Master's in Sociology (International Track)
A research-oriented, English-language Master's degree in sociology at Bielefeld University.
Best for:Best for graduates with a Bachelor's degree in sociology seeking an English-language Master's programme with a strong research focus.
Overview
Bielefeld University offers a four-semester, research-oriented Master of Arts in Sociology through its International Track, which can be studied entirely in English. The curriculum covers key areas such as social inequality, global sociology, sociological theory, and empirical research methods. Students complete rigorous term papers and a final Master's thesis while engaging in an international academic environment. The programme prepares graduates for advanced careers in research, policy, international organizations, or further doctoral studies.
What you'll do
- Complete an introductory module covering sociological theory and research methods
- Participate in twelve thematic seminars across specialized sociological domains
- Author six extensive academic term papers ranging from 20 to 30 pages each
- Conduct a student research project module within a chosen study profile
- Write and defend a Master's thesis of approximately 70 pages along with a colloquium
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Sociology or an equivalent programme
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; B2 required (e.g. TOEFL iBT 4, IELTS Academic 5.5, or Cambridge C1 Advanced)
Instruction: English
- Documented competence in classical and contemporary Sociological Theory worth at least 10 ECTS credits
- Documented competence in Methods of Empirical Social Research worth at least 10 ECTS credits
- Documented competence in a specialized field of sociology worth at least 10 ECTS credits
- Basic knowledge or competence in an additional specialized sociological field or related social science discipline
- High level of competence in academic writing and research
- Open to applicants from all countries holding a qualified Bachelor's degree
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-15
Applicants must submit their application documents through the university's online portal during the designated application windows. Ensure all required transcripts proving ECTS credits in sociological theory and methods are attached. Verify language certificates meet the minimum B2 threshold prior to submission.
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- Bachelor's degree certificate
- English language certificate
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