Angewandte Sozialwissenschaften
Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Der Fernstudien-Bachelor Angewandte Sozialwissenschaften (B.A.) vermittelt dir sozialwissenschaftliches Grundlagenwissen und methodische Kernkompetenzen, damit du gesellschaftliche Zusammenhänge professionell analysieren und fundierte Lösungsansätze entwickeln kannst.
Du vertiefst dein Wissen in ausgewählten Kerndisziplinen und spezialisierst dich anschließend in einem von acht Wahlbereichen, sodass du dein Profil gezielt für unterschiedliche Praxisfelder in Verwaltung, öffentlichem Dienst, Bildung sowie Medien- und Sozialforschung ausrichten kannst.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You start with the fundamentals of applied social sciences, focusing on core perspectives such as sociology and related social-scientific disciplines.
- You build method basics so you can structure issues, work with evidence, and prepare for later practical and specialization work.
- Early modules cover key social-scientific content areas and introduce research methods used throughout the degree.
- You deepen and broaden your knowledge with advanced applied social-science topics, including comparative and analytical perspectives on modern societies.
- You develop applied competencies through modules that connect social-scientific theory to current social and political challenges.
- You begin specialization selection and increasingly focus on themes aligned to your chosen professional field.
- You consolidate the specialization and complete the bachelor thesis as the final academic component.
- You demonstrate your ability to apply social-scientific methods to a topic relevant to your professional direction.
- The phase is oriented toward independent academic work and completing your degree requirements.
Curriculum
180 CP Bachelor degree with core modules, elective pools, and a bachelor thesis.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Foundations (Grundlagen angewandter Sozialwissenschaften) | Einführung in die Soziologie | 8 | 26 |
| Sozialstrukturanalyse | 6 | |||
| Einführung in die Politikwissenschaft | 6 | |||
| Einführung in die Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaft | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Foundations and methods (Sozialwissenschaftliche Forschungsmethoden) | Einführung in das Studium und wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | 6 | 34 |
| Sozialpsychologie | 8 | |||
| Volkswirtschaftslehre | 8 | |||
| Bildungstheorie und Lebenslanges Lernen | 6 | |||
| Forschungsmethoden und Statistik | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | Methods and practice (Sozialwissenschaftliche Forschungsmethoden and Wissenstransfer) | Qualitative Forschung in Theorie und Anwendungspraxis | 8 | 34 |
| Forschungsmethoden in der Praxis | 6 | |||
| Moderieren und Präsentieren – in Präsenz und online | 6 | |||
| Data Storytelling | 6 | |||
| Praxisprojekt | 8 | |||
| Semester 4 | Applied deepening and electives (Vertiefung angewandter Sozialwissenschaften) | Vergleichende Analyse moderner Gesellschaften | 6 | 36 |
| Wirtschaftsbeziehungen im Kontext der internationalen Politik | 6 | |||
| Politik und Gesellschaft | 6 | |||
| Herausforderungen der Wirtschaftspolitik | 6 | |||
| Umwelt-, Gesundheits- und Wissenskommunikation | 6 | |||
| Wahlmodul (Spezielle Soziologien – Teilbereiche sozialer Realität entdecken) | 6 | |||
| Semester 5 | Elective specialization pool (Den eigenen Fokus wählen – Spezialisierung und Ausrichtung) | Spezialisierungsmodul 1 | 8 | 32 |
| Spezialisierungsmodul 2 | 6 | |||
| Spezialisierungsmodul 3 | 6 | |||
| Vertiefung Spezielle Soziologien (Wahlmodul 2) | 6 | |||
| Vertiefung Spezielle Soziologien (Wahlmodul 3) | 6 | |||
| Semester 6 | Bachelor thesis phase (Bachelor-Thesis) | Bachelor-Thesis | 12 | 30 |
| Spezialisierung und Ausrichtung (remaining elective modules within specialization block) | 18 | |||
| Total | Core modules, methods/practice, elective specialization pool, and Bachelor-Thesis | 180 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- With a Bachelor in Angewandte Sozialwissenschaften, you qualify for entry-level roles where employers need applied social-science analysis to understand social issues and support evidence-based decisions.
- You gain job-ready skills in structuring complex social and political topics and translating research results into practical solutions, which strengthens your employability in public and welfare-sector settings.
- Your program’s specialization model helps you align your studies with a professional field you want to work in, so you graduate with a more targeted profile for recruiting.
- By combining core social-science perspectives with methods, you build the basis for data-informed work in education, public administration, media and social research contexts.
- You graduate with an internationally recognized bachelor-level qualification that supports career progression in Germany and can help you keep options open for further study later.
Employability rate
Graduates of social-science and social-pedagogy related programs in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14%, reflecting ongoing demand in public, welfare, education, and community-focused employers.
Together, these figures indicate a generally stable job outlook with reliable opportunities—especially for roles where applied analysis and evidence-based support are valued.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / A-Level | For the Euro-FH Bachelor programme, entry to the Bachelor route is possible with Abitur or Fachhochschulreife, or via alternative access pathways for applicants without Abitur. If you do not have Abitur/Fachhochschulreife, the university describes alternative routes based on a relevant qualification and an admissions interview with the expert commission. |
| Bachelor's degree | If the programme is applied for as a Bachelor degree, applicants need a higher-education entrance qualification or one of the university’s listed Bachelor access routes, rather than a completed Bachelor degree. The university also describes an alternative Bachelor entry path that can involve passing an entrance assessment (including German and reasoning ability plus an English self-test). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | Conditional match | If you apply with previous studies or qualifications, the university evaluates recognition of prior learning and may require module handbooks and grading summaries as part of the individual assessment. |
Language requirements
For the Euro-FH Bachelor programme, language expectations depend on how you apply and which parts of admission are relevant. If you enter the study via the Bachelor admissions routes without Abitur, an English self-test may be part of the entrance assessment, while the required formal proof of language level for international applicants is handled through the university admissions process.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 259 / per month | The program page states “Ab 259 €/Monat studieren”. Individual total costs depend on the selected payment variant and study duration. |
| Semester fee | EUR 0 / per semester | No separate semester fee amount is published on the program page. |
Proof of financial resources
International students applying to study in Germany typically need to show proof of financial resources for their visa/residence permit process. The specific amount and acceptable evidence are defined by official guidance from German authorities and the German missions abroad.
- Proof of financial resources for the Germany visa/residence permit process (amount and evidence required as per official guidance)
- Any additional bank/financing documentation requested during the application process by the German mission or immigration office
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare admission documents for your route
Review the university’s Bachelor admission routes (including options for applicants without Abitur) and identify which route applies to your foreign qualification. Collect your qualification documents and transcripts in the format requested for upload during application. If you are unsure how your documents map to the university’s requirements, use the admissions consultation options mentioned by the university.
Submit your application online to Euro-FH
Apply through the university’s official Bachelor admission process during the active application period. Upload your supporting documents required for admission assessment and ensure your documents are complete before submitting. If any documents are requested later, respond within the university’s stated timelines during the review process.
Complete any required entrance/assessment steps
If your route requires an entrance assessment, the university describes an entrance test that includes German and reasoning/ability components and an English self-test. Choose the exam format (project work or written exam) as permitted in the university’s described process. Complete the entrance assessment within the time window stated by the university for that route.
Finalize enrolment and visa readiness
After you receive an admission outcome, proceed with the next steps for enrolment as directed by the university. For students applying from abroad to study in Germany, keep your proof-of-finances documents ready for the visa/residence permit process. Start visa planning early so you can meet German administrative timelines.