Sociology - Dual-Subject Bachelor
Sociology examines the actions of actors in social relationships, the genesis and change of social structures as well as problems of social regulation and inequality. The Sociology core subject is divided into various areas: A subject-specific compulsory area, which forms the basis for the subject-specific studies with an introduction to sociology, the teaching of methods of empirical social research and fundamental approaches in the field of sociological theory.
In the Dual-Subject Bachelor, you study two core subjects or combine a major subject with a minor subject. Sociology is offered as a core subject offered. Please note the valid subject combinations.
This subject cannot be studied with the aim of becoming a teacher.
Sociology examines the actions of actors in social relationships, the genesis and change of social structures as well as problems of social regulation and inequality.
The Sociology core subject is divided into various areas: A subject-specific compulsory area, which forms the basis for the subject-specific studies with an introduction to sociology, the teaching of methods of empirical social research and fundamental approaches in the field of sociological theory. Two compulsory elective areas allow students to set their own individual focus and deepen their knowledge. The subject-specific core programme is supplemented by a professional skills development area for the acquisition of key qualifications. Early career orientation during the course is ensured through internships.
The Bachelor's degree in Sociology qualifies students for advisory and organizational activities in a wide range of professions. Depending on the second core subject, these include, for example, positions in companies, interest groups, non-governmental organizations, administrations and political parties, journalism, market and opinion research, evaluation and (further) education institutions.
Sociology is offered as a core subject as part of the dual-subject Bachelor's degree program and must be combined with another subject. It is not possible to combine it with Political Science. Here you will find an overview of the valid subject combinations.
During your studies, you will not only deal with the two chosen subjects, but also supplement them with content from interdisciplinary professional skills development. Depending on whether you are aiming for a specialist Master's degree or an immediate career after completing your Bachelor's degree, a different profile will apply to you.
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| 1 | Sociological Theory I - 10 CP | Basic module: Methods of empirical social research - 10 CP | Introduction to Sociology - 3 CP | 2nd core subject - 63 CP | Professional skills development area - 28 CP Internships - 14 CP | |||
| 2 | Compulsory elective area I - 20 CP Two of the following modules:
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| 3 | Compulsory Elective Area II - 20 CP Two of the following modules:
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| 6 | Bachelor's thesis - 12 CP The Bachelor's thesis can be written in the 1st or 2nd core subject. | |||||||
Color codes:
| Compulsory area - 23 CP | Compulsory elective area I: Fundamentals - 20 CP | Compulsory elective area II: Extension and specialization - 20 CP |
General information about university admissions may be accessed at Admission Requirements. The German Higher Education Entrance Qualification (Abitur) entitles students to commence a first degree qualification at Osnabrück University. The term “first degree qualification” refers to a period of study that culminates in a student’s first professionally-relevant university degree (Bachelor’s degree or First Legal State Examination). Information about the conditions that apply for people seeking to embark on an undergraduate degree without the higher education entrance qualification may be found at Studying without an Abitur.
Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of German Language Proficiency.
This program is not subject to admission restrictions.
All information pertaining to the application process may be found at Application, Admission and Enrollment.
German and international applicants with German certification can enroll directly for this subject that does not have admission restrictions. You can find all information on enrollment and the enrollment deadline for the desired semester under Bachelor's Degree Programs (two Subjects) - open admission.
Important: If one of the subjects in your chosen subject combination has admission restrictions and you are therefore obliged to submit an application for it, you must also enroll for the subject that does not have admission restrictions within the Application Deadline for the subject that does have admission restrictions!
Please note: different application conditions and deadlines may apply for Applicants with Non-German Certification!
The examination regulations do not stipulate a compulsory stay abroad. However, stays abroad are possible as part of various exchange programs and are expressly supported by the department. The department's Office for Study Abroad and Internships provides advice on choosing a place abroad. The International Office is also the point of contact for questions about studying abroad.
Studying at Osnabrück University means you will be subject to semester fees. Depending on how much of your study credit (standard period of study plus tolerance semester) you have used up, you may also have to pay long-term study fees. Additional information on this topic may be found at How Much does Studying Cost?
Our Central Study Counseling Service will be happy to provide you with all the information you need about studying, admission requirements and the structure of your chosen program.
Each department’s Departmental Study Counselling Service will answer any questions you might have about the content of individual programs.
If you are interested in a Master's degree course at Osnabrück University, please take note of its regulations on access, in which the respective admission requirements are regulated.
In addition to the consecutive degree programs listed below, it may be worth considering other Master's degree programs and checking whether you can be admitted. You will usually receive appropriate advice from the departmental study counseling service or the course coordinators.
This degree program has been accredited by the German Accreditation Council.