Degree program in which this course can be chosen

• Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (Bachelor)

Admission requirements

NC (numerus clausus) selection procedure

General information about the selection process for degree programs with restricted admission as well as the threshold values for previous admission cycles can be found here.
A summary in English of the selection process for degree programs with restricted admission can be found here.

Information regarding Studienkolleg

Applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification that does not grant them direct access to university education in Germany pursuant to the qualification comparability regulations of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs must attend a Preparatory College (Studienkolleg) prior to studying. You can acquire the subject-specific university entrance qualification here. Further information can be found on the website of the Preparatory College (Studienkolleg).
This degree program relates to the following specialized course at the Studienkolleg:
G-course

Notes on the application process

For applications for joint degree programs where at least one subject has restricted admission requirements, the application deadline for restricted admission degree programs applies.

General information for the course

Sociology is an empirical, theoretically reflective, and critical science. It scrutinizes the origins and development of society and investigates a wide range of social phenomena – such as social movements, subcultures, family structures, educational inequalities, and globalization. This subject is notable for its wide range of perspectives and theoretical approaches.

Sociologists are required to know theories relating to the field of sociology, to be able to apply the appropriate methods to the study of various social phenomena, and to contribute to the clarification and solution of social problems by combining theoretical and empirical analysis. Sociology opens up an array of potential occupational fields, as graduates of the program have shown. For this reason, studies in sociology focus on providing students with a broad knowledge of the field rather than a high level of specialization.

Sociology can be studied as a 1^st or 2nd major in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences degree program.

Study contents

Your studies will begin with introductory lectures, practicals, tutorials, and seminars. In addition to quantitative and qualitative methods of social research, these provide a preliminary introduction to sociology and central topics of the discipline. Moreover, students acquire knowledge of the history of sociological thought and modern sociological theory.

During the third and fourth semesters, the Area General Qualification offers the opportunity to study other subjects, to acquire knowledge of a foreign language, and to complete a vocational internship. From the fourth semester onwards, studies focus on in-depth specialist courses in quantitative and qualitative methods as well as in microsociology and macrosociology. Moreover, students can learn about special subfields of sociology in “Culture, Knowledge, Media, Globalization,” “Work, Education, Gender and Family,” and “Environment, Technology, and Science,” where they can also choose from a wide range of seminars.

The sixth semester is dedicated to the Bachelor’s thesis, which takes eight weeks to complete. In this semester, we also provide a separate module for the preparation and supervision of the Bachelor's thesis. The fifth semester is particularly suited to a stay abroad.

Stay abroad

Would you like to spend a semester abroad? Whether it is a semester of studies, an internship or a language course abroad, you will definitely benefit from the international experience. You can improve your knowledge of your subject and language skills, establish new contacts, make friends, get to know other cultures, and much more. You can find further information on the International Office’s website.

Mandatory internship during studies

Six weeks (for students who choose sociology as their 1^st major)

Study documents

The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation

The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.

Contacts

Central Student Information and Counselling Service

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science

Additional information