Social Sciences
... looks into questions such as ...
- What keeps modern society together?
- What is globalisation?
- How do cultures differ?
- How is socio-scientific knowledge formed and assessed?
- Which specific perspectives and explanations do economy, sociology, political science, social psychology and social anthropology provide?
Degree programmes
Social Sciences, Master 2 subject
Profile
| Degree: | Master of Arts |
| Social Science, Master 2 subject | |
| Start: | Winter- and summer semester |
| Duration: | 4 semesters |
| Classroom language: | German |
What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
a degree course in social science can be combined with a second, non-social science course.
An obligatory counselling interview is compulsory, registration with the faculty or general Master's counselling by 1.9. (winter semester) and 1.3. (summer semester) is required.
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields
- Political science
- Sociology
- Social theory and cultural psychology
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
... have:
substantial basic know-how and sound methodology competencies
... enjoy:
in-depth interdisciplinary study of the chosen major subject
... struggle through:
demanding method training
This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
- Sociology
- Political science
- Cultural psychology
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
- in academia and research
- in corporate management and consulting
- in administration and politics
- in market and opinion research
- in the fields of education and culture as well as in intercultural Projects
- in associations, companies and NGOs
- in the equal opportunities area
- in adult education, further education and training
- in public relations work
- in trade unions, workers' associations and chambers of commerce
And else?
An internship ...
is mandatory. It is done during the degree course.
Duration: 8 weeks
Studying abroad ...
is recommended.
Duration: 1 semester
Where do I find help?
Contact students
Fachschaft Sozialwissenschaft
Building, Room: GD 03/137
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-25418
Email: fr-sowi-intern@lists.rub.de
Website Fachschaft