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MA Social Sciences (2-subject) at Ruhr University Bochum

Ruhr University Bochum, Germany

Programme overview

Social Sciences at Ruhr University Bochum is a two-subject Master (combined with a second subject) programme of 4 semesters (2 years), taught in German. What sets it apart: a degree course in social science can be combined with a second, non-social science course. An obligatory counselling interview is compulsory, registration with the faculty or general Master's counselling by 1.9. (winter semester) and 1.3. (summer semester) is required.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: Political science; Sociology; Social theory and cultural psychology.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work in academia and research; in corporate management and consulting; in administration and politics; in market and opinion research; in the fields of education and culture as well as in intercultural Projects; in associations, companies and NGOs; in the equal opportunities area; in adult education, further education and training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus (admission-free); apply through the university application service procedure. Language of instruction: German. Suited for graduates of: Sociology; Political science; Cultural psychology or related subjects.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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