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Study program
University
City

University of Mannheim
Sociology
M.A. (Master of Arts)
Subjects: Sociology
M.A.
Degree
English only
Language
Winter semester: 15 May
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
Free / € 1500
Tuition Fees (per semester)
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- local admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in social sciences or a subject-related degree.
Minimum standard period of study: 6 semesters.
Required ECTS credits: 180.
If a Bachelor's degree has not been completed by the time of the application, a current transcript of records of at least 130 ECTS-Points (or the equivalent) has to be submitted.
GPA (German System) 2.50
GPA Comment
A grade of at least "good" (German grade equivalent: 2.5).
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Specification: At least C.
Specification: At least C.
IELTS
min 6.5
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Specification: At least C.
Specification: At least C.
TOEFL iBT
min 90
Telc English B2-C1 University
min C1
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
Continuous attendance of English classes throughout the German secondary school education with a minimum average of 11 points; the proof must not be older than five years; or language certificate of the University of Mannheim Service and Marketing GmbH with at least (language) level C1 in the areas of Listening Comprehension, Speaking, and Reading Comprehension are also accepted as proof.
Application & Admission
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Applications are open from:
Winter semester:April 01 (German)April 01 (EU)April 01 (Non EU)
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Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at the University
Application Fee:
none
Application Documents
Entry requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or a subject-related degree, which was completed with a grade of at least "good" (German Grade equivalent 2.5).
- Good English language skills (see language requirements).
- You must submit a certificate (or transcript of records) with at least one course in statistical analysis and/or social research methods, which was completed with a grade of at least "good" (German Grade equivalent 2.5).
- A letter of motivation in English must be presented. The letter of motivation should contain a maximum of 500 words.
- Sample of written work in sociology in English or German must be submitted. This sample should underline the ability of the applicant to do research in sociology and should not exceed 5,000 words.