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MA Soziologie (Sociology) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented consecutive master's programme preparing for applied research or a doctorate, following international research standards with an empirical-quantitative and analytical orientation. Taught in German with some English.

Faculty: Fakultät für Sozialwissenschaften und Philosophie  |  Department: Institut für Soziologie  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German, partly English  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Sociology as a theory-guided empirical science.

Career pathways

Advanced training in empirical social research for research-related work in Germany and abroad and for a doctorate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in sociology or another social science, or a first professional degree with at least 30 credit points in sociology, or 30 credit points in empirical social research methods (at least 15 in quantitative); English at CEFR B2. The faculty checks the requirements. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 31.05.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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