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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.

Is Social Sciences right for you? Come and find out!

Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s degree program in Social Sciences entails? With our expectations check, you can quickly and easily check whether your expectations of the study program are realistic.

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Expectation Check

Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s study program in Social Sciences entails?

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People who have studied social sciences usually work in social institutions and help people in difficult life situations.

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Studying social sciences qualifies you for various professional fields, such as market and opinion research, political consulting, or work with NGOs at home and abroad. However, the program does not provide training for traditional roles in social work or social pedagogy.

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English skills are particularly important for studying social sciences. Much of the relevant specialist literature is not available in German.

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Without the ability to read and understand English texts quickly and well, you will struggle to do well in the study of social sciences. A solid understanding of English is important. You can learn to understand the technical terms during your studies.

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Those who don’t want to deal with numbers are well suited to social sciences – the program focuses primarily on reading texts.

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Intensive engagement with academic literature is an essential part of studying social sciences. However, working with quantitative data, including its collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation of the results, also plays an important role.

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In the political science part of the program, you primarily deal with current political events.

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In the political science part, you learn about theories and models that help you understand and explain, for example, the differences between political systems in different countries or the voting behavior of population groups. Current political events are not the main focus. However, it is important to have an interest in the politics in order to properly contextualize the knowledge gained.

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In addition to lectures, the program also offers many seminars in which lecturers and students work together.

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The numerous seminars and exercises in the Social Sciences program differ from lectures in that they cover more specific topics, involve smaller groups, and encourage active interaction among all participants. Students give presentations, participate in working groups, and engage in discussions.

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There is little difference between studying social sciences and studying sociology.

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The study of social sciences at the University of Stuttgart consists of three different areas, of which sociology is only one. The other two areas of study are political science and methods of empirical social research and social science statistics.

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To succeed in your studies, it is not enough to simply attend lectures and seminars regularly. You also have to read, study, and research a lot on your own outside of class.

This statement is largely true

In addition to attending classes, independent study plays an important role. This includes intensive and regular reading of specialist literature for preparation and follow-up work, preparing presentations, working together with other students, writing term papers, and conducting related research for literature and information.

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The goal here wasn’t to answer everything correctly, but to gain a better understanding of the study program. You now need to determine whether your understanding of the study program is accurate or where you need more information.

My Skills

Analytical and language skills: You have strong reading comprehension, can express yourself clearly, and possess solid English skills.
Basic mathematical understanding: You have fundamental knowledge from upper secondary school.
Reflective and critical thinking skills: You are willing to question ways of thinking, accept criticism, and further develop your own opinions.

My interests

Interest in social contexts as well as political and cultural developments
Willingness to engage reflectively with complex issues
Openness to engaging with different perspectives and viewpoints
Enjoyment of discussion and reasoned argumentation
A tendency to question (perceived) norms and common sense

Social Sciences - Bachelor's study program

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