MA Sociology at University of Göttingen

Programme overview

Would you like to analyse the dynamics and processes of society in depth and gain your first empirical research experience? The aim of the Master's programme in Sociology is to qualify students to critically examine societies and to conduct independent research within the framework of teaching research projects. The research-oriented degree programme focuses on in-depth knowledge of sociological theories and advanced methodological skills.

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

What you will study

To obtain a master’s degree, students must complete 120 credits which, depending on the chosen profile, are distributed as follows: The combined master can only be studied part-time, if the module package(s) is also suitable for part-time studies.

Career pathways

The degree programme opens up access to an academic career and enables entry into various professional fields. Possible fields of employment can include the press, mass media, public relations or work in associations.

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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. Previous studies: B.A.-degree or equivalent in Sociology or a related subject.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

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

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

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