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MA Interdisciplinary Studies of Science (ISoS) at Bielefeld University

Bielefeld University, Germany

Programme overview

English-taught programme combining historical, philosophical, sociological and economic perspectives on science studies. It examines how science works, its economic constitution and its place in society, past and present.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: winter semester and summer semester  |  Location: Bielefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Science sociology, philosophy of science and related perspectives on how knowledge is produced and embedded in society.

Career pathways

Graduates find work in research institutions and universities and in science management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professionally qualifying higher education degree of at least six semesters, as set out in the subject-specific regulations (Fächerspezifische Bestimmungen) of the programme; applicants with a foreign degree are admitted if the degree is deemed sufficient and language requirements are met. No NC. Application deadline (per the university deadlines page): winter semester 01.06.-01.09. ; summer semester 01.12.-01.03. (dates are day.month). German-taught: applicants with a foreign degree must prove German, for example TestDaF TDN 4 in all four sections, DSH-2/3 or telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule (at least "befriedigend").

Intake: winter semester and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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