Academic profile (B.A./M.A.)

Objectives

The degree programs in Sociology at the University of Bamberg are oriented towards five objectives. At commencement all Sociology graduates will have accomplished the following objectives:

Major fields of study (B.A.)

Education, labor, family, life course
Population, migration, integration
European and global studies
Communication and internet
Labor market, labor organization, occupational science

The “Bamberg Model”

Major fields of study (M.A.)

Education, labor, family, life course
Population, migration, integration
Empirical social research
European and global studies
Communication and internet
Labor market, organization, human resources

The “Bamberg Model” of the sociology degree programs is distinguished from other sociology degree programs in Germany by the following aspects:

A strong emphasis on the training of quantitative methodologies (armamentarium)
Comprehensive fundamentals in the empirical and theoretical knowledge stock of the discipline (foundations)
Practical use of theoretical knowledge in application-oriented courses (key qualifications)
Specialization in certain fields of activity (individual profile)
Creation of flexible and individual curricula (individual profile)

The overarching goal is to convey abilities and skills that ensure employability in the job market or further scientific education.