Program Overview
The Sociology at Bielefeld University is a MA programme in Social Sciences 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 Sociology 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
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Bielefeld, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sociology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- An introductory module,
- Five further modules,
- An empirical student research project and
- The masters thesis and a colloquium.
- Social Structure Analysis and Social Inequality and
- Sociology of the Global World.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In order to qualify for the MA Sociology, you must have an undergraduate degree with at least three years of higher education, which is recognized in Germany as equivalent to a German bachelors degree.
Your transcript of records must indicate that your previously completed course of study covers at least three of the following four thematic areas: theory of sociology, methods of empirical social research, special sociology/social science and general social sciences.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Jan, 2027
About Bielefeld University
Bielefeld University
Bielefeld, Germany
Bielefeld University(German:Universität Bielefeld) is a public university inBielefeld, Germany. Founded in 1969, it is one of the country's newer universities, and considers itself a "reform"...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
