MA Social Theory at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Programme overview

The Master of Arts in Social Theory includes four sub disciplines: sociology, political science, philosophy, and applied ethics. You will learn to apply a wide variety of perspectives, concepts, and methods of these disciplines to the analysis of late modern society. This plurality and the balance between social-theoretical and normative-ethical approaches make this programme so unique.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

The Master's degree programme in Social Theory is a unique programme due to its methodological plurality and the multi-perspective approach of the participating subjects to the fragility of social orders.

Career pathways

As a graduate, you will not only be qualified to conduct research in social science and philosophy but also to perform conceptual work in politics, public administration, and non-profit organisations that deal with societal and social-philosophical issues.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent: For this master's programme you need a subject-specific undergraduate degree (bachelor's degree of equivalent) in one of the related fields of science of Applied Ethics, Philosophy, Political Science or Sociology with a grade of 1.8 (German System) or better (Applicants with grades between 1.9 and 2.5 might be admitted when CV and motivational letter show a particular eligibility for the programme). In some cases, selection interviews might be conducted. The overall grade (CGPA) of the bachelor's degree must be 1.8 or better (German and US systems). Language requirements: This master's programme requires the following language proficiency: English language proficiency at level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; international applicants: German language proficiency at minimum level DSH-2 (or a recognised equivalent).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/6285/m-a-social-theory#studies_text_application

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