International Bachelor in Social Sciences (int)

Teaching language
English
Study start
Aug

Introduction to the programme

The International Bachelor in Social Sciences offers you an international and interdisciplinary perspective on social sciences and specialisation in one or two bachelor subjects.

International Bachelor in Social Sciences - what is it about?

The International Bachelor in Social Sciences is about investigating, understanding and explaining the social, economic and political conditions in society from an international perspective.

During the first year on the International Bachelor in Social Sciences, you will have courses in political science, sociology, economics, planning, spaces and resources. You will work interdisciplinary, and will gain knowledge of key social science concepts, theories, and methods. This will form the foundations of your academic knowledge regardless of the subjects you select for your specialisation.

From the second year, you start to specialise in either one or two subjects. You can choose from a predefined list of combinations from social sciences, or you can combine your social science subject with a subject in the humanities or natural sciences.

You will study together with both Danish students and students from other countries. This gives you a multicultural study and learning environment. The programme is taught in English, this means that you will have to read and write academic English for both your courses, exams and projects. Moreover, all teaching and course literature is in English. The academic staff come from different countries, and from different academic fields of social sciences including geography, political science and international relations.

The programme has a strong focus on methods, and each semester you will have a course in different social science methods, starting with introductory courses. In your final year you will have more specialised method courses. The methods courses will provide you with strong competencies to investigate and analyse relevant problems in society, both quantitatively and qualitatively.

In addition to your courses, you will carry out project work, where you will be part of a project group, and together with 3-4 other students you will identify and investigate a societal problem. During the project work, you will apply your theoretical knowledge and methodological tools from the courses.

From bachelor to master

A bachelor's degree from Roskilde University will provide access to study a master's programme. Depending on which subject(s) you choose as a part of your bachelor's programme, your degree will provide access to one or more of Roskilde University's master's programmes.

Exchange

You will have the opportunity to spend a term at one of the universities with which RUC’s social sciences area has a student exchange agreement, or you can organize such a stay at another university yourself.

Study guide

Read this year's study guide about International Bachelor in Social Sciences for more information for international students on the study programme. Study guide International Bachelor in Social Sciences (pdf)

The curriculum is the legally binding description of the programme.

Study regulation for the International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Science (pdf)

Common rules for bachelor students

Admission requirements

English at Danish B-level
Mathematics at Danish B-level
History or Social Science or Contemporary History or History of Ideas at Danish B-level

Additional specific admission requirements may apply to the bachelor subjects. Find the requirements under each subject.

New grade requirements from 2022.

All about admission

An example of a Study Programme

1. year		2. year		3. year
1. semester	2. semester	3. semester	4. semester	5. semester	6. semester
Course Political Science 5 ECTS	Course Economics 5 ECTS	Subject course 1st bachelor subject 5 ECTS	Subject course 1st bachelor subject 5 ECTS	Subject course 2nd bachelor subject 5 ECTS	Subject course 1st bachelor subject 5 ECTS
Course Sociology 5 ECTS	Course Planning, Space and Resources 5 ECTS	Subject course 2nd bachelor subject 5 ECTS	Elective course 5 ECTS	Elective course 5 ECTS	Subject course 2nd bachelor subject 5 ECTS
Course Methods in Social Sciences 5 ECTS	Course Qualitative Methods 5 ECTS	Course Philosophy of Social Science 5 ECTS	Course Quantitative methods 5 ECTS	Subject course 2nd bachelor subject 5 ECTS	Subject course 1st bachelor subject 5 ECTS
Project 15 ECTS	Project 15 ECTS	Project 15 ECTS	Project 1st bachelor subject 15 ECTS	Project 2nd bachelor subject 15 ECTS	Bachelor project 15 ECTS

Please note: The table shows an example of a course of study. Courses, projects, internships and studies abroad with credit transfer may vary for each student. See current courses at study.ruc.dk

Research questions you can work with

Is Brexit threatening human rights protections of foreigners in the UK?

Research questions you can work with

How does digital activism challenge political systems?

Research questions you can work with

Protecting national interests? – Policies on pharmaceuticals in India

Research questions you can work with

Are international institutions in a globalised world – a blessing or a curse?

Subjects and possible combinations

A bachelor programme begins with a one year basic section of interdisciplinary studies. The last two years you will specialise in one or two bachelor subjects.

BSc of Business Administration is a business education which involves the classic disciplines such as organisation, sale, financial management, accounting, finance and business law. Business Administration at Roskilde University is distinctive due to the focus on interdisciplinarity and project work as a pedagogical tool.
Business Administration (int) can be combined with the following subjects:
- Business Administration (int) as single subject bachelor
More about Business Administration (int)
The bachelor subject Business Studies provides you with insight into important issues in business economics. This is primarily achieved through studies grounded in theory and analysis.
Business Studies (int) can be combined with the following subjects:
More about Business Studies (int)

The bachelor subject International Studies focuses on the causes, consequenses and potential solutions to global conflicts and problems. You will acquire an understanding of the political economy and sociological aspects of international development, international politics and the European Union.
International Studies (int) can be combined with the following subjects:
More about International Studies (int)

“RUC is an opportunity to be engaged in problems you feel are not being addressed”

Ringisai has studied International Bachelor in Social Sciences.

At Roskilde University you are trained in working with complex challenges from the real world. You will build global awareness, tolerance, critical engagement and respect through intercultural knowledge and insight.