BA Sociology at University of Mannheim

Programme overview

What causes social inequality in Germany? What are the differences between societies across Europe? In the bachelor’s program in Sociology, you will deal with current social issues and questions and analyze them using scientific methods. The program teaches you basic knowledge in the field of Sociology.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Duration: 6 semesters (3 years); at least 180 ECTS credits | Study mode: full-time; English-taught and German-taught | Intake: Fall semester (September) | Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

It is divided into basic and advanced modules focusing on four areas: general and specific types of Sociology, a comparison of European societies, social psychology, and methods of empirical social research. In addition to your major in Sociology, you can choose a minor from a wide range of subjects.

Career pathways

Thanks to the opportunity to choose your own specializations, you can start focusing on specific career paths in the field of sociology early on in your studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus. German proficiency at C1 level is required unless the applicant holds a German university entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). The bachelor’s program in Sociology is currently selective. The following selection criteria are taken into account: grade average achieved in your university entrance qualification the grades achieved in Mathematics and English other achievements relevant to your application (such as experience in a federal, state, or local public administration, public relations work for a political party, journalistic activities for the press or the media, work in interest groups such as trade unions, social organizations, or church associations) Application period: Selective programs: from 1 June until 15 July Non-selective programs: from 1 June until 31 August

Intake: Fall semester (September)

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years); at least 180 ECTS credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-studies/applying/

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