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MSc Computational Social Science at LMU Munich

LMU Munich, Germany

Programme overview

Consecutive, research-oriented programme teaching theory-led collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of large, often unstructured digital datasets to investigate social questions. Single-subject Master of 120 ECTS; the degree title changes to Master of Science from winter semester 2026/27.

Faculty: Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: München, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Theory-led analysis of large digital datasets for social-science research.

Career pathways

Qualifies for fields at the interface of social science and data analysis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Professional degree (at least 180 ECTS) in a programme of at least six semesters with an empirical-quantitative or social-science orientation, plus successful participation in an aptitude procedure (Eignungsverfahren).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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