Economics, Law and Social Sciences – Social Sciences concentration
Degree profile
Course Details
The increasing global integration of politics, law, economy and culture is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Interdisciplinary knowledge, as conveyed in the Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences at the University of Erfurt, is therefore becoming increasingly important.
Our Degree programmes combine the three subject areas :
- Law
- Social Sciences (political science and sociology)
- Economics
In the major and minor in Social Sciences you will deal with social orders, institutions and organisations. The social sciences focus on the question of how political and social arrangements are created, reproduced and transformed.
In researching these connections, they emphasize historical, international and cultural comparison. In addition, the emphasis of method training highlights the role of social research as a science as well as knowledge of the methods of applied social research.
Economics, Law and Social Sciences - unique in Germany
The Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences combines the departments of Law (Public and Private Law), Social Sciences (Political Science and Sociology) and Economics into an innovative teaching and research program.
The research combines disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives and, in addition to that, basic theoretical questions from economics, social sciences and law, focuses on the transformation of state and market under the conditions of the current European multi-level system as well as on political, economic and legal instruments for crisis management.
With these courses of study we offer our approximately 800 students the best conditions for developing an interdisciplinary perspective on the social challenges of the 21st century. The supra-regional origin of most students is a clear sign of the high attractiveness of the courses.
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Job & Career Perspectives
Our policy experts work, for example:
- in national and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs),
- with parties and associations,
- with foundations,
- in public administration,
- in political and economic consulting,
- in social science research.
Our Alumni (in German)
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Social Science in Detail
Structure of the study programme
The bachelor's degree course at the University of Erfurt comprises a major and a minor subject (two-subject bachelor's degree) as well as the fundamental course of study. It aims to impart specialist content and occupational field orientation as well as interdisciplinary skills. The standard period of study is six semesters.
Orientation Phase (First Year)
- Introduction to the social science theories and basics
- Government
- International Relations
- Analysis of political systems
- Democracy
- Theory of Democracy
- Social structure and political orders
- German political system
- Statistics
- Theories
- Methods of empirical social research
- Basic courses in Economics, Law and Social Sciences (in combination with law or economics, international relations or management)
Qualification Phase (Second/Third Year)
- Social research: quantitative and qualitative methods
- Political theory
- History of ideas
- Basic terms
- modern political theory
- International Relations
- International organizations
- Peace and conflict research
- Foreign Policy
- Sociology
- Social structure analysis
- Sociological theory
- Political sociology
- comparative government
- Policy Area Analysis
- Political institutions
- Political systems
Two-Subject-Bachelor
The major and minor subjects differ in terms of the content and scope of the course. In the major subject a Bachelor thesis is written.
Possible combinations
Economics, Law and Social Sciences – Social Science concentration can be combined with all fields of study.
Online-Tool Studimat
The STUDIMAT supports you in combining the major with the minor subject. Try it out now!
www.was-studieren.info
Study abroad
A semester abroad in an English speaking country is strongly recommended. The International Office will be happy to assist you in organizing your stay abroad.
Internships
Internships during studies
- Interdisciplinary Internship for Vocational Field
- optional: Internship for Vocational Field
Further internships for students with the professional goal of becoming teachers:
- two school type related school internships in the Bachelor's programme
Study teaching profession
Information about study teaching profession
Teacher training takes place in the Bachelor-Master study system. The degree is equivalent to the 1st state examination. Following the Master's program, you will complete the preparatory service, which concludes with the 2nd state examination.
study teaching at the University of Erfurt
Relevance for teacher training
If you follow a master's degree course in teaching, you will acquire the teaching qualification for the subject Social studies at the following schools:
- Secondary schools
- Vocational schools
Studying to become a secondary school teacher
- Combination of Economics, Law and Social Sciences – Social Science concentration with minor subject (relevant to the teaching profession)
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Studying to become a teacher for vocational schools
- Economics, Law and Social Sciences – Social Science concentration as a general subject
Admissions qualification
Studying with Abitur
- general qualification for university entrance or the subject-related higher education entrance qualification or a comparable previous education
General information on the admission requirements (study without Abitur):
www.uni-erfurt.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-zulassung-einschreibung
Language requirements
- German: Upon application, international applicants must prove German language skills at level B1.
- Good knowledge of English is expected.
Language Centre
The Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum) offers around 140 language courses per semester in 16 modern and ancient (foreign) languages. It supports you in acquiring and deepening your language skills.
www.uni-erfurt.de/sprachenzentrum
International applicants
International applicants whose native language is not German must provide proof of sufficient German language skills (level B1) upon application.
Information on required German language skills and the German language test for university admission (DSH):
No admission limitation (without nc)
No admission limitation (without nc)
At present, no admission restriction (without numerus clausus) is expected.
Master Programmes
Open Day & Discovery Days
Open Day
Numerous information and advisory services offer you the opportunity to see the study and living conditions in Erfurt for yourself at the open day. Get to know the green campus and the beautiful old town centre on guided tours. Information on the program: Open Day
Discovery Days
The discovery days at the University of Erfurt mean experiencing "studying up close". Within a week (on as many days as you like) you can attend selected courses (lectures or seminars) and get a taste of campus life. Information and program: Discovery Days
Order or download information material
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Application
The major and minor subject in Economics, Law and Social Sciences – Social Science concentration is admission-free (without NC).
Application for the two-subject Bachelor's degree:
If you wish to combine Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences – Social Science with an admission-free program (without NC), you can enrol directly from May 1 to September 15.
Enrol now for Economics, Law and Social Scienes - Social Science concentration!
If you wish to combine Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences – Social Science admission-restricted (with NC), please apply from May 1 to July 15 via the following link.
Apply now for Economics, Law and Social Scienes - Social Science concentration!
For international students
Want to study one semester or year at the University of Erfurt?
You come from abroad and are interested in studying for a Bachelor's or Master's degree at the University of Erfurt?
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Student advice and counselling
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Flyer Course Offerings - Bachelor and Master Programmes (in German)
Talk to our students!
Are you considering to study Economics, Law and Social Sciences at the University of Erfurt, but are still unsure what to expect? Then simply contact us by e-mail at stawi2b@uni-erfurt.de
and we will arrange a telephone call.
We (from left to right: Fee, Celine and Hanna) study different subject combinations and are happy to answer all kinds of questions about study contents or future opportunities, but also about Erfurt as a city of study or our student life.
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