Sociology
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Semester fee
78
Euro
Start of the program
Winter semester
Standard length of the program
6
Semester
Place of study
Eichstätt
Part-time studies possible
No
The main aim of teaching sociology at the KU is to teach students to think independently, critically and empirically.
In the subject of Sociology, students learn the basics of social science research, theory and methods and also have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in various areas, e.g. theory, qualitative and quantitative methods of empirical social research and specific topics such as political, media and cultural sociology. In a two-semester research internship, students who have chosen Sociology as their major subject put their acquired knowledge into practical research.
The subject can be studied in the Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s degree program as a major or minor subject in the Aisthesis.Culture and Media variant or in the flexible variant in the amount of up to 150 ECTS credits, in combination with at least one other subject and/or the Studium Individuale.
The program in detail
Contents
In the subject of Sociology, students receive a substantiated education in the methodological and theoretical foundations of sociology. It teaches skills for the critical analysis and interpretation of primary and secondary social science data and sources as well as the ability to critically examine the content, methodological orientations and controversies of sociology.
In addition, students have the possibility to deepen their knowledge in various topic areas, such as culture, media, religion, deviant behavior, education, science and technology, environment and technology, organizations, social structure and labor market.
With Sociology as a major subject, students also gain in-depth knowledge of social science research processes and in a two-semester research internship, the acquired knowledge is applied in a supervised project. This research orientation and the possibility of a one-semester stay abroad at a partner university and the related acquisition of a foreign language set the Sociology program in Eichstätt apart.
Rankings and assessments
KU students and alumni have voted for their University to be Germany's most popular university in the 2024 ranking of the online portal StudyCheck. This is the third time in a row, as KU was also voted the most popular university in 2021 and 2022. The ranking was based on over 78,000 evaluations for more than 500 higher education institutions and universities. 97 percent of students questioned for the ranking would recommend studying at the KU to others.
"There is no better praise for a university than almost 100 percent of students and alumni agreeing: I can only recommend studying at the KU! That is why we are very pleased with the ranking’s outcome, because it expresses the high level of satisfaction of our students," says KU President Prof. Dr. Gabriele Gien.
Studying abroad
In the context of studying Sociology in the KU's Interdisciplinary Bachelor's program, students have the opportunity to spend a semester at a foreign partner university. During the preparation and organization phase as well as during the stay abroad, a permanent contact person from the Department of Sociology at the KU is at the students' disposal.
The KU maintains a partnership network with around 300 universities worldwide. The KU International Office supports students in the planning phase and provides information on different financing possibilities for stays abroad.
Partner universities
Partner universities of the Sociology department
The universities listed above are collaborating institutions of the Sociology department. Students are free to choose from the entire range of partner universities at the KU (more information is available here)
At the University of Trento, students also have the possibility to complete a double degree. In this case, they have to submit a special application. Selected students will be given the opportunity to spend one year abroad (instead of just one semester). At the end of the program, they will be awarded a degree of both universities (KU and Trento).
Practical connection
Research internship (15 ECTS credits)
The two-semester research internship is a unique characteristic of our training and distinguishes Sociology at the KU from many other Bachelor's degree programs in Germany. Here, acquired knowledge in theory and methods is translated into a research question and the acquired skills are applied in practical contexts with the support of the lecturers. In this way, students can already demonstrate academic research experience after graduation, which can be an advantage on the job market. At the same time, they will have acquired solid prior knowledge in the field of academic research for a further academic education in the context of a subsequent Master's program.
Internship (5 ECTS credits)
In an internship, students can apply what they have learned in practice and have the possibility to implement it in a possible future field of work.
Career possibilities and professional fields
Career prospects
The program prepares students for a subsequent Master's degree program and thus for a professional career in the scientific and university sector. In addition, sociologists find employment in professional fields of market and opinion research, organization and personnel development in the public and private sector, or in international organizations. With its interdisciplinary profile development component, the program also opens up professional careers in the areas of public relations, marketing, the cultural sector, at publishing houses and political parties, as well as in the health care and social sectors.
The KU
The KU has two campuses: Eichstätt and Ingolstadt. Seven faculties are located in Eichstätt. The Ingolstadt School of Management (WFI) and MIDS (Institute of Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning and Data Science) are located on our Ingolstadt campus.
This degree program is taught on our Eichstätt campus.
Studying in Eichstätt
Study location
The district of Eichstätt and the city of Ingolstadt are located in the heart of Bavaria. This central location also means that the KU is easy to reach. Eichstätt impresses with its unique combination of baroque architecture, modern amenities and the picturesque nature of the Altmühltal natural park.
Campus
Short distances and lavish green spaces characterize the KU campus in Eichstätt. The KU is a campus University with modern facilities. The buildings on campus are located close to the Eichstätt old town.
More than just a degree
Studying at the KU not only provides you with the specialist knowledge you need, but also aims to open up real future prospects for its students. We want to support our students in finding their own personal path to their individual dream future! The question is not "What career do I want to pursue?", but rather "Who do I want to be?"
Advisory Service
Some offers and study conditions are different for international students – our International Office is happy to provide help and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our team. We are happy to accompany you on your way to the KU and hope that we can welcome you in person soon!
Armelle
Langenwald
International degree seeking students coordinator - Campus Ingolstadt
Building
Hauptbau
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Room: HB-209
Application
Requirements
General university entrance qualification (Allgemeine Hochschulreife)
Language requirements
DSH 2
Application period winter
May 01
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Jul 15
Admission restriction
No
Selection procedure
No
Application
The application process for international applicants is now completely digital. You can register online in our application portal and carry out and submit your application. After you have carried out the application and uploaded your documents, you do not need to send your documents to us again by post. You do have to submit certified true copies only if you are admitted at the time of enrollment.
Depending on the course of study, you may be asked for information on internships, professional experience, etc. Please upload the relevant documents in the upload area for all the information you provide, even if these are not mandatory fields!
Before you start the application process, please read the additional information on this page, in particular the information on the respective (German) language requirements and university entrance qualifications.