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1/15/2026In the interdisciplinary degree programme in Social Sciences, you will acquire broad knowledge in the fields of political science, sociology and economics. In addition, you will acquire important analytical, reflective and communication skills, preparing you in the best possible way for practice. During the six-semester programme, you can choose individual areas of specialisation depending on your interests and objectives. First year of study As soon as you start your studies, you will become familiar with all the facets of social sciences. In the first year of study you will learn the basics in the following three subjects: sociology political science economics While sociology focuses on the problems of social order in modern society, political science is primarily concerned with power-related decisions and how they come about. The courses in economics provide you with a basic understanding of how markets work and of macroeconomic variables such as inflation or unemployment. Second and third year of study Building on this basic knowledge, you will deal with specific topics in sociology and political science in the second year of study: Sociology The future of work: In this compulsory module, you will deal with work and occupational structures of modern work societies. You learn to identify problems of structural change in industrial and service economies and to discuss processes of change (tertiarisation) as well as lines of conflict (rationalisation and participation). Social structure of modern societies: In this compulsory module, you will deal with the changes in the social structure of modern societies in the areas of education, labour, social inequality and gender as well as with aspects of migration and demographic change. You will get to know methods and findings of comparative social structure analysis and critically reflect on them. Political science Statehood: In this compulsory module, you will deal with the basics of domestic politics. You will find explanations for the existence and function of states. The functioning of governance is discussed from different theoretical perspectives. Based on the comparison of modern political systems, you will look for solutions to core problems of democracy, such as the conflict between majoritarian decision-making and the protection of minorities. International relations and global governance: This compulsory module focuses on the role and importance of international politics in the light of globalisation. You will get to know the most important theories for explaining processes in global politics and deal with practical approaches for dealing with international problems on the basis of selected topics. Compulsory elective modules In addition, there are many compulsory elective module, giving you the opportunity to set a personal focus in sociology and/or political science. This allows you to prepare for your intended Master’s programme according to your own needs. In the interdisciplinary area, you will choose modules to the extent of 18 credits from related disciplines, such as: economics communication and media sciences psychology law philosophy You complete your studies with a three-months Bachelor’s thesis. Key skills Important key skills are learnt throughout your studies: methods of empirical social research English language courses courses on communicative competence
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Public
Germany
Braunschweig
Lower Saxony
No
6 Semester
SummerWinter
180 ECTS
Full Time
General Requirement: Most of the courses offered at TU Braunschweig are taught in German. Therefore, when applying for a German-language degree programme, you must submit one of the following German language certificates by the application deadline: TestDaF with at least 4 points in each section of the test telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule DSH 2 Sprachdiplom of the Kultusministerkonferenz (Stufe II) C2-Zertifikat of the Goethe Institute Feststellungsprüfung of the Studienkolleg For non-restricted degree programmes, you only need to prove that you are attending at least a German course at level B2 at the time of application. For enrolment, you must submit one of the above-mentioned German language certificates. Unfortunately, enrolment is not possible without this language certificate!
Tuition Fee (Non-EU): Free
Tuition Fee (EU): Free
Semester Contribution: 440
Winter: 01 June - 15 July; 01 June - 15 October (only for EU citizens who apply for a Bachelor's programme with free admission)
Summer: 01 December - 15 January; 01 December - 01 April (only for EU citizens who apply for a Bachelor's programmes with free admission)
ApplicationEndDate: 15 October 2025 at UTC
ApplicationEndDateNonEU: 15 January 2026 at UTC
How to apply to TU Braunschweig 1. Check whether you meet all application requirements. 2. Complete and submit the online application. 3. Compile all necessary documents for your application. 4. Pay the assessment fee, enclose the receipt with your application. 5. Save the document in a single PDF. 6. Upload the complete PDF document via the link indicated on the application form. Please do not send us any documents by post!