Master of Arts in Sociology
University of Mannheim · Mannheim, Germany
- Level
- Master's
- Award
- Master of Arts
- Language
- English
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Campus
- Mannheim
- Apply by
- <p>This year, subject to approval by the relevant committees, the application period starts on 1 April and ends on 15 May. The <a href="https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-studies/applying/masters-program/?mtm_campaign=DAAD-MSoc">Admissions Office</a> is the central office for all applicants (German as well as international applicants).</p> <p>You will only need to <a href="https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-studies/applying/?mtm_campaign=DAAD-MSoc">apply online</a>.</p>
- Starts
- Winter semester
University of Mannheim does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €17,000 a year for international students.
Entry requirements and how to apply
- Entry requirements
- Applicants are required to submit certified copies of official documents as specified in the online application. International guidelines for grading standards will be applied. Entry requirements: Academic admission requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences (in particular sociology, political science, psychology or media and communication studies) or business administration or economics, or a degree recognised as equivalent by the selection committee or a subject-related degree, which was completed with a grade of at least "good" (German Grade equivalent 2.5). For international students, international guidelines for grading standards will be applied. If a Bachelor's degree has not been completed by the time of the application, a current transcript of records of at least 130 ECTS points (or the equivalent) has to be submitted. This document will be the basis for admission. The latest deadline for submitting the Bachelor's degree is mid-October. Good grades (or better) from the first degree (at least average grade 2.5) in the areas of quantitative methods, empirical social research, statistics or mathematics (at least 24 ECTS) Quantitative theses are counted with
- English language requirement
- C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6.5 telc English: telc English C1
- German language requirement
- No minimum language level required
- Application period
- This year, subject to approval by the relevant committees, the application period starts on 1 April and ends on 15 May. The Admissions Office is the central office for all applicants (German as well as international applicants). You will only need to apply online .
- Apply through
- Please apply via e-mail .
About this programme
The MA Sociology degree programme at the School of Social Sciences offers a two-year research-oriented education in an internationally renowned research university environment. The programme builds on the school's strength in empirical-analytical approaches, particularly in quantitative methods and comparative research. The curriculum emphasises training in empirical analysis that is firmly grounded in both theory and rigorous methods. Substantive areas of concentration include Family, Education & Work, Migration & Integration, Economy & Social Welfare State, and Social Inequality. All classes are taught in English. The programme is divided into seven modules: Sociological Research Fields, Foundations of Sociological Theory, Cross-Sectional Data Analysis, Longitudinal Data Analysis, Research Design, research project and the Master's thesis.
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