The B.A. study courses sociology and social sciences, the M.A. sociology, the M.Sc. demography and parts of teaching profession study course social studies are offered at the Institute for Sociology and Demography. Practice-oriented and research-based education is in the focus. Extensive experiences with university science activities can be gathered by working as undergraduate assistant or research assistant. Furthermore, it is possible to start doctoral studies in sociology or demography after completing the master study course.