• You can work on building your individual skills profile: Depending on your personal area(s) of interest, you can also take courses in other degree programs (such as business, law, political science, psychology) and create an individual area of focus during your studies.
• You will become an expert in social issues: During different phases of the program, you will learn about current topics and discuss socio-politically relevant issues. In many areas of the job market, people possessing these skill sets are highly sought-after and in demand.
• You will learn how to develop new perspectives: You will learn more about social and societal theories, research methods to conduct empirical social research, and how to apply findings to address real-world issues. Your skill set will enable you to take on current social challenges in a sound manner and identify new approaches.

As part of the Bachelor’s degree program in Sociology, students are required to complete courses totaling 180 ECTS credits in the following subject areas:

Studies Introduction and Orientation Phase (StEOP)

New students will be required to complete the StEOP requirements at the beginning of the Bachelor's degree program. The required StEOP courses are outlined in the curriculum. You must pass the required StEOP courses or you will be limited when trying to register for additional courses.

Students in the Bachelor's degree program in Sociology focus strongly on interdisciplinary approaches and directions. Business, politics, and law - you will be required to learn more about "associated" disciplines in order to better understand special social sub-areas. Areas of specialization include:

• Theories: An introduction to base-knowledge concepts and the fundamentals of sociological theories, the history of sociology and its traditions of thought, current sociological theories and their significance in order to conduct social analysis
• Methods: Create standardized surveys, qualitative interviews, hold group discussions, conduct experiments, create content analysis - you will learn more about quantitative and qualitative methods in empirical social research, complete an empirical research internship, and focus on data analysis
• The fundamentals to successfully conduct scholarly research
• An Introduction and In-Depth Study of Special Fields in Sociology: Labor and business sociology, organizational sociology, political sociology, technology and innovation, developmental sociology, health sociology, family sociology, the sociology behind deviant behavior, the sociology behind migration, and more.  
• Social Structural Analyses and Gender Studies: You learn theoretical approaches towards better understanding social and gender inequalities from both a national and an international perspective.

The Bachelor's degree program in Sociology provides you with a wide-ranging overview of social and societal interactions, social challenges and academically/scientifically based opportunities so you can help shape society. You will be in a position to independently apply what you have learned and specialize in subbject areas of your choice. You will learn how to effectively communicate complex subject matter and research findings to both experts and laymen. Your skills will include:

• Analyzing complex social context and correlations
• Planning empirical research projects and conducting these projects in a methodologically correct way
• Prepare research findings, process and present scholarly findings
• Develop and create 'action proposals' based on academic and scientific research findings
• Generate substantiated, science-based content based on quantitative and qualitative methods and theoretical reflection

You will also hone the following skills:

• Written and oral expression
• Ability to independently examine and process academic/scientific literature
• The ability to recognize differences and common features in academic/scientific arguments and how they are structured
• Deepen your understanding of statistical and qualitative methods and their applications
• Social skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Sociologists are sought-after experts and often hold key positions at various organizations and companies.

• Service institutions and companies in fields of education, consulting, social services, healthcare, culture, politics, urban and regional planning, recreation and tourism: As a project manager, for example, you develop concepts to support occupational health in public administration.
• Companies, particularly in areas of organization and HR: As an HR manager, you recruit employees for a company and/or manage agendas such as maternity leave, support human resource development, or organize professional development courses.
• Adult education: You create and organize educational programs and/or teach at institutions (such as adult education centers, business development institutes, trade unions, other educational organizations).
• Conduct market and opinion research: You create qualitative and quantitative opinion polls or studies, evaluate data, present findings, and draft 'action proposals' for clients.
• Work for organizations in Austria or abroad, particularly in the NGO area, such as in development assistance (Südwind, Fairtrade), as a coordinator for "Doctors without Borders", at environmental and climate protection organizations, youth organizations, prevention and counseling associations.
• Journalism, media, communication and public relations: You write articles for newspaper publications, radio, TV, or online. As a member in the PR department, you write press releases, website content, newsletters, speeches, and/or editorials for company spokespersons.
• Work for interest groups and associations as, for example. an employee spokesperson and at employer associations (Chamber of Labor, Chamber of Commerce), at professional organizations or political organizations, and/or consumer organizations (consumer protection)
• Research institutes and facilites for social studies or business research, as a researcher at private or non-profit institutions such as the Institute for Vocational and Adult Education Research (IBE), Institute for Social and Economic Sciences (ISW), P and P Social Research, Statistics Austria
• Pursue independent entrepreneurial activities, such as an educational trainer, trainer for information and communication, or as head of your own market research institute.

After successfully completing your Bachelor's degree, you can also pursue an advanced degree, such a Master's degree in Sociology or another related subject area, such as Corporate Social Policy & Welfare, Civic Studies, and much more.

After completing your undergraduate degree, you can continue your education by pursuing an advanced degree:

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