Sustainable Social Policy (BA)

Experience reports on the degree programme Sustainable Social Policy (BA)

Why is the bachelor's degree programme in Sustainable Social Policy so popular with students?

The degree programme has an interdisciplinary orientation. It combines content from sociology, economics, political science, law and communication science - and at the same time offers a close connection to professional practice. In the following, some of our students tell us why they chose the Bachelor's degree programme in Sustainable Social Policy at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg.

„Besonders den interdisziplinären Aufbau und die vielfältigen Schwerpunktbereiche habe ich im Studium geschätzt. Die intensiven Diskussionen mit Dozierenden und Kommiliton:innen haben mein Verständnis von Nachhaltigkeit erweitert und mein Denken langfristig beeinflusst. Besonders wertvoll war für mich, das im Studium erworbene Wissen praktisch anzuwenden, beispielsweise bei der Erstellung des DNK-Nachhaltigkeitsberichts während meines Praxissemesters bei Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e. V. Diese Erfahrung hat nicht nur mein fachliches Profil geschärft, sondern mir auch den direkten Einstieg ins Berufsleben ermöglicht: Nach dem Studium konnte ich direkt als Trainee bei Help einsteigen.”

Lars Langanki - Student, Jahrgang 2017

„"I particularly like the variety of topics and the topical relevance of the Sustainable Social Policy degree programme. With each new semester, I understand social challenges and the underlying problems better, as I have learnt to combine economic, social and political aspects. I also appreciate the opportunities for participation and discussion, as they provide variety and allow me to interact with my fellow students. I recommend our degree programme to anyone who wants to stand up for social change and doesn't want to limit themselves!"”

Madalena Sattler - Student, class of 2022

„Studying sustainable social policy helps me to better understand the challenges of our societies today in their multidimensionality. My study abroad semester in Ghana will help me gain a new and more international perspective on the knowledge I have gained so far. I would like to use my interest in politics with a focus on society to find out in which areas I can work later and to do my best to promote positive development in society.”

Eva Frübis - Student, class of 2020

„The Sustainable Social Policy degree programme prepared me very well for my Master's degree in Public Health. Not only is the interdisciplinarity of the content a great advantage of the degree programme, but I was also able to use the methodological skills I learned to seamlessly meet the requirements of the Master's degree programme. I am glad to have been part of the first cohort and grateful for the experience I was able to gain during my studies at H-BRS.”

Jessica Klein - Student, class of 2017

„Studying Sustainable Social Policy was my first choice because both the structure and the interdisciplinarity of the degree programme are unique. Thanks to the wide range of electives in terms of content and methodology, a practical semester and two individually selectable specialisations, you have the opportunity to shape your studies according to your personal strengths and interests. I completed my internship at the Willi Eichler Educational Centre in Cologne - an organisation for political education. There I was able to gain my first professional experience in this field and establish contacts with potential future employers.”

Luisa Schmitt - Student, class of 2018

„The degree programme appealed to me above all because of its diversity. After the foundation semesters, you have the opportunity to sharpen your own profile twice by choosing a specialisation, which I found very useful in such a broad degree programme. I also saw the study abroad semester in Tallinn and the practical semester as a great opportunity to apply the content of the degree programme in contexts other than at university and to orientate myself beyond the degree programme.”

Jana Schwarz - Student, class of 2018

„After studying "Sustainable Social Policy" at H-BRS, I am now studying for a Master's degree in "Political Economy" at the University of Economics and Law in Berlin. The Bachelor's programme dovetails perfectly with my current Master's programme. Thanks to the excellent teaching at H-BRS, I didn't have to catch up on any coursework at the start of the Master's programme, but was able to start the new degree programme with confidence. I can therefore highly recommend studying "Sustainable Social Policy" at H-BRS to all those who are interested in the important political issues of our time!”

Julius Held - Student, class of 2017

„The Sustainable Social Policy programme offers a wide range of interesting opportunities. The selection of topics from society, communication and business are central to our coexistence and are ideally complemented by the experience gained in the practical semester. The degree programme offers me a wide range of opportunities for my professional life or a possible Master's degree.”

Lukas Preußner - Student, class of 2019

„During my Erasmus semester in Clermont, I was able to make many new friends and experience some great moments. I particularly appreciated the insight into a foreign way of life and the opportunity to look beyond my own nose. At the Université Clermont Auvergne, I took exciting courses that fit in with my bachelor's degree and, above all, with my specialisation in communication. I received comprehensive support and advice from H-BRS and the Université Clermont Auvergne in all my challenges, so I never felt like I was on my own.”

Jakob Cavalar - Student, class of 2019

„Social policy is the reason why many of us can study. I chose the Sustainable Social Policy degree programme because I want to understand and improve social security systems.”

Sonja Howard - Class representative, class of 2019

„I am glad to have chosen the Sustainable Social Policy degree programme. The content of the degree programme is appealing. The various sub-disciplines can be combined well and enable an interdisciplinary approach to current (social) policy problems. Later on, I would like to work in political counselling. I can find out whether this professional field really appeals to me during the degree programme's integrated practical semester.”

Bastian Prinz - Student, class of 2018

„During my studies, I can deepen my interest in interdisciplinary, political contexts and at the same time receive intensive support in my specialisation of methodology. With good preparation, I can start my internship at the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth in the oral presentation for research and statistics.”

Vivian Edler - Student, class of 2017

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„The Sustainable Social Policy degree programme is more varied than a pure politics or sociology degree at university, which would have interested me too. The university of applied sciences also has more practical relevance and even a practical semester. What can I do with it? I would prefer to work for a non-governmental organisation, as there are quite a few in the region.”

Henning Schneider - Deputy class president, class of 2017

„The Sustainable Social Policy degree programme impresses with its diversity, especially in the subjects of political science, sociology and economics. All subjects have the socio-political aspect in common. I particularly like that. Students are offered a wide range of subjects, which is very rare to find in a single degree programme.”

Mirjeta Rama - Student, class of 2017

„The interdisciplinarity of the Sustainable Social Policy degree programme between the three specialisations is unique and the implementation is brilliant. The integration of the practical semester, which I am doing in Brussels with the DGB, is also a special feature that I have not found in any other degree programme.”

Philipp Jochmann - Student, class of 2017