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MSc Socioeconomics at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany

Programme overview

Socioeconomics is an interdisciplinary Master’s degree program which offers a rare opportunity to study a combination of subjects related to business and social science. The Master’s degree program focuses on conveying the empirical, methodological and theoretical knowledge for conceptual and advisory tasks in industry, research and administration. Special emphasis is placed on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of empirical data during the program.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German- and English-taught (german and english); part-time option  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The Master’s program in Socioeconomics offers students from both the social sciences and economics the opportunity to expand their undergraduate knowledge by exploring new disciplines and deepening existing expertise. The program provides solid methodological training across various academic fields, preparing graduates for advanced positions in both the private and public sectors.

Career pathways

Graduates of the Master’s program in Socioeconomics are not limited to a specific career path. Instead, they are qualified to take on a wide range of roles—particularly those requiring the application of empirical methods and strong analytical skills in addressing social and economic issues.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Master: Qualification assessment. Application deadline: Winter semester: 31.05.; Summer semester: not possible. Requirements: Completion of a social science or economics degree program or proof of completed/passed modules totaling 135 ECTS credits in such a degree program. If a degree is missing, this is defined as a requirement and must be submitted within the first year of study. Graduates of foreign universities must provide proof of a complete (first) academic degree. Proof of an internship (at least 6 weeks and related to the study program; please be sure to refer to our information sheet in this regard); this can also be defined as a requirement and must then be completed within the first Master’s study year. Proof of English language skills (please also refer to our information sheet) at least at the level of „English Level B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFR) Vantage or Upper intermediate“, provided that the first professional qualification or university entrance qualificatio Language: DSH 2 / English B2 The application period for students starting in the winter semester begins in mid-February. Applications can be submitted online via the FAU applicant portal campo until May 31.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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