Social sciences

Do you enjoy working with people and are you interested in their lives? Is it important to you to support others in difficult situations? Would you like a career that is meaningful to society? Would you like to promote social justice, take on responsibility and actively contribute to solutions for the social challenges of our time?

Then start with a degree in social sciences at University of Applied Sciences Jena. Here you can choose from courses such as social work and nursing. Topics covered include educational and social science fundamentals, counselling and support in different life situations, inclusion, health and prevention, law and organisation in social services, and management of social institutions. The career prospects for graduates are diverse: whether in child and youth welfare, educational institutions, healthcare or social services – a degree in social sciences opens up numerous practical career opportunities.