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Sociology (M.A.) at University of Duisburg-Essen

University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented, general sociology master's with compulsory core modules and a wide choice of content to build a focus.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Institute of Sociology  |  Duration: 4 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German and English (bilingual programme listing)  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Duisburg und Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

First and second semesters: theoretical foundations, methods of empirical social research and advanced empirical methods.

Career pathways

Prepares for complex sociological tasks in practice-oriented work and in theoretical and research-oriented fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's in Sociology at UDE or an equivalent degree of at least three years leading to a first professional qualification. Admission-free.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters

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

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