Double MA Degree in Sociology

Intake Season

Winter (October)

Duration

4 semesters

Academic Admission

The admission procedures follow the common rules of the regular single degree programmes. At the University of Bamberg, students apply for the regular "MA Soziologie", at the University of Trento students apply for the "Laurea Magistrale in Sociology and Social Research", at the University of Tilburg students apply for "MSc Sociology", and at the University Pompeu Fabra they apply for the "Research Master in Sociology and Demography". However, there are additional admission criteria for admission to the double degree programme. Applicants have to accomplish the following: Satisfy the admission criteria of the "MA Soziologie" at the University of Bamberg, i.e. hold a higher education degree with a minimum of 30 ECTS accumulated in sociology (10 ECTS in theory, 10 ECTS in methods, and 10 ECTS in the general subject area) have a GPA of at least 2.5 on the German grading scale or equivalent Satisfy the admission criteria of the "Laurea Magistrale in Sociology and Social Research" at the University of Trento be enrolled in a MA or MSc programme in Sociology have a GPA of at least 2.36 on the German grading scale or equivalent 60 ECTS at least in two of the following areas (1. Law and Political Science, 2. Sociology, 3. Economics and Statistics, 4. Anthropology, History, and Pedagogy) Satisfy the admission criteria of the "Research Master in Sociology and Demography" at the University Pompeu Fabra Barcelona, i.e. hold a university degree in social sciences, law, humanities, or health sciences equivalent to a minimum of 180 ECTS Satisfy the admission criteria of the "MSc Sociology" at Tilburg University hold a Bachelor's or a Master's degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. sociology, social sciences, or humanities be sufficiently conversant in the social sciences possess adequate knowledge of social science statistics and research methods Possess sufficient English language skills (Level B2 of the Common European Framework) Applicants have to hand in the following documents: Certificate of the Bachelor's degree Certificate documenting B2-level English language skills Transcript of records (can be handed in later if not all exams of the first semester are recorded yet) Motivation letter of one to two pages (written in English) describing why they would like to take part in the double degree programme Simple copy of a passport or identity card

APS Certificate

An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.

IELTS Score

IELTS 6.5 overall

Application Deadline

Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.