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Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg
Bachelor German + English Social Sciences

Sustainable Social Policy

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg Sankt Augustin · North Rhine-Westphalia

About the Program

Growing poverty, unequal educational opportunities, climate change and social injustice: the future needs doers who tackle the problems and don't just talk about them, who care about future generations. On the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Sustainable Social Policy degree programme, you will learn to take a critical look at our social system, analyse problems, develop proposals for solutions and communicate them to the right target group via the media. The programme deals with the entire spectrum of social policy including poverty and wealth, educational opportunities, climate change, social injustice, unemployment, pensions, health insurance, co-determination, elections and intergenerational contracts. Students deal with topics from the social sciences, media and communication studies, economics and law. During the seven-semester course, they learn to recognise and analyse social problems, develop sustainable solutions and communicate these to different target groups.
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Growing poverty, unequal educational opportunities, climate change and social injustice: the future needs doers who tackle the problems and don't just talk about them, who care about future generations. On the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Sustainable Social Policy degree programme, you will learn to take a critical look at our social system, analyse problems, develop proposals for solutions and communicate them to the right target group via the media. The programme deals with the entire spectrum of social policy including poverty and wealth, educational opportunities, climate change, social injustice, unemployment, pensions, health insurance, co-determination, elections and intergenerational contracts. Students deal with topics from the social sciences, media and communication studies, economics and law. During the seven-semester course, they learn to recognise and analyse social problems, develop sustainable solutions and communicate these to different target groups.

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Social Policy

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How do I apply to Sustainable Social Policy at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Sustainable Social Policy at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg

Is Sustainable Social Policy at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Sustainable Social Policy programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Sustainable Social Policy at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Sustainable Social Policy? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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