MA Labour in Society at University of Göttingen

Programme overview

The M.A. programme "Labour in Society" is characterised by its interdisciplinarity and research-orientation. It provides insights into theoretical debates as well as empirical research regarding the complex interrelations between labour, work organization, and their social, political, and economic embeddedness. The programme comprises courses and modules from different departments including Sociology, Economics, Cultural Anthropology, History, Diversity Studies, and Law as well as from the Center of Methods in the Social Sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences | Duration: 4 semesters, up to 7 semester in part-time studies | Study mode: part-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

Due to its interdisciplinarity, the linking of research and practice orientation as well as the content focus on "work in companies and society", the Master's programme is not least intended to appeal to those with professional experience. Especially if you have made the leap from gainful employment to university, we hope to benefit from your expertise!

Career pathways

In this degree programme, you will develop a qualification profile that will prepare you for jobs in academia or companies, in trade unions or non-governmental organisations. Related and consecutive/graduate programmes

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: open. Note; for the winter semester 2026/27. There is a special application period from 06 to 13 July 2026 for the start of the 2026/27 winter semester. You can find more information about the application here. A special application round for the 2026 summer semester will take place from January 19 to 25, 2026. You can still apply during this time. To do so, please re-register during the specified period and upload all required application documents to the upload portal under your new registration number by January 25. Application deadlines: Please apply April 6 - May 15; for the winter semester October 6 - November 15; for the summer semester Special application deadlines can be found on our homepage. You can start this degree programme in the winter or summer semester. Lottery procedure In addition, free places in the Master's programmes are allocated by lottery: from April 1st to 5th for the for the beginning of the summer semester. from October 1st to 5th for the for the beginning of the winter semester.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters, up to 7 semester in part-time studies

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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