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MA Soziologie (auslaufend) at University of Rostock

University of Rostock, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented Master in Sociology (Soziologie). The programme is being phased out and no new first-semester enrolment is possible.

Faculty: Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultät  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester (October) and summer semester (April)  |  Location: Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What you will study

Compulsory area of eight modules (96 credit points) and elective area of three modules (24 credit points), 30 credit points of which are the final module or examination; three modules on society analysis cover theories, methods and diagnoses.

Career pathways

Competences for typical fields for sociologists such as universities, private and public research institutes, federal and state administration, associations and social planning.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first degree qualifying for a profession (usually a Bachelor). No numerus clausus (admission free of restriction). First degree in sociology (at least 180 credit points) or an equivalent one. International applicants: German C1 (CEFR).

Intake: Winter semester (October) and summer semester (April)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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