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Study program
University
City

University of Bamberg
Double Degree Programme in Sociology
M.A. (Master of Arts)
Subjects: Sociology
M.A.
Degree
120
ECTS
English only
Language
Winter semester: 01 Jul
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
€ 552
Tuition Fees (per semester)
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Application:
- directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
- Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
- The University of Bamberg does not charge tuition fees. Tilburg University charges tuition fees that currently amount to 2,209 Euros per year, which students have to pay during the second year.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Applicants have to:
- Satisfy the admission criteria of the "M.A. Soziologie" at the University of Bamberg, i.e.
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 30 ECTS accumulated in Sociology, of which at least 10 credits are connected to sociological fundamentals and 10 credits are connected to methods of quantitative empirical social research or statistics.
- Satisfy the admission criteria of the master's program in "Sociology" at Tilburg University, i.e.
- Bachelor’s or a master’s degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. the field of sociology, social sciences, or humanities.
- Be sufficiently conversant in the social sciences.
- Possess adequate knowledge of social science statistics and research methods.
GPA (German System) 2.50
GPA Comment
A grade point average of at least 2.5 on the German grading scale or equivalent.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
IELTS
min 6.5
Specification: At least 6.0 in each area.
Specification: At least 6.0 in each area.
TOEFL iBT
min 90
TOEFL pBT
min 577
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Specification: All grades.
Specification: All grades.
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Specification: With grades A, B or C.
Specification: With grades A, B or C.
CEFR German
min A1
Specification: It can be obtained during the first year.
Specification: It can be obtained during the first year.
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
The German language skills can be obtained during the first year.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines

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Winter Semester: -
Application Procedure & Selection
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at the University
Application Fee:
No application fees
Application Documents
Applicants have to hand in the following documents:
- A certified copy of the upper secondary school certificate or higher education entrance qualification (in German or English).
- A certified copy of the bachelor’s certificate (English translation), including a transcript of records.
- A certified copy of a certificate documenting English language proficiency (see language requirements).
- A curriculum vitae (in English).
- A 1-2 pages motivation letter (written in English) describing why one would like to take part in the double degree program.
- A simple copy of the passport or identity card.
Please note that the documents that are required for the application to the program depend on your nationality.