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MA Sociology at Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University, Germany

Programme overview

Sociology is the science of social action in specific consideration of institutional conditionalities and effects. It is in equal parts a theory-driven as well as an empirical discipline.

Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences  |  Department: Max-Weber-Institute for Sociology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester only  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Sociology can be studied with the aim of being awarded the academic degree Master of Arts. The programme is modular and consists of the following areas: Special area with profile development (incl two-semester project)

Career pathways

They will be competent, independent problem-solvers in their chosen career, able simultaneously, to assume social responsibility.

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Entry requirements

Admission route: Consecutive master’s programmes with access restriction. Language of instruction: German. Requires a completed relevant Bachelor degree (consecutive Master).

Intake: Winter semester only

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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