Default track (module 1 & 2)

English
VUB Main Campus Etterbeek
180
 ECTS
3 year

The first two modules of the default track consist out of common courses on 120 credits. You find the common core course overview here below.

In the third module, you select one of the three orientations on 60 credits. In total, this bacheelor programme consists of 180 credits. To find out the course overview of these orientation tracks, navigate back to the programme website and select an orientation.

Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences

Bachelor year 1

ECTS credits

Introduction to Sociology
6
Seminar Current Issues I
6
Introduction to Political Science
6
Introduction to Communication Studies
6
Introduction to the History of Political Ideologies
6
Statistics for the Social Sciences
6
European History
6
Introduction to Belgian Society and Politics
6
Introduction to SPC Methodology
6
Communicating Scientific Knowledge
6

Bachelor year 2

ECTS credits

Critical Thinking in Sociology
6
Seminar Current Issues II
6
Critical Thinking in Political Science
6
Critical Thinking in Communication Studies
6
History of International Relations
6
Social Change and Inequality in Europe
6
Economy and Society
6
Media, Culture and Diversity
6
Quantitative Research Methods
6
Qualitative Research Methods
6
Total number of ECTS
180