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Sociology

Master’s programme

Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences

University degree

Master of Arts „MA“

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Winter term 2024/25

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Interdisciplinary approach and hands-on research

The master’s programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain your first teaching experience while you are still studying and thus equip yourself for a career in academia.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

You are interested in history, politics, art and culture and enjoy grappling with (topical) social issues and reading the newspapers.

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About the study programme

Sociology at the University of Graz

On the master’s programme, you will broaden and deepen your knowledge and skills as well as specialise in specific areas. The main content of the research-oriented education provided includes sociological theories and the teaching of advanced methods of empirical social research. If you would like to acquire the skills required for an academic career, you can gain your first teaching experience by leading some practical research training

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Doctoral Programme of Social and Economic Sciences

The Doctoral Programme of Social and Economic Sciences allows you to develop your own research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctorale Programme

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate of the master’s programme, you will have a wide range of career prospects, both as part of a team and in a leadership role. Particularly relevant jobs include in research and teaching at (non-)university institutions, planning and consulting roles, analysing and consulting on social issues and problems (e.g. people with disabilities, the unemployed, drug addicts, people in need of care) as well as roles in education, health and social care, public administration, economic and social science research institutions and service companies, leisure and cultural facilities or the media.

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Note on registration

Anyone who is not a graduate of the subject-relevant bachelor’s programme at the University of Graz has to apply for admission to the master's programme.

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