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MA Society and Cultures of Modernity (Gesellschaft und Kulturen der Moderne) at Justus Liebig University Giessen

Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented programme responding to sociological diagnoses of current social challenges. It focuses on the dynamics and reflexive significance of the cultural in the articulation of social problems, with strong theory orientation and a sociological, transdisciplinary approach.

Faculty: Fachbereich 03 - Social and Cultural Sciences  |  Department: Institute of Sociology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Gießen, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Core focus is sociological reflective knowledge and articulation competence on the cultural dimension of social challenges, acquired through activating teaching and learning formats and cooperation modules with other JLU institutes.

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Entry requirements

Entry requires a relevant Bachelor's, Diplom or Magister degree in social sciences, philology, cultural studies, communication studies, media studies, journalism, theology, history or philosophy; graduates of non-sociological programmes need at least 30 CP in sociology, social science or anthropology. Very good German and English are required (the two possible languages of instruction).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/studium/bewerbung

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