BA Social Sciences at University of Stuttgart

By studying Social Sciences, you gain a deep understanding of the theory behind the study of social and political phenomena – at local, state, national, and international levels. You develop an understanding of the institutions, practices, and relationships that shape social life. You will be able to identify opportunities and limitations in addressing issues of social and political coexistence.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

In the Social Sciences study programme, you learn to analyse the behaviour of groups, organisations, and individuals: What influences their actions, and how do they, in turn, impact their social and political environment? Depending on the research question, you examine the causes and effects of social action or the role of societal structures. The programme covers the areas of sociology, political science, and social science methods and statistics.

Career pathways

The Social Sciences study programme teaches you a broad set of skills: In addition to theoretical knowledge in sociology and political science, you learn to analyse qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate software and to understand social processes in context. Theory and practice are closely linked. In addition, you strengthen key skills such as working with academic texts, writing content tailored to specific audiences, and conducting structured research.

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