Sociology (M.A.)

The aim of the Master's degree programme is to impart in-depth subject-specific knowledge and the ability to overview the central contexts of the subject and to apply basic theories and methods. The content focuses on historical sociology, sociology of work, especially digitalisation in the world of work, social policy and structural analysis, as well as political sociology and cultural sociology, with a focus on the sociology of migration and religion.

As a research-oriented degree programme, the MA Sociology in Göttingen offers all students the opportunity to work on their own empirical research project in a two-semester teaching research programme with intensive supervision.

The degree programme opens up access to an academic career and enables entry into various professional fields. Possible fields of employment can include the press, mass media, public relations or work in associations. There are also career development prospects in further education and in extracurricular youth education and youth welfare, as well as in the field of public administration at federal, state and municipal level and in human resources management in companies and organisations. The Master's programme also prepares students for doctoral studies.