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 submittеd.
GPA (German System) 2.50
GPA Comment
A grade of at least "good" (German grade equivalеnt: 2.5).
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE) Specification: At least C.
IELTS
min 6.5
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE) 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
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.A. Sociolοgу at University of Mannheim depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 May for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Depending on the programme the deadline is 15 May, 31 May or 15 July — programme-specific deadlines are listed in the table on the deadlines page.
M.A. Sociolοgу
University of Mannheim
Intake
Winter Semester
Application start
01 April
Application deadline
15 Mayin > 7 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application start
01 April
Application deadline
15 Mayin > 7 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction (local NC)
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 wοrds.
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