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BA Sozialwissenschaften (Social Sciences), Two-Subject Bachelor at University of Oldenburg

University of Oldenburg, Germany

Programme overview

Social sciences subject that trains social scientists for planning, administration, counselling, research and teaching, with theory- and practice-based training in critically analysing developments in society and the state using social science methods. It can be studied with a non-school career aim or with the teaching career aim (leading on to the Master of Education).

Faculty: Faculty of Education and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught)  |  Intake: Winter semester (October)  |  Location: Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

Studied within the six-semester Two-Subject Bachelor (180 CP): as a main subject (90 CP) combined with a minor, as a first or second subject (60 CP) or as a minor (30 CP), alongside a second subject, professionalisation modules, internships and the bachelor thesis module.

Career pathways

Social scientists work in public administration, education (in and outside schools), and national and international organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General higher education entrance qualification, subject-restricted entrance qualification, Fachhochschulreife for the relevant field, Z-examination (aptitude test) or vocational qualification. The application deadline may follow the first subject if that subject is admission-restricted. No admission restriction. Application deadlines: winter semester 15 October.

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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