Bachelor's Programme Sociology
| Faculty | Faculty of Social and Political Sciences |
| Duration / ECTS-Credits | 6 semesters / 180 ECTS-Credits |
| Academic Degree |
Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
| Qualification Level |
Bachelor (First Cycle) ISCED-11: Level 6, EQF/NQF: Level 6 |
| ISCED-F | 0314 Sociology and Cultural Studies |
| Mode of Study |
Full-Time |
| Study Code |
UC 033 505 |
| Curriculum | Information on the Curriculum (2007W) * |
| Language of Instruction | German |
| Admission Requirements |
Secondary school completion certificate or equivalent and Language Certificates |
| PODCAST | http://streaming.uibk.ac.at/medien/c102/c1021067/Podcasts/Studienpodcasts /Soziologie.mp3 |
| Application |
* Information on the Curriculum (2007W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version. https://www.uibk.ac.at/service/c101/mitteilungsblatt/2020-2021/48/mitteil.pdf
University of Innsbruck Bulletins » (Click to open all University of Innsbruck Bulletins)
- English version of the curriculum (from October 1 2021)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin August 18 2021, Issue 100, No. 1001 (amendment of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 27 2021, Issue 72, No 801 (Equivalence list )
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin March 11 2021, Issue 48, No. 596 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the curriculum (from October 1 2016)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 2 2016, Issue 362, No. 362 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the curriculum (from February 4 2015)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin February 4 2015, Issue 13, No. 165 (amendment of the curriculum)
- English version of the curriculum (from October 1 2014)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin September 10 2014, Issue 46, No. 662 (Equivalence list)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 17 2014, Issue 503, No. 503 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin September 21 2011, Issue 39, No. 554 (amendment of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 8 2011, Issue 26, No. 440 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin September 30 2009, Issue 113, No. 437 (amendment of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 15 2009, Issue 65, No. 256 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 23 2007, Issue 36, No. 200
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP)
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP) starting winter term 2021 »
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP) starting winter term 2016 »
(1) Within the scope of the Studies and Orientation Stage, which takes place in the first semester, the following course examinations must be passed:
- VO Introduction to Sociological Perspectives and Approaches (CM 1a, 2 hrs., 5 ECTS- Credits),
- VO Sociological Perspectives and Approaches - Contemporary Society (CM 1b, 2 hrs., 5 ECTS-Credits).
(2) Successful passing of all exams of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage entitles to passing all further courses and examinations as well as to writing the Bachelor’s Thesis.
(3) Before successful completion of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage courses amounting to 20 ECTS-Credits may be passed. The requirements specified in the curriculum must be met.
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP) until december 2015 »
(1) The Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP), with a duration of one semester (30 ECTS-Credits), provides an overview of the study programme and its structure in order to give students an objective basis to assess their decision to pursue their chosen subjets.
(2) During the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage, the followig course examinations, which may be repeated twice, must be completed satisfactorily:
1. VO Introduction to Sociology (2 hours, 5 ECTS-Credits)
2. VO Introduction to Sociology - Contemporary Society (2 hours, 5 ECTS-Credits)
(3) A positive result (passing grade) on the examinations specified in Paragraph 2 permits students to attend all courses and take all examinations following the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP) and to write bachelor's theses as described in the curriculum. The registration requirements specified by the curriculum must be met.
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 6 semesters or 180 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
Entrance in Wintersemester
10.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Sociological Perspectives and Approaches
5.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Introduction to Scientific Working Skills in Sociology
10.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Introduction to Empirical Social Research
5.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Gender Studies
10.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Qualitative Social Research
10.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Life World – Life Forms: Individual and Society
10.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Rural and Regional Sociology
5.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Quantitative Social Research and the Basics of Statistics
10.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Structures and Changes of Modern Society
10.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Market, State, Social Institutions
5.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Selected Sociological Topics
10.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Methods of Multivariate Analysis and Advanced Statistics
10.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Sociological Theory
5.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Selected Sociological Topics
5.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Selected Sociological Topics
2.5 ECTS-Credits: CM Seminar with Bachelor's Thesis
7.5 ECTS-Credits: CM Research Project 1
20.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Modules1
1 The elective module "Work Experience " can also be completed during the course of study in earlier semesters.
12.5 ECTS-Credits: CM Bachelor's Thesis
7.5 ECTS-Credits: CM Research Project 2
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Modules1
1 The elective module "Work Experience " can also be completed during the course of study in earlier semesters.
Entrance in Summersemester
10.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Sociological Perspectives and Approaches
5.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Introduction to Scientific Working Skills in Sociology
10.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Introduction to Empirical Social Research
5.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Selected Topics in Sociology
10.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Structures and Changes in Modern Society
10.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Market, State, Social Institutions
5.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Selected Topics in Sociology
10.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Qualitative Social Research
10.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Life World – Life Forms: Individual and Society
10.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Rural and Regional Sociology
5.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Quantitative Social Research and the Basics of Statistics
5.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Selected Topics in Sociology
20.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Modules1
1 The elective module "Work Experience " can also be completed during the course of study in earlier semesters.
2.5 ECTS-Credits: CM Seminar with Bachelor's Thesis
7.5 ECTS-Credits: CM Research Project 1
10.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Multivariate Analysis Methods and Statistics – Enhanced Level
10.0 ECTS-Credits: CM Sociological Theory
12.5 ECTS-Credits: CM Bachelor's Thesis
7.5 ECTS-Credits: CM Research Project 2
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Modules1
1 The elective module "Work Experience " can also be completed during the course of study in earlier semesters.
Qualification Profile and Skills
The Bachelor's Programme Sociology is grouped among the social and economic science study programmes. It equips students with current theoretical and practical knowledge of society and enables them to analyse the social, cultural, economic and political structures and contexts of human activity. Topics range from the various phenomena of globalisation and the contours of contemporary society to questions of cultural conflict, gender identity and the personal creation of identity.
Sociology requires both theory and empiricism to investigate its issues. Using theory, complex relationships can be made accessible. The programme considers European thought as well as current questions of worldwide debate. Using empirical research methods, sociology puts its ear to human activities in society. Together, the two approaches constitute the view of sociology. Thematic and practical work hone decision-making abilities.
In addition to theoretical, empirical and international strengths, special features of the programme in Innsbruck are the specialisation areas of contemporary society, market/state, living environments and agrarian and regional sociology as well as the focus on teamwork and project work in small groups.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Graduates acquire comprehensive understanding of the subject and possess knowledge of general and specialized sociology, empirical social research, and related areas. Using these abilities, they are able to collect information and develop scientifically sound solutions to practical problems, to assess and implement such solutions, and to apply their qualifications in a wide variety of occupational fields, e.g. in social and healthcare capacities, in education and training, in recreational and cultural facilities, and in the media. They possess social competences, teamwork abilities, presentation and moderations skills, etc.
Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor's Programme Sociology compete successfully with graduates of other social, economic and cultural science fields for a wide range of occupational opportunities in the rapidly changing employment market. The study programme prepares for a wide range of professions, including the following professional fields:
- in genuine sociology professions: in research institutions and educational institutions,
- in ministries, in unions and NGOs,
- in the media, e.g. in the field of journalism,
- in commercial enterprises (in particular human resources),
- in the field of social work,
- in international organisations.
Postgraduate and further Studies at the University of Innsbruck
- Master's Programme Sociology: Social and Political Theory
- Master's Programme Gender, Culture and Social Change
- Master's Programme Peace and Conflict Studies
Minor
As part of the Bachelor’s Programme, a Minor of 30 ECTS-Credits can be completed.
More information and a list of possible Minors can be found at:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/wahlpakete/
Supplementary Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Supplementary Programme corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Supplementary Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information: https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-informatik/
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
Description of the applied grading system (including the grade distribution table) »
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| Austrian grading scheme |
Definition |
%-age |
||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance |
26.2 |
 |
= 100% |
|
2 |
GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors |
32.7 |
||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors |
25 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria |
16.1 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Forms (in German only)
- Practical Agreement
- Evidence of the Bachelor's Thesis according to the curriculum
- Examination Records
- Recognition of exams AND Supplementary Sheet
- Cover Sheet for the Bachelor's Thesis
- Declaration of Academic Honesty
- Application for Admission to the third and fourth repetition of a course examination
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Standort Universitätsstraße 15 
Associate Dean of Studies
Priv.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Bernhard Weicht
Dean of Studies
Assoz. Prof. Mag. Dr. Petra Missomelius, MA