Studies

Society-Education

Degree Courses in the Area of Society & Education

Pedagogy & Educational Sciences

One never stops learning. Precisely for this reason, students on the Master program Pedagogy and Educational Sciences concern themselves with the theoretical and practical issues of teaching and learning within the context of education, pedagogy and socialization. The aim is to acquire constructive pedagogical expertise in dealing with inequality under aspects of gender, culture, class and disability. Graduates of the program work in schools and other educational institutions. more »

Geography

Where is Nauru located? And: What is the capital of Samoa? Geography, though, is much more than regional studies. The subject is concerned with the relationship between Earth and society to the same extent as that between humankind and the environment. The Bachelor program Geography at the University of Bremen is divided into the sub-disciplines of Physical Geography and Human Geography. This interdisciplinary position of the subject between the natural and the social sciences opens up a multitude of career possibilities. more »

History

We all have our own personal history, yet humankind is joined together by a common past. Time does not stand still and the world is subject to constant change in society, economics, politics and culture. At the University of Bremen, students on the Bachelor program History study the entire stretch of epochs from antiquity to modern times. International history constitutes a special feature of studies. more »

Integrated European Studies

Europe is one of the most progressive continents. Students of Integrated European Studies at the University of Bremen investigate aspects of social science and also gain an historical and cultural view of the process of European integration. Students can choose between regional specializations in Eastern and Central Europe (special language requirements!) or systematic social-scientific European Studies. The program includes a mandatory stay of one semester abroad. more »

Philosophy

What is truth or justice, and what does moral action entail? Philosophy is the oldest academic discipline, influenced by Plato, Aristotle and other famous thinkers. The Bachelor program Philosophy at the University of Bremen is divided into two areas: "Philosophy of the Natural Sciences " and "Philosophy of Morality, Politics and Law". This interdisciplinary approach renders studies particularly interesting and encourages reflection and discussion. more »

Political Science

What are the impacts of globalization? Why is there a declining electoral turnout? What are political power structures? These are typical topics addressed by Political Science. By learning theories and methods, students acquire the expertise which enables a better understanding and comparison of political systems. Graduates not only pursue careers in political parties but also in the media, the economy and fields of education. more »

Religious Studies

Religion is a motive force on the global stage – sometimes a fearful one. The prerequisite for peaceful coexistence in a multi-religious global community calls for sound knowledge of the history of different religions and the change they are currently going through. This and more is the focus of Religious Studies and the Pedagogy of Religion, a unique combination found only at the University of Bremen. Scholars of comparative religion work in schools, as advisors to policy makers and in the media. more »

Sociology

How does a society emerge? And: How do the humans it is comprised of manage to live together peacefully? Sociology endeavors to answer these questions: it investigates social coexistence and societal change. Beside knowledge of social theory, methods of social science and statistics, students on the Bachelor program Sociology also acquire expertise in special sociologies such as migration research and urban research. more »