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The humanities and the social sciences form a very diverse subject group that encompasses practical as well as theoretical degree programmes. These programmes have one thing in common: You will study society as a whole as well as the behaviour of people on an individual level. You should be willing to read a lot, as this is how you will acquire the theoretical foundation needed to deal with the relevant questions in this area.
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For theoretical degree programmes such as political sciences or social sciences, you need a higher education entrance qualification, i.e., the German Abitur or an international equivalent, as these subjects are offered almost exclusively at universities. For practice-oriented programmes, such as social pedagogy, on the other hand, you can choose from many programmes offered by universities and universities of applied sciences, even if you hold a subject-related higher education entrance qualification.
Your career prospects after graduation vary: Some fields of study prepare you exclusively for a specific field of activity. For example, social workers will most likely advise and support people from socially vulnerable groups, whereas other degree programmes offer more flexibility and allow you to work in various sectors and functions. In the case of a broader programme, it is thus advisable to specialise during your studies and do internships related to your chosen subject matter to ensure a successful career start.