Social Sciences - Bachelor's study program

Information for prospective students

Course content, study program structure, and the application process – guidance and information on the Bachelor's study program in Social Sciences at the University of Stuttgart.

Prospects after the Bachelor's study program

Master's study program

After completing your Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, you have the opportunity to seamlessly continue your studies at the University of Stuttgart with the following master's study programs:

Job & career

The Social Sciences study program teaches you a broad set of skills: In addition to theoretical knowledge in sociology and political science, you learn to analyze 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. You learn to analyze social structures and phenomena and to develop approaches for change.

Typical areas of employment:

  • Market and opinion research
  • Public relations, consulting, project and communications management
  • Human resources, administration, NGOs, political parties, educational institutions
  • Medi, marketing, urban planning, politics and ministries

Experiences from our alumni

Ellen Dunz
Occupation: Working student
Employer: e-mobil

Sarah Springel
Occupation: Specialist in the analysis and planning of infrastructure for families, youth, and children
Employer: City of Stuttgart

Karim Rüdig
Master’s student in the field of empirical political and social research

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