Social Protection
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- without admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at the University
- Study mode:
- Flexible (online or on-campus)
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Master in Analysis and Design of Social Protection System
Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program
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 850€ 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
In August and September before the program starts, students have the option to complete bridge courses in Economics, Statistics, and Academic Writing to improve their knowledge of those topics.
Choose to specialize in up to three focus groups
Students can choose among from several fields of specialization such as Climate Change, Health, Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities, and Vulnerability.
Be part of a modern University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg is an innovative University of Applied Sciences located in the dynamic German region of North Rhine-Westphalia near the cities of Bonn and Cologne. Highly focused on research, the university also has an experienced board of professors and lecturers with relevant practical experience in different sectors.
Partner Universities
Université de Lorraine
Université de Lorraine
University of the Basque Country
University of the Basque Country
Coastal Carolina University
Coastal Carolina University
Accreditations
AQAS
AQAS
The “Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programs” is a German non-profit association that is authorized to conduct external evaluation procedures for universities in Germany and Europe.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in “Social Protection” are:
Previous bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in:
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Politics
- Law
- Administration
- Public Health
- 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 points.
Proof of at least five months’ work experience (incl. unpaid internships and/or volunteer work) in a field related to social protection.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
EnglishSpecification: Higher (C)
Application & 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 below.
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 point.
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 picture.
Copies of previous degrees and transcripts. If the language of those documents is neither English nor German, please provide verified translations.
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 number.
If English is your mother tongue or you have completed a previous degree in English, you will not need to take an additional language test.
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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Brian Mathebula
Program Coordinator & Doctoral student
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