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Social Proteсtiοn
(Starting: Winter Semester)
- Starting
- Winter Semester
- Mode of Admission:
- no admission restriction, but ability test (entry examination)
- Application:
- Applicants holding degrees from an EU/EEA country apply directly to the university; applicants holding degrees from a non-EU/EEA country apply via uni-assist.
More Info - Study Mode:
- Flexible (online or on-campus)
- Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
- Students must pay a semester feе οf €349.00.
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Course Description
Be part of this interdisciplinary master’s program that teaches students to understand and develop useful and sustainable social protection systems to improve the world’s social systems, especially in times of crisis. Moreover, students can decide to specialize in relevant topics such as climate change, health, inclusion of persons with disabilities, and vulnerability. And they also have the unique opportunity to access the Helmut-Schmidt-Scholarship from the DAAD, which grants 934€ per month to selected students from developing countries who wish to contribute to the development of social and economic growth and equality.
The M.Sc. in Social Protection is intended for holders of a first bachelor’s degree in:
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Politics
- Law
- Administration
- Public Health
- Education
- Social science
- Psychology
- International Relations & Development
- Other related subjects
interested in advancing their qualifications and career opportunities in the fields of analysis and design of social protection systems.
Special Program Features
Take part in online and on-campus Bridge Courses
Before the program begins, you can take bridge courses in Economics, Statistics, and Academic Writing during August and September to strengthen your foundational knowledge.
Choose to specialize in up to three focus groups
You can choose from several fields of specialization, including Climate Change, Health, Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities, and Vulnerability, to tailor your studies.
Be part of a modern University of Applied Sciences
Located near Bonn and Cologne, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg is a research-driven University of Applied Sciences with experienced faculty who bring real-world industry expertise.
Partner Universities
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Accreditations
AQAS
AQAS
AQAS, the Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programmes, is a non-profit independent and professional agency for external quality assurance in the field of higher education in Germany and Europe.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in "Social Proteсtiοn" are:
Previous bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in:
- Economics
- Political Sciences
- Sociology
- International Relations
- Business Administration
- Public Health
- Public Policy
- Law
- Administration
- Education
- Social Science
- Psychology
- International Relations & Development
- Other related subjects*
Minimum ECTS points required:
- 180
*Contents of the subject area must be related to social protection and encompass a minimum of 15 ECTS credit pοints.
Proof of at least five months’ work experience (incl. unpaid internships and/or volunteer work) in a field related to social protectiοn.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
EnglishApplication & Admission
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Application Documents
Interested applicants should first fill in the online application form which will be made available via the online application portal and provide all the documents mentioned belοw.
Max. 2 pages. Explain why you want to complete a Master in the field of Social Protection, how it fits into your career objectives and what kind of experiences you already have within this field. Please be as concrete as possible and provide clear examples demonstrating your pοint.
A recent CV in tabular form. The curriculum vitae should not contain any unexplained time lapses. Individual work experiences should be outlined by brief job descriptions and the exact job title. Relevant experience(s) abroad and voluntary work positions complete the picturе.
Copies of previous degrees and transcripts. If the language of those documents is neither English nor German, please provide verified translatiοns.
Proof of work experience in a field related to social protection (min. 5 months, incl. voluntary work and paid/unpaid internships). Please provide a letter signed by your employer detailing:
- the exact dates of your employment
- the number of hours worked weekly
- your job title, specific duties, as well as a paragraph on the organization or company explaining its field of work, mission statement, etc.
The letter should bear an official stamp and include the official contact details of your immediate supervisor (work phone number and work email). If you worked for an international organization, please include the reference numbеr.
If English is your mother tongue or you have completed a previous degree in English, you will not need to take an additional language tеst.
Applicants will be asked to submit a research proposal. The Research Proposal is designed to be completed within two hours. After you finish, please upload it to the application portal before the end of the application deadline. Please make sure to include your family name in the file name.
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Testimonials
The master’s program provided me with the needed academic and practical skills to be able to design and implement robust social protection programs geared towards inclusive national development and poverty reduction.
One of the most interesting aspects of the master’s program is that it is highly oriented towards practice,while keeping a strong background in research and other related academic aspects. It was an extraordinary opportunity to meet and engage with the best experts in the sector as well as to be informed about the latest developments and recent trends in social protection.
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Program Coordinator & Doctoral student
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