Faculty of Sociology
As a place of study, Bielefeld offers a social science microcosm of enormous diversity, where every student can find courses to suit their interests and inclinations.
The size of the Faculty offers optimal conditions not only for research, but also for studying and teaching. Every student will find staff, people and courses that match their interests and where they can contribute their particular inclinations and skills. Those who are interested in theory and prefer to think for themselves rather than simply memorise content will find a wide range of courses and numerous contacts here. Those who want to acquire a sound methodological education with broad applicability in a variety of professional fields will find experts in both quantitative and qualitative methods. Numerous thematic specialisations are offered, which are supervised by different working areas of the Faculty and are divided into a wide range of courses.