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Sociology - European Societies – (M.A.)
Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Politik- und Sozialwissenschaften
| Application Deadline: | May 31 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - | ||
| Location: | Berlin / Germany / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English German | ||
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The research-based Masters program "Sociology - European Societies" is designed and supported by the Institute of Sociology of the FU Berlin in cooperation with the Social Science Research Center Berlin (WZB) and the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW).
The course concentrates on the description and analysis of social aspects of Europeanisation: to what extent are European nation states already integrated into a European community?; under which conditions is further integration possible?; and in which ways have societies changed on a national level as a result of economic and political Europeanisation? Furthermore, the course considers Europe and Europeanisation within a global context.
The prgram is a research-oriented and benefits from its local and institutional connectedness to well-established German science and research centers. It aims at enabling students to use the theoretical and empirical tools of Sociology to:
* describe and explain socio-cultural, economic and cultural differences of the EU member states in a scientifically elaborated manner,
* analyze changes within the European Community caused by economic and political integration and analyze the development of a European society;
* analyze Europe within the context of globalization and in contrast to other regions of the world.
The course aims at qualifying students for positions in academic and science-related professions. It equips graduates for work within academic and political fields; for example, for positions in social science and research centers, international and particularly European Organizations, NGOs and governmental institutions. Additionally, the program enables graduates to teach at universities and other higher education institutions.
Contents
The program is modulized, commences every autumn and is structured to be completed within four semesters (2 years).
In the first two semesters one lecture and one seminar out of three modules must be attended. The third semester is assigned to a research placement and students finish their degree with a thesis in the last semester.
Structure and Modules
1st semester: Basics
* Module 1: "European Integration and the Development of European Societies since 1945"
* Module 2: "Sociological Theories of Social Change and Integration"
* Module 3: "Methods of Comparative Research in Social Sciences"
2nd semester: Consolidation
* Module 4: "Social Structure and Inequalities in European Societies"
* Module 5: "Culture and Values in European Societies"
* Module 6: "Globalization and Regional Development"
3rd semester: Specialisation
* Module 7: "Research Placement"
* Module 8: "Area of Specialisation"
4th semester: Final
* Master Thesis
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
The program targets graduates of sociology and of other social studies, whose first degree incorporates at least 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits related to Sociology.
Program admission requires a written application and a Bachelor of Arts degree (or equivalent). The program can be studied in both German and English; a good command of English is therefore a prerequisite.
Documents to be sent with your application:
* application form
* certified copies of your graduate degrees
* proof of your English language skills
* only applicants who have received their undergraduate degree at a foreign university: "diploma supplement" (descriptions of your courses, of the national grading system and an overview over the specifics of the national education system)
If you are not a native English speaker, or if the language of instruction at your previous university was not English, we ask you to provide evidence of strong English language competence. Please include any English language test results in your application. At the time of application any test results you provide should relate to examination within the last two years. The following test results will be accepted:
* TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language (paper based: 550 scores; computer based: 213 scores; internet based: 80 scores)
* IELTS - International English Language Testing System (6.0 scores)
* CPE - Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (grade C)
* CAE - Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (grade C)
* TOEIC - Test of English for International Communication (750 scores)
* Unicert II (grade 2.0)
The acceptance of other forms of evidence for English language competency is at the committee’s discretion.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
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