Make a difference 

Digitalisation, Diversity and Democracy. These are the three major societal challenges that form the common thread throughout our bachelor of social sciences. To make a difference in our complex, rapidly changing world as a social scientist, you need a broad perspective. You need to look beyond the boundaries of scientific disciplines, that is why we go for a multidisciplinary approach. You will acquire in-depth knowledge of communication sciences, sociology and public administration.

Learn through real-life situations

As a committed social scientist, you stand in the middle of society. That's why we choose a unique educational model: you internalise concepts, scientific theories and methods based on actual real-life cases. Working actively with the materials sharpens your critical eye and an open mind. Passionate lecturers and assistants will support you in developing new knowledge with their extensive research or practical experience.

Unique educational model

A bachelor of science cannot exist without studying. A part of it still happens in the auditorium, but there is much more. Work is often done in small groups. During interactive lectures, case sessions, work sessions, group work and discussion forums, you will be challenged to interpret, evaluate, and critically analyse knowledge. By actively working with knowledge, you gain a better understanding of complex phenomena to come to solutions. Moreover, you learn to communicate fluently and to work with others. You remember more and learn how to find and use the necessary knowledge in your daily work and life.

Quick feedback

In the first bachelor year, the academic year is divided into four periods or 'quarters' of approximately 10 weeks each. In the second part of the second bachelor year, we switch to the semester system. During these periods you will get assignments and feedback at various times. At the end of each teaching period, there will be an examination period. This will give you a quick insight into your learning method and you will find out if you have mastered the content sufficiently.

Our lectures and teaching model

As a social sciences student, you have a strong interest in the complex, rapidly changing world around you. You want to fully grasp and tackle important societal evolutions. A critical attitude and excellent observation skills are essential for making a difference as a social scientist.

Your week starts on Monday with a lecture. To prepare yourself for the case sessions that will follow later that week, you delve into a number of theories. In the study guide, you will find all the necessary information to come to class well prepared. During the case sessions, which take place in small groups, you discuss and analyse the cases with the help of a tutor. To give you enough time to prepare for the lessons, we limit the number of contact hours to +/- 15 hours per week.

Our teaching model consists of 3 core elements: lectures, case sessions and self-study.

The lectures introduce a topic, provide the main thread and cover the basic concepts and theories. These lectures form the starting point for the cases, which are discussed and explored in more depth during the case sessions. During these lectures, you are not a passive listener but an active participant.

In the case sessions, you will work on theory. Sometimes you will also learn new material, which you study yourself via knowledge clips, for example. Case analysis, discussion and debate are central. We use a wide variety of interactive work formats, materials, cases, problem statements, etc.

Self-study is an important part of the teaching concept. We expect you to prepare lectures and case sessions. Reviewing theory, preparing assignments, writing papers... By actively working on the material during the teaching weeks, you are well prepared for the exams at the end of the teaching period.