Masters Program in Sociology

University of Mannheim

Germany, Mannheim

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University of Mannheim

Germany , Mannheim

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesAugust-2022

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 semester(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 1,500 / semester

Next Intake August-2022

Masters Program in Sociology

About

The master's program in Sociology, which is taught in English, is a research-oriented program. In line with the schools research focus, it looks at empirical-analytical approaches, particularly at quantitative methods and comparative research.

As early as in the first semester, students enrolled in this program can choose a sociological field they would like to explore further, such as Economy and Welfare State, Education and Work, Migration and Integration, Family, or Social Inequality. In addition, they will select an elective module, allowing them to either acquire knowledge of another sociological field or look into social psychology or learn methods of empirical social research.

In their fourth semester, they will write their masters thesis, which takes the form of a research paper that is suitable for submission for publication to a social sciences journal. This is meant to prepare our graduates for a career in academia.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants need to have a bachelorâ€™s degree in Social Sciences to be admitted to the masterâ€™s program in Sociology (M.A.). A degree in a different field is sufficient if it is recognized as equivalent by the admissions committee. The following requirements must be met:

a total of 180 ECTS credits or a standard period of study of six semesters,
a final grade of 2.5 or better,
sound knowledge of methods of empirical social research and statistics (grade: 2.5 or better).

English Program Requirements

Language requirements
You must be very proficient in English. We accept the following as proof of language proficiency:

attendance of English classes during the final years of German secondary school education with a minimum of 11 points achieved on average (according to the selection statutes, this evidence may not be older than 5 years),
a higher education entrance qualification from a school with English as the language of instruction,
the successful completion of a program of study at a higher education institution with English as the language of instruction and examination,

a certificate of the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 90 points,
The European Language Certificate (telc) â€“ English University with at least Level C,
the Cambridge ESOL Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or the Cambridge ESOL Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) with Level C or better,
a certificate of the International English Language Testing System â€“ Academic Test (IELTS) with an overall band score of at least 6.5.

Career

If you complete the masters program in Sociology and subsequently earn a doctoral degree, you will be qualified for a career in academia. Many of our graduates begin a doctoral program at the Center for Doctoral Studies in Social and Behavioral Sciences (CDSS) of the Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS).

Apart from research and teaching, sociologist are sought-after in a number of different areas. You can for example work

in market and opinion research,
at TV and radio broadcasting companies, publishing companies for books and magazines, other media outlets,
in public relations,
as an advisor in public service, the private sector, for associations, or for NGOs,
in organization or people development,
in public administration: cross-sectional functions and staff departments (e.g., HR, gender equality, organization, planning, statistics, PR, finance, quality management),
at educational institutions,
in health care.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 1,500

How to Apply

To apply to the University of Mannheim, you must complete an online application form and upload all required supporting documents. An overview of the required documents can be found below and on the website of the Admissions Office.

Firstly, you are asked to enter personal information and upload documents, such as a your University Entrance Qualifiction, CV, and Transcript of Records. Please make sure to upload the respective document at the right place. Please note that it is not possible to change personal data or documents that have been uploaded in this section after you have confirmed correctness of the dates you stated in the form.

In the second part of the application process you are allowed to apply for up to three degree programs. All applications are treated equally. In the application form for the “Master in Economics” you can upload your motivation letter and academic essay.

You can find an overview of the whole application process here. Please read the information carefully as it applies to all of the master's degree programs available at the University of Mannheim and is relevant for both German and international applicants. We also recommend that you read the Master’s Guide.