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Study Society, Sustainability and Social Innovation (BA)!

 

The Bachelor's programme of Society, Sustainability and Social Innovation at the University of Vechta (Germany) enables you to deal professionally with current social issues. You will gain an in-depth understanding of sustainability concepts that you can integrate in a practice-orientated way. You will also be able to discuss social innovations and actively contribute to solving sustainable tasks. This opens up exciting prospects for you on the labour market.

 

Bachelor of Society, Sustainability and Social Innovation - important facts

DegreeBachelor of Arts (BA)
Standard period of study6 semester

Start of studies

winter semester

Application deadline30.09. - The application period starts in the beginning of June and we advise international applicants to apply as early as possible.
Requirements 
  • German language certificate for university admission (e.g. TestDaF, Telc C1 Hochschule, DSH-2 or the Goethe Zertifikat C2) or proof of German language knowledge on level C1 (e.g. prove of completed C1 course) for a conditional admission - please note: We offer preparatory German language courses.
  • university entrance qualification
 
InternshipAn internship is part of the degree programme.
ECTS180
Language of instruction

German

Tuition feeIn principle, no fees are charged for studying at the University of Vechta (tuition fees). Only the semester fee is payable. This covers certain administrative costs and allows you to take advantage of benefits such as discounts in the refectory or free use of buses and trains in Lower Saxony.

The Bachelor's porgamme Society, Sustainability and Social Innovation teaches fundamental theoretical and empirical principles. This also includes introductions to the fundamentals of sustainability and the methods of empirical educational research. Workshops on quantitative and qualitative research methods are part of the curriculum. The specialisation and special sociologies deal with topics such as gender systems, social relations to nature, the labour market and sustainability as well as social innovations. Interdisciplinary perspectives are also taken into account, including digital cultural studies and sustainability entrepreneurship. An internship as well as the Bachelor's thesis and the Bachelor's colloquium complete programme.

The Bachelor's degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities. These include sustainability-related activities in companies or management consultancies, but also activities in the management of social or environmental projects as well as activities in the public sector. A career in research and teaching at universities and colleges is also possible, as well as in the fields of media, communication or journalism.

Study in Vechta: Step by Step!

 

The University of Vechta is a state university with accredited degree programmes and a long tradition. As a small, modern university, it is characterised by innovative courses, small learning groups and personal advice.

 

Applying to study in Vechta is very easy. We explain step by step how to do it.

 

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If you have any questions about studying at the University of Vechta, please feel free to contact the team of the International Office!