BA Social Sciences

How is society structured How is the world of work and careers changing How can conflicts and social prejudices be explained What is the significance of globalisation, and what effects do the many and varied changes in culture, the economy and politics have on each of us and our everyday lives These are just some of the questions that students on the Bachelor' degree programme in Social Sciences will encounter, irrespective of whether they are concerned with industrial or family sociology, with education systems or cultural sociology with a particular emphasis on countries outside Europe or in the Federal Republic of Germany. In order to answer such questions, students familiarise themselves with theoretical approaches, research methods and techniques. Here at Leibniz Universit t Hannover, a key element of the degree programme in Social Sciences involves gaining fundamental scientific qualifications in empirical social research. In core subject areas, students also develop their knowledge of issues of central importance to society, while learning how to reflect critically on and independently develop their level of knowledge. These skills are complemented by exercises where students learn to analyse complex social data and present the results appropriately.