Interculturality
Shaping intercultural encounters competently and creatively
Department
Social and Cultural Sciences
Social and Cultural Sciences
Social Sciences for Intercultural Relations (Bachelor)
Society and culture : Understand and reflect
The university studies "Social Sciences with a specialisation in intercultural relations" (Bachelor of Arts) at Fulda University of Applied Sciences qualifies students for intercultural, social and politically relevant professional fields at both international and regional level. The interdisciplinary offer combines sociology, political science, law and communication studies and specialises in current topics such as migration and diversity, organisation and work as well as globalisation and sustainability. Graduates acquire research methods, communication expertise and intercultural skills.
The university studies can be completed in German or English and additionally offers a wide range of foreign languages. Special highlights include the international campus environment, a mobility window for studying abroad in the fourth semester and an eight-week internship in Germany or abroad.
At a glance
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Type of programme
Campus-based programme
Start of study programme
Winter semester
Language of instructions
German
English
English
Standard duration
6 semester
Free of Admission Restriction
No
ECTS-Punkte
180 ECTS
The university studies programme is aimed at those interested in
- would like to understand social and political contexts
- enjoy working in an intercultural field
- are enthusiastic about (forms of) communication
- would like to put their communication skills to professional use
- would like to acquire basic knowledge of social sciences (including law)
- want to develop a critical view of society and politics
- want to promote social participation and interculturality
- enjoy learning foreign languages
The programme lasts six semesters. After the fourth semester, students complete an internship of at least eight weeks at an institution relevant to their university studies and profession - preferably abroad. It is also possible to study abroad for one semester.
After this, students can choose between the specialisations "Migration and Diversity", "Work and Interculturality in Organisations" or "Globalisation and Sustainable Development". Other subject areas include
- current topics in society and politics
- Diversity and gender studies
- European integration and globalisation
- Communication and digitisation
- Methods of empirical social research
- Foreign languages
The internship phase during the university holidays between the 4th and 5th semester is an integral part of the curriculum. The aim is to acquire practical experience in an area relevant to the degree programme. Students gain knowledge about the tasks and activities of the placement provider and develop perspectives for specialising in their university studies and later professional career. In principle, the internship can be completed in Germany or abroad.
Students on the Master's programme in Social Sciences with a specialisation in intercultural relations can choose the following specialisations
- Migration and Diversity
- Work and interculturality in organisations
- Globalisation and sustainable development
University entrance qualification,
If you choose the German-language option and German-language modules, you must provide evidence of German language proficiency of at least level C1 (DSH-2) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This does not apply to applicants who have obtained their study qualification at a German-speaking facility or who have already completed a university degree programme in predominantly German.
If you choose the English-language option and English-language modules, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency of at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This does not apply to applicants who have obtained their degree qualification at an English-language facility or who have already completed a university degree programme predominantly in English.
With German educational certificates: 15 April to 15 July; with foreign educational certificates: 1 March to 15 July
Qualification for social : and intercultural appointments
The university studies qualify students for professional fields in the areas of social affairs, politics, communication, administration and culture and to participate in their research. It qualifies students for social sciences and intercultural issues. Graduates of this study programme work in transnational, national, but also regional (municipal) organisations and enterprises, institutions, in and for state institutions, in NGOs and in facilities that deal with intercultural relations in politics, library items or education.
After successful completion of the degree, the university studies can also be continued in social sciences and interculturally oriented Master's programmes in Germany and abroad.
Students and alumni share their experiences : Impressions from the study program
”BASIB is colourful. The study programme, the people and the content are a unique mixture of openness and diversity. Intercultural topics are not just grey theory.
“
Maja-Lina, Study programme B.A. Social Sciences with specialisation in intercultural relations
”BASIB combines various academic disciplines. This means that topics can be viewed from different angles, which complement each other wonderfully. I personally like the university studies very much, as they are very multi-faceted and exciting.
“
Hannah, Study programme B.A. Social Sciences with specialisation in intercultural relations
More about the subject
Your Department
The study programme is an offer of the Department of Social and Cultural Sciences. Find out more about your new environment, the teaching and your future professors on the department's website.
Important dates
14
Jun.
University information day (HIT)
HIT weekend in Fulda: university information day + university festivals + inventors' fair.
Zum Termin
Programme Coordination Office : Head of the study programme
Subject-related advice
Prof. Dr.
Rixta WundrakEmpirical Social Research with a focus on Qualitative Methods
rixta.wundrak(at)sk.hs-fulda.de
+49 661 9640-4667
Subject-related advice
Prof. Dr.
Uwe HungerPolitical Science with a focus on Migration
uwe.hunger(at)sk.hs-fulda.de
+49 661 9640-476
Subject-related advice
Philipp Weidemann
Coordinator of the Bachelor's programme Social Sciences for Intercultural Relations (B.A.)
philipp.weidemann(at)sk.hs-fulda.de
+49 661 9640-457
