Study structure

The course consists of seven modules. Module 1, "Reflection during the course of study", takes place throughout the four semesters, in which students and lecturers reflect together on the contribution of sociology to society and their subject-related knowledge. In modules 2 to 4 , the knowledge from the Bachelor's degree course is first briefly refreshed and then deepened. You will gain an insight into current theories and methods of sociology as well as much-discussed approaches to the interpretation of social transformation dynamics. In all modules, knowledge is applied to concrete and socio-politically explosive problems. In Module 5, we look more closely at the effects of transformations and examine which social disparities can be identified. Module 6 then builds a bridge to practice: you will try out independent work as a sociologist in projects and establish contacts with actors in potential professional fields.

The program concludes in Module 7 with a Master's thesis that documents your expertise as a sociologist. The "Sociological Symposium" takes place every semester, at which students present their results and provide a forum for broad exchange.