Sociology M.A. at RWTH Aachen University

Programme overview

Technology shapes social experience and behavior- and this, in turn, gives rise to demands on technical developments. RWTH Aachen University takes up this connection by offering a scientifically based Master’s degree in Sociology focusing on socio-technical transformation. The Master’s degree in Sociology gains its unique profile by focusing on a theoretically sound and methodologically broad understanding of sociology, emphasizing technology research.

Faculty: Institute of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter Semester, Summer Semester | Location: Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Writing a Master's theses building on and combining the skills and knowledge gained in the three building blocks prior to this. The degree program comprises courses from 13 compulsory modules and one interdisciplinary elective module.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First university degree, required qualifications according to the examination regulations. A first recognized university degree, through which the necessary education background for the Master course of study can be proven. The necessary knowledge needed in order for studies to be successful is determined in the respective exam regulations (PO). Admission to first semester: Open (No NC). Exam regulations govern the requirements for starting studies in §3.

Intake: Winter Semester, Summer Semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/studium/Vor-dem-Studium/~egg/Bewerbung-um-einen-Studienplatz/lidx/1/

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