Social Sciences
... looks into questions such as ...
- What keeps modern society together?
- What is globalisation?
- How do cultures differ?
- How is socio-scientific knowledge formed and assessed?
- Which specific perspectives and explanations do economy, sociology, political science, social psychology and social anthropology provide?
Degree programmes
Social Sciences, Master of Education
Profile
| Degree: | Master of Education |
| Master of Education | |
| Start: | Winter- and summer semester |
| Duration: | 4 semesters |
| Classroom language: | German |
What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
the socio-scientific qualification acquired in the BA degree is deepened in a targeted and application-oriented manner to prepare for a professional teaching career
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields
- Political science
- Sociology
- Economics
- Didactic methodology in the fields listed above
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
have:
- fundamental expertise in political science, sociology and economics
- the ability of conducting academic work
enjoy:
- analysing and realising socio-scientific learning processes.
struggle through:
- the challenge of reconciling theoretical knowledge and the practical application thereof
This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
- the BA degree Politics, Economy and Society that is taught in Bochum
- related disciplines
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
- in teaching positions at grammar schools (Gymnasium) and comprehensive schools (Gesamtschule)
- in non-school educational organisations
And else?
An internship ...
is mandatory. It is done in the 3rd semester.
Duration: one semester
Studying abroad ...
is recommended. It is done in the 2nd semester.
Duration: One Semester
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office
Nora Pösl
Building, Room: GD E2/161
Email: nora.poesl@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
Website academic advisory office
Contact students
Fachschaft Sozialwissenschaft
Building, Room: GD 03/137
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-25418
Email: fr-sowi-intern@lists.rub.de
Website Fachschaft