Economics, Social Sciences and Law

The study courses belonging to this field of studies are dedicated to different elements of the society (e.g. legal system or economy) and investigate them on the basis of different methods.

Their students should have a good general education, good skills in modern languages as well as interest in economic, social, historical and political questions. Dealing with abstract texts and the ability to think logically will also be of vital importance. Prospective students of economics or social sciences should, in addition, have a profound knowledge of mathematics. These skills will be needed when working with statistics and balance sheets but also for developing abstract mathematical models.

Many of the study courses in the field of economics, social sciences and law are interdisciplinary. The study course "Economy, Society, Law – Good Governance" for example combines all three sub-sections.

The master study course Demography is unique, though students of the bachelor study course Social Sciences can focus on Demography as well. Demography investigates birth rate and mortality development but also migration movements between sites, regions or countries. Particularly in this field, a close cooperation with the Max-Planck-Institute for Demographic Research and with the Centre for the Study of Demographic Change exists. Many of the economics, social science and law students profit from these two internationally renowned research institutions located in Rostock, e.g. by interesting bachelor and master theses, practical trainings or employments as student assistants.

Adapted from "Studien- & Berufswahl" (www.studienwahl.de)