how to properly organise their studies. In the elective area they can complete an internship, participate in an exchange programme or voluntary political work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: open admission (enrolment without previous application). Winter semester 1st subject semester: open admission (enrolment without previous application).

Intake: Winter semester only

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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