Sociology (Master)
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The master’s programme in Sociology particularly emphasises the responsibility of research towards society, especially regarding the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, freedom of science and teaching, freedom of learning, the diversity of different types of academic doctrines and methods, as well as the connection of research and practice. The master’s programme promotes equal treatment of people of all types of sexual orientation, religious, social and ethnic origin, as well as the integration of people with disabilites. Moreover, it aims to raise awareness for issues of gender balance and diversity.
Master of Arts
Degree Programme Code: 066 905
4 semesters / 120 ECTS credits
Language: German
NO entrance examination
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Attention
Instruction Language German
Please note that the instruction language of this programme is German. To start the degree programme, you need to hold a certificate of German proficiency on C1 level.
Admission Procedure
Information about the admission procedure
Information on Previous Studies:
In any case eligible degree programmes at the University of Vienna:
Getting started
Orientation in the first semester
Getting Informed
Students' Representatives Sociology
Study Programme
It consists of the following compulsory modules: Introduction to the master programme sociology; Professionalization of scientific research; Sociological theories; Methods of empirical social research; Sociological specialization; Sociological in-depth study of your choice (theories, methods, sociological specialization); Master's thesis project; Master’s thesis and public defense.
Five Concepts
which you will deal with during your studies:
- Gender balance
- Models of society (social processes and Dynamics, social structures and discourses, social challenges)
- Plurality of methods
- Network analysis
- Development of theoretical concepts
... and many more.
Overview of the programme structure & topics
Here you find the current offer of courses for this programme to gain better insight into the topics and structure. For more information please click on the respective level.
M1 Introduction to the Master’s Programme in Sociology (11 ECTS)
M2 Professionalisation of Research in the Social Sciences (10 ECTS)
M3 Sociological Theories (10 ECTS)
M4 Methods in Empirical Social Research (20 ECTS)
M5 Sociological Specialisation (21 ECTS)
M5 Sociological Specialisation: Recommended Lectures of other Departments
M6 Sociological Specialisation of Choice (10 ECTS)
M6 Sociological Specialisation of Choice: Recommended Lectures of other Departments
M7 Master’s Thesis Project (8 ECTS)
M7 Master’s Thesis Project: Recommended Lectures of other Departments
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After Graduation
Graduates can pursue a career in the following occupational fields:
- (non-)university research and (continuing) education
- public administration
- advocacy groups
- media-, culture- and NGO-sector
- business enterprises
- institutions of the welfare state
- regional, national, international and transnational organizations.
Continuing after Graduation
- [Center for Doctoral Studies - everything about doctorcal/PhD programmes at the University of Vienna](http://doktorat.univie.ac.at/en/)
- Alumni of the University of Vienna
- [Postgraduate Center - postgraduate programmes at the University of Vienna](http://www.postgraduatecenter.at/en)
- Uniport - career service of the University of Vienna
Graduates' Perspective on the Degree Programme
#### Degree programme in retrospect
Graduates ...
- say that this degree programme receives the grade: 2.2 (good)
- rate the level of difficulty as: 3.3 (appropriate)
→ These results are based on feedback from 56 graduates.
*You can find further assessments of the degree programme from its graduates’ perspective in the graduate survey of themaster's programme in Sociology(in German).
Graduates ...
- find employment within 3 months after graduation on average.
*You can find further information on career entry and career paths in the tracking of graduates "MA Sociology".