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Structure of the studies
M.A. Sociology - European Societies
The four-semester Master’s program consists of eight modules and a Master’s thesis, of 120 credit points (ECTS) in total. The program is divided in four stages: Basics – Consolidation - Specialization and Final.
The structure of the Master‘s study plan including the compulsory modules is presented below. In addition, a number of facultative courses (e.g. methods courses) is offered each term.
More detailed information to each of the compulsory modules is provided under the respective ‘i’ button.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Master Thesis
M8 "Area of Specialisation"
M7 "Research Practicum"
M6 "Globalization and Regional Development"
M5 "Culture and Values in European Societies"
M4 "Social Structure and Inequalities in European Societies"
M3 "Methods of Comparative Research in Social Sciences"
M2 "Sociological Theories of Social Change and Integration"
M1 "European Integration and the Development of European Societies since 1945"