Sociology and Social Research at University of Cologne

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Some examples of the questions our students look at include the following: How does human decision-making produce societal consequences? What are the links between ethnic diversity, trust, and conflicts? What are the determinants of successful ageing in modern societies? How do families cope with the competing demands of modern everyday life? How can we explain trends in social inequality with respect to educational attainment, income, and wealth? How can we explain crime and delinquency and what are the (dis-)advantages of different prevention and intervention policies? Which methods and assumptions allow me to make causal inferences based on non-experimental data? When and how do I apply special methods of data analysis, such as social network analysis, meta-analysis, or factorial surveys? The MSc Sociology and Social Research programme at the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Cologne deepens the knowledge gained in your Bachelor's studies and makes you an expert in your respective area. For many managing positions of different industries and for certain professions in research and teaching, a Master's degree is indispensable. Possible areas of employment for sociologists can be found within market and opinion research, national and international statistic agencies, in national and international associations that are concerned with social and economic policy, research institutions, the departments of media research within mass media corporations and personnel administration of corporations. Additionally, other areas of employment are present in positions of local government, e.g., in departments responsible for school policy, family policy, city policy or environmental policy as well as provincial and federal agencies. Graduates possess skills that qualify for the upper grade of civil service and leading positions in social and market research as well as social planning. Take your professional future into your own hands and benefit from the theoretically and methodically-oriented approach of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences, which combines research as well as teaching with practical experience.