Applied Methods of Social Science Research (MA)

Philipps Universitat Marburg · Marburg, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Arts
Language
English
Duration
2 semesters
Campus
Marburg
Apply by
Register by 21 August 2026
Starts
Winter semester

Philipps Universitat Marburg does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
General Admission Requirements Applicants must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or a comparable foreign degree with a final grade of at least 2.7 (German grading system). If the final degree is not available by the application deadline, provisional enrolment may be allowed. Social Science Methods Requirement Applicants must have completed at least 10 ECTS credits in social science methods , including at least 5 ECTS credits in quantitative methods and/or statistics.
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® III TOEFL iBT Home Edition (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 TOEIC: 945 Reading: 455 Listening: 490 Speaking: 180 Writing: 180 telc English: telc English C1 PTE Academic: 76 IELTS Academic: 7 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 21 August 2026
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Please apply via uni-assist .

About this programme

The two-semester Master of Arts in Applied Methods of Social Research (AMSR) equips students with advanced, broad, and research-oriented methodological expertise, enabling them to conduct independent research in the social sciences. Ideal for those who have already gained foundational knowledge in descriptive and inferential statistics during their Bachelor’s studies, the programme will deepen students' understanding of research design, data collection, and both qualitative and quantitative analysis methods. Students will expand their toolkit with a focus on advanced research designs and specialised methods, including data visualisation, statistical techniques, and qualitative discourse analysis. The curriculum also covers key research fields, such as Inequality and Diversity, Digital Societies, and International Politics and Conflict, where students will apply and refine their skills. Designed with a focus on both research and practical application, the programme prepares students for independent, theory-driven investigation of socially and politically relevant issues—culminating in the Master’s thesis. This international, English-language programme is particularly suited to those intending to pursue a PhD.

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