Sociology (M.A.)
Features
Would you like to analyse the dynamics and processes of society in depth and gain your first empirical research experience? The aim of the Master's programme in Sociology is to qualify students to critically examine societies and to conduct independent research within the framework of teaching research projects. The research-oriented degree programme focuses on in-depth knowledge of sociological theories and advanced methodological skills.
- Name:
- Sociology
- Degree:
- Master of Arts
- Options:
- Full-time studies or Part-time studies
- Standard period of studies:
- 4 semesters, up to 7 semesters in part-time studies
- Start of studies:
- winter and summer semester
- Language of the programme:
- German
- Admission:
- open
- Orientation events:
- Orientation events are offered
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Details
The aim of the Master's degree programme is to impart in-depth subject-specific knowledge and the ability to overview the central contexts of the subject and to apply basic theories and methods. The content focuses on historical sociology, sociology of work, especially digitalisation in the world of work, social policy and structural analysis, as well as political sociology and cultural sociology, with a focus on the sociology of migration and religion.
As a research-oriented degree programme, the MA Sociology in Göttingen offers all students the opportunity to work on their own empirical research project in a two-semester teaching research programme with intensive supervision.
The degree programme opens up access to an academic career and enables entry into various professional fields. Possible fields of employment can include the press, mass media, public relations or work in associations. There are also career development prospects in further education and in extracurricular youth education and youth welfare, as well as in the field of public administration at federal, state and municipal level and in human resources management in companies and organisations. The Master's programme also prepares students for doctoral studies.
Consecutive/graduate programmes
Consecutive programmes
Structure
This degree programme can be studied in 2 different profiles.
- Singe Honours MA totalling 78 credits (Mono-master)
- Joint Honours MA totalling 42 credits in combination with one module package (minor) totalling 36 credits
You apply for one study profile.
To obtain a master’s degree, students must complete 120 credits which, depending on the chosen profile, are distributed as follows:
Single Honours MA (mono-master):
- Mayor studies in Sociology: 78 C
- Key competencies: 12 C
- master’s thesis: 30 C
Joint Honours MA (combined master):
- Mayor studies in Sociology: 42 C
- External module package: 36 C
- Key competencies: 12 C
- Master’s thesis: 30 C
The combined master can only be studied part-time, if the module package(s) is also suitable for part-time studies.
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Note for the summer semester 2025
There is a special application period from 20 to 25 January 2025 for the start of the 2025 summer semester. You can find more information about the application here.
Application
Application deadlines:
- Until May 15th for the winter semester
- Until November 15th for the summer semester
Lottery procedure:
- From October 1st – 5th for the winter semester
- From April 1st – 5th for the summer semester
Previous studies:
- B.A.-degree or equivalent in Sociology or a related subject
- At least 150 ECTS at the time of application
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Eligibility: Proof of achievements in Gender Studies of at least 50 C
- at least 9 C in the area of sociological theories
- at least 8 C in the area of social structure analysis
- at least 8 C in the area of empiricism/statistics
Language requirements:
- If your mother tongue is not German , you must prove sufficient knowledge of the German language at DSH-2 level .
- A confident command of English and another foreign language is recommended.
Contact
Academic Advising
Annegret Schallmann
Platz der Göttinger Sieben 3
37073 Göttingen
Tel. +49 551 39 27159
Fax. +49 551 39 26542
Questions on the programme
Dr. Ina Alber-Armenat
Institute for Sociology
Platz der Göttinger Sieben 3
37073 Göttingen