Program Overview
The International Social Sciences at Friedensau Adventist University is a MA programme in Social Sciences taught in English, German over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Social Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 4,630 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,630 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Mockrehna, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Social Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to International Social Management
- Theories of development
- Scientific methods and research approaches (Part I and II)
- Complex qualitative social research
- Complex quantitative social research
- Special social research Poverty analysis and poverty alleviation
- Human rights in social work, development cooperation and humanitarian aid
- Comparative religion and development politics
- International and comparative studies of applied social science
- International and comparative education
- Globalisation and global governance
- Gender and social development
- Social security systems in developing, take-off and transformation countries
- International peace and conflict research
- Participatory planning, management and evaluation of development projects
- Theories and practical relevance of related sciences in development cooperation
- Approaches and models to resolve social problems in developing countries
- Macro and microeconomic factors of development, micro credit projects
- Disaster response and humanitarian aid
- Tropical medicine
- Practical training
- Research oriented Master thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
Application packs for admission to a programme of study can be requested from the Admissions Office/International Office. The application for admission should be sent to the Admissions Office or International Office. In addition to the application for admission, the following documents must be submitted in full by the deadline:
- certified photocopies of the original certificates showing school-leaving qualifications and any periods of study
- information on how the programme of study will be financed
- curriculum vitae
- a photo
An application for admission can only be processed by the university when the necessary documents have been received in full. Hence the admissions procedure can only consider those applications for which the necessary documents have been submitted by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,630 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,630 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,630 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,630 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Friedensau Adventist University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Friedensau Adventist University
Friedensau Adventist University
Möckern, Germany
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University Profile- Application Deadline Sep, 2026
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months
