Socioeconomics
Socioeconomics (B.A.)
The Bachelor’s degree in Socioeconomics in Nuremberg is aimed at all those who are interested in economic as well as social issues and the interplay between them: How does the economy affect life opportunities in a society? How do social structures influence the economy of a society? These questions are answered in an interdisciplinary manner in the degree program by combining subjects such as sociology, psychology, communication studies, data science, politics, business administration and economics.
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Duration of studies in semester
- 6
- Start of degree program
- Winter semester
- Study location
- Nuremberg
- Number of students
- 250-600
- Subject group
- Economic and Social Sciences, Law
- Special ways to study
- Cooperative Bachelor’s degree program
- Teaching language
- German and English
- Admission Requirements
- No Admissions Restrictions
- Keywords
- Business Administration, Society, Business And Economics, Politics, Politics And Society, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Economics, Business
What is the degree program about?
It enables students to combine courses in economics and the social sciences in a flexible way. The program teaches students methods of data collection and statistical analysis of the data collected through its empirical focus. After a general introductory phase, students can select between three specializations: “Economy, Work, and Inequality”, “Digitalization and Media” and “Global Governance and Sustainability”.
Typical questions that are examined in an interdisciplinary manner during the Bachelor’s degree program in Socioeconomics:
- How does social inequality arise and when is it a problem?
- Why are some people more successful on the job market than others?
- How does marketing influence our purchasing decisions?
- Which influence do internationalization and digitalization have on the economy and society?
- What makes good HR management?
- How does social media influence opinions and politics?
- Why are sustainable business practices so difficult to implement?
The first step involves explaining the theory behind these and other questions about the interplay between the economy and society. In a second step, data is used to verify the accuracy of these theoretical explanations. The ability to collect, evaluate and interpret these data are key skills which are covered during the Bachelor’s degree program in Socioeconomics (also includes Data Science).
Further information is available on the homepage of the degree program.
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The degree program begins in the winter semester and has a standard duration of study of six semesters. During the first three semesters, students are taught fundamental knowledge of sociology, psychology, economics and data science. During the fourth semester, students choose between three specializations. The specialization “Economy, Work, and Inequality” prepares students for work in HR departments or in the field of political consulting. The specialization “Digitalization and Media” is suited to all those who would like to work in market and media research or public relations. The specialization “Global Governance and Sustainability” offers students the opportunity to specialize in tasks in international organizations or in the field of social corporate responsibility.
A copy of the degree program structure is available on the degree program website.
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Students can select between three specializations: “Economy, Work, and Inequality”, “Digitalization and Media” and “Global Governance and Sustainability” at the beginning of the fourth semester. All three specializations are divided into core subjects and one free elective.
Core subjects teach fundamental knowledge for the specialization.
The core subjects of the specialization “Economy, Work, and Inequality” include the modules “Economy, Organization, and Social Inequality”, “Fundamentals of Social Policy”, “Human Resources and Organization” as well as “Occupations, Labor, Human Resources”.
The specialization “Digitalization and Media” includes the modules “Digital Technologies and Society”, “Consumer Behavior”, “Social Networks” and “Occupational Psychology and Digitalization”.
The specialization “Global Governance and Sustainability” includes the modules “Global Governance”, “International Comparative Analysis of Social Structure”, “The Sustainability Governance of Global Supply Chains” and “European Climate Policy”.
In the free elective, students can choose from a wide range of specialization modules according to their own individual interests. They can also choose to take another of the three specializations using their free elective, which is then also included on their degree certificate.
The relevant selection options within the specializations are listed in the individual study plans and the module handbook. The subject advisors can offer assistance in choosing and combining modules.
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Good prerequisites for successfully completing the Bachelor’s degree program in Socioeconomics include:
- An interest in questions related to economics and social issues
- An interest in school subjects such as politics, civic education, economics, and geography
- No fear of subjects like mathematics and English, since the degree program contains modules in statistics and subjects taught in English (however, they do not have to be your favorite subjects either).
- An awareness that socioeconomics is not the same as degree programs such as social work or social education. Graduates of socioeconomics do not usually work in counseling services, rather, they analyze and organize needs and measures.
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Our students’ café, called “Der Trichter”, is the perfect place to take a break and meet fellow students.
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Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the degree program, it opens up an extremely wide range of career options for graduates. Employers value the fact that socioeconomists are able to analyze problems from a variety of perspectives and that they can back up their arguments with data.
After completing their degree, most graduates of socioeconomics work in the following fields:
- Human resources and organization development
- Research and teaching
- Marketing
- Political consulting, NGO or associations
- International project management
- Market and media research
- International organizations
- Public relations
- Corporate social responsibility
- Consulting, e.g. in digital transformation
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The degree program offers a wide range of options for tailoring the program to match your individual interests and completing a semester abroad at one of our many partner universities.
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- Admission requirements (first semester)
- No Admissions Restrictions
- Application deadline winter semester
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30.09.
Language skills
- German language skills for international applicants
- DSH 2 (written 2 / oral 1) or equivalent
- Details and notes
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The application deadline for the winter semester for international applicants is July 15th.
In addition to the general qualification for university entrance (Abitur), there are other access options for studying at FAU.
The so-called “Socioeconomics Simulation Game” takes place during the first week of lectures in the winter semester. The event is mandatory for all first-year students. Registration is required regardless of enrollment in the degree program. Further information can be found here.
Enrollment deadline: September 30
Registration deadline for the simulation game: October 1
Do you need help or more information?
Our Student Advice and Career Service (IBZ) is the central point of contact for all questions about studying and starting a degree programme. Our Student Service Centres and subject advisors support you in planning your studies.