Sociology
Bachelor of Arts (Minor subject)
Short description Short description
The BA minor 'Sociology' imparts basic knowledge and key findings of sociological research. The students will be familiarised with classical and modern sociological theories and acquire knowledge about sociodemographic fundamentals as well as structures of social inequalities. The programme also imparts knowledge of empirical methods. The standard period of study is six semesters. Typical fields of education are public relations, event management, advertisement, marketing und education.
Combination options
For this study programme you need a major subject
Art History |
English and American Studies |
German Languages and Literatures |
Historical Studies |
Japanese Studies |
Jewish Studies |
Philosophy |
Romance Languages and Literatures |
Entry/Admission requirements
The general prerequisite for the admission is a general higher education entrance qualification.
Programme content
The BA minor 'Sociology' imparts basic knowledge and key findings of sociological research. The students will be familiarised with classical and modern sociological theories and acquire knowledge about sociodemographic fundamentals as well as structures of social inequalities. The subject further teaches key findings in the field of micro-sociology (e.g. values, norms, social order), in the field of macro-sociology (e.g. social structures, institutions, social change) as well as specific sociologies such as political sociology, family-sociology or cultural sociology. The students will learn to acquire and critically evaluate sociological theories and methods. Additionally, the programme imparts knowledge of empirical methods. In this context the programme also imparts knowledge of empirical methods.
Programme structure
The standard period of study is six semesters.
Programme objectives/Career prospects
Typical fields of education are public relations, event management, advertisement, marketing und education.
Winter semester
6 semesters
German (partially: English)
Local admission restrictions - HHU
by 15/07/2024
As stated in letter of acceptance
15/01/2024 - 15/02/2024
Student Services Center (SSC)
Building: 21.02 / SSC
Phone +49 211 81‐12345
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