Sociology (Master of Arts)

Leibniz University Hannover

Germany, Hannover

University Rank:#433

Duration2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 433 / per-semester

Apply DateJuly 5, 2026

Next IntakeMarch 4, 2027

Sociology (Master of Arts)

About

Population, organisation and conflict from a comparative perspective: this degree programme embraces comparison as a basis of sociological theory and empiricism; as a method of sociological knowledge; and as an object of sociological research, which it then applies to the thematic areas of population, organisation and conflict. At the start of the degree programme, fundamental courses in advanced sociological theories are offered, enabling students to critically examine the opportunities and problems surrounding qualitative and quantitative empirical methods. In the second half of the degree programme, students focus on discussing selected societal problems, involving an in-depth examination of a current issue from each of the three areas: population, organisation and conflict. This substantive exploration is undertaken from various theoretical and/or empirical perspectives, pursuing comparative perspectives at the national or international level or exploring comparison as a structure-forming element, e.g. in the context of organisations and institutionalisation processes. Semester Compulsory modules Compulsory elective modules 1 Introduction to the Masters Degree Programme in Sociology (5 CP) Sociological Theory (5 CP) Methods of Empirical Social Research (10 CP) Social Development Processes - Part A (15 CP) 2 Sociological Theory and Empiricism (10 CP) Social Development Processes - Part B (CP see above) Profile module - Part A (25 CP) Practical Training (20 CP) OR External module 1 (10 CP) AND External module 2 (10 CP) 3 Profile module - Part B (CP see above). 4 Masters thesis (30 CP)

Students should understand the basics of sociology and essentially know the theories and methods involved. They should also be interested in subject-specific and research-oriented interrelations.
Applicants must prove their German language proficiency. Other foreign language skills â€“ particularly English â€“ are of course recommended for achieving academic success

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission Requirements

An undergraduate degree in a related field of study, such as

Political Science (Bachelor of Arts)
Politics as subject in the Interdisciplinary Bachelorâ€™s Degree Programme (Bachelor of Arts)
Social Sciences (Bachelor of Arts)

For master's degree programmes with restricted admission, places shall be allocated according to the universityâ€™s own selection procedure, if there are more applicants fulfilling the admission requirements than there are places available. The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations:

Admission and special language Regulations Degree Programme Sociology

Application Deadlines

First-year students

June 1st July 15th of the year for the winter semester

Students resuming their studies and transfer students (application in a higher semester)

June 1st July 15th of the year for the winter semester
December 1st January 15th of the year for the summer semester

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English Program Requirements

German HZB: none International application: German C1

Career

Academia:

University career in sociology
Research management at higher education institutions and research institutions

Public sector:

Educational institutions
Public administration
Funding bodies and international organisations

Private sector:

Market and opinion research
Organisation and management consultancy
Human resources consultancy and development
Publishing

Academia: University career in sociology Research management at higher education institutions and research institutions Public sector: Educational institutions Public administration Funding bodies and international organisations Private sector: Market and opinion research Organisation and management consultancy Human resources consultancy and development Publishing

Fee Information

How to Apply

You can use our online application portal to enrol any time between 1 June and 30 September. To be able to do this, you will need a qualification for admission to higher education. At the end of the online application, you will automatically be forwarded to a cover letter (the so-called application for enrollment). Sign this application for enrollment (handwritten or digital) and put it together with the required documents into one PDF document, which you can then upload using the upload link provided. The required documents include your qualification for admission to higher education (e.g. Abitur) and any other supporting documents such as practical training certificates or evidence of language proficiency. We also need proof of your health insurance and evidence that you have paid the semester fee. At the end of the online application, all required documents are listed and must be uploaded as a scan of the original documents by September 30th, 11:59 p.m. Please do not forget to upload your photo for the LeibnizCard . You can find information on this in the application for enrollment at the end of the online application. In September, you will receive your enrolment documents, an invitation to the welcome event for new students and information about any preparatory courses that may be offered. Please note that some degree programmes offer preparatory courses well before term starts.

Sociology (Master of Arts)

Leibniz University Hannover

Germany, Hannover