International Bachelor in Social Sciences

The International Bachelor in Social Sciences offers you an international and interdisciplinary perspective on social sciences and specialisation in one or two bachelor subjects. Description The International Bachelor in Social Sciences programme at Roskilde University begins with a one year basic section of interdisciplinary studies. The last two years you will specialise in one or two bachelor subjects. On the basic section in Social Sciences, you will work with a number of social science subjects and learn about economics, political systems and social relations in society. You will acquire knowledge of key social science concepts, theories and methods from an international perspective. In the last two years (120 ECTS), you will specialise in one or two bachelor subjects: Business Administration (int) Business Studies (int) International Studies (int) The International Bachelor in Social Sciences is about investigating, understanding and explaining the social, economic and political conditions in society from an international perspective. There are both foreign and Danish students on the programme, and the courses and project work have an international focus. The teachers on the programme are supervisors with both a Danish and foreign background. This provides a good opportunity to work with cross-cultural issues. You can immerse yourself in the areas you find most interesting in your project work, where you choose which problems you want to work with, and you will also have the opportunity to collaborate with organizations or companies. Career Opportunities 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. Admission To be admitted to this programme, you must fulfil the following admission requirements: General admission requirement of an entry qualification Specific admission requirements for the bachelor's programmes When selecting your bachelor’s subjects, there may be additional admission requirements . You must fulfil the additional specific admission requirements for the bachelor’s subjects before the start of the bachelor’s subject. Roskilde University requires applicants to fulfil minimum grade requirements for admission to the International Bachelor in Social Sciences. Information about the grade requirements . In addition, documentation may be required verifying that your proficiency in English is at a specified level. Read about the language requirements of Roskilde University Apply through the national electronic admission system, optagelse.dk with all relevant documentation. Read more about applying via optagelse.dk To find out whether the level of your foreign certificate or diploma satisfies the general entry requirements, you should contact Roskilde University directly. A list of the most commonly recognized exams and diplomas can be found at the Danish Agency for Higher Education Recognition Guide Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines. Read more about how to apply Contact Tuition There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students who hold a citizenship from outside of EU/EAA. Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition. Read more about the application fee and tuition fees .

Living costs€1,480 a month in Roskilde, rent included

€17,760

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Typical requirements in Denmark for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

• A completed qualification that gives access to Bachelor's Degree study.
• Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
• Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

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A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.