Think outside the box
A special feature of your studies at the h_da is the social and cultural studies programme (SuK-Begleitstudium for short). This is an integral part of all natural science, engineering, information science, media science and design degree programmes. In addition to the subject-specific content of your studies, it is designed to teach you career-relevant skills and help you develop your personality. The guiding idea of the SuK accompanying studies lies in the dimensions of responsibility, interdisciplinarity and transfer to the working and professional world (VIA). The scope and design of the offers are unique in the German higher education landscape, and you receive real added value with the accompanying studies!
The accompanying study program pursues a whole range of goals:
- Direct professional qualification / contribution to professional competence,
- methodological and orientation knowledge from various disciplines,
- insight into cultural, social and political contexts,
- imparting social, communicative and intercultural competences,
- imparting the methods of scientific work.
Broad subject spectrum
You can choose from a wide range of subjects: from sociology to law, philosophy, economics, communication and political sciences to interdisciplinary skills such as scientific work and rhetoric.
Thematically, the accompanying study program covers four major fields:
- Work, Profession & Self-Employment
- Culture, Information & Communication
- Politics, Institutions & Society
- Knowledge, Innovation & Sustainable Development
As a rule, you must complete a certain number of courses from the SuK complementary studies during your studies. The examination regulations for your degree program will give you the exact details of the credits.
You can find the annotated course catalogue for the SuK programme at my.h-da – Mein Hochschulportal, Department: Social Sciences (with SuK and Languages). You can also register for courses there.
Still have questions? Then just look at the SuK website or contact the SuK counselling desk.
