Prospective students

The first year of study

• Social science basics: ou will familiarise yourself with the wide range of subjects in the social sciences right from the start of your studies. You will learn the basics of the three subjects sociology, political science and economics (economics).
• Academic working techniques: An introductory course teaches you the techniques of scientific work.
• Methods: You will learn how to use qualitative and quantitative survey and analysis methods of empirical social research.
• Key qualifications: Courses in the areas of communicative competence (e.g. rhetoric, presentation) provide you with important soft skills.
• Language courses: Attending English courses will prepare you to work with English-language literature.

The second and third year of study

• Compulsory social science modules: In the second and third years of the programme, you will build on the basics by studying specific topics in sociology and political science.
• Methods: You will deepen your knowledge of quantitative survey and analysis methods in empirical social research and the statistics programme Stata. Depending on your study profile, you will learn subject-specific methods of sociology or political science.
• Social science elective modules: In the second and third years of study, you will have the opportunity to specialise in the fields of sociology and political science.
• Interdisciplinary area: You take modules totalling 18 CP from related disciplines such as economics, law, communication and media studies, psychology, gender or philosophy.
• Internship: As part of an internship totalling 480 hours, you can test and expand the qualifications acquired during your studies.
• Bachelor's thesis: The three-month Bachelor's thesis concludes your studies. You have the option of writing your Bachelor's thesis during your internship.

The Social Sciences Bachelor's programme is admission-restricted. The program can be started in the winter and summer semester. You can apply online

Application period for the winter semester: June 1 to July 15.

Application period for the summer semester: December 1 to January 15.

To the TU application portal

If you have any questions about the formalities and the application portal, please contact the Student Office.

The admission procedure

Study places are allocated according to the TU Braunschweig's university selection procedure, with 10% allocated according to the waiting period and 90% according to the grade of the university entrance qualification. There are approx. 40 places available in the winter semester and approx. 15 in the summer semester. If not all places can be filled in the first round, there is a succession procedure.

Applicants are ranked according to a "procedural grade", 70% of which is made up of the A-level average and 15% each of the subject grades in Politics, Economics and English.

The exact admission criteria can be found in the admission regulations. These can be found under Documents.

Further information on the application procedure

International students

If you are applying with an international degree, additional documents may be required. The staff at the International House will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Information for international students

...and what can you do with it?

Can you imagine supporting or being responsible for decision-making processes in politics and business as a speaker? Would you enjoy helping to shape the transformation of work processes in companies? Does it appeal to you to drive forward the development of cities and communities in private or public institutions? Are you interested in working in the media sector and would like to use your communication skills in an editorial or PR department?

The professional fields for social scientists are extremely diverse. They work in science and research, in business enterprises, the media, government institutions or international organizations.

During the course of your studies, you will acquire fundamental specialist and methodological knowledge and develop an independent profile through your specialisation, your internship, but also through commitment and part-time work. During your studies, you will strengthen key competences such as problem-solving skills, holistic and analytical thinking, communication skills, conceptual strength and interdisciplinarity.

Depending on the chosen specialisation and the skills acquired, the Bachelor's degree programme in Social Sciences qualifies students for work at middle management level, for example in the following areas:

• Project management, coordination (e.g. project management, quality management)
• Political education
• Political consulting, public affairs
• Management and organisational consulting, organisational development, personnel development
• Public relations, PR, journalism
• Market and opinion research
• Economic development and regional development
• International services and international organisations, diplomacy, development cooperation
• NGOs, political parties, political foundations, associations, organisations, trade unions, federations, etc.

Link tip: The University of Göttingen offers an overview of possible occupational fields for social scientists on its portal of the Faculty of Social Sciences: Georg-August-University

Are you still unsure whether social sciences is the right subject for you?  Fit4TU - the Online Self-Assessment especially for prospective students of the TU Braunschweig can support you in your decision-making process.

You can also get an insight into studying at TU Braunschweig through the Open Class. Without registration and formalities you can get a taste of regular courses and thus get an impression of everyday study life. All events and further information can be found on the
Open Class information page.

• Information flyer on the Social Sciences degree programme
  General information on the subject and the structure of the Bachelor's programme in Social Sciences at the TU Braunschweig
• Structure of the study programme according to the Bachelor Examination Regulations of 2023
  Overview of the structure of the Bachelor's degree programme in Social Sciences at the TU Braunschweig.
• Presentation on the Bachelor of Social Sciences - University Information Day
  General information on the subject, application and structure of the Bachelor's programme in Social Sciences at the TU Braunschweig