MA Sociology at University of Mannheim

The master’s program in Sociology is a two-year, research-oriented master's program, which is taught in English in an international academic environment. In line with the school’s research profile, the program focuses on theory-based and methodologically sound empirical-analytical studies.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years); approx. 120 ECTS credits  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Fall semester (September)  |  Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Students acquire in particular advanced quantitative research methods during the program, which reflects our research focus areas: migration and integration, demographic change, social inequality, comparative welfare state research, empirical educationand labor market research, social network analysis as well as economic and organizational sociology.

Career pathways

Graduates of our Sociology programs are qualified for many degrees. On the one hand, you can earn a doctoral degree which may lead the way to a career in academia.

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