BA/BS in Sustainable Development Studies

The Bachelor's programme in Sustainable Development Studies examines poverty, inequality and other global challenges. It takes a broad view of development that extends beyond economic growth and consumption to social, political, ecological and cultural dimensions. The degree draws on economics, political science, international relations, agricultural science and ethnology. Students learn quantitative and qualitative methods, including interviews, to understand the perspectives of people in the Global South. The course is taught in German and English, with English language courses forming a fixed part of the curriculum. A semester abroad in a Global South country is offered, and graduates are prepared for work with international institutions, NGOs and development organisations. Students can also take further foreign languages such as Hindi or Swahili alongside the English courses.