Graduate Programme in Labour Market Research
FAU Erlangen
Program Overview
GradAB is a joint interdisciplinary doctoral programme of the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) and the School of Business, Economics and Society of Friedrich Alexander...
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
6 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€45,000 – €75,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
Fluent written and spoken English
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
We expect a Master's degree in social sciences, economics or a related subject, a special interest in and enthusiasm for issues of labour market and occupational research, and personal qualities that promise success in completing the programme. Preference will be given to dissertation proposals that would profit in a special way from being attached to the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) and from which IAB itself might profit in a special way. The application has to contain an outline of the project in which, above all, the following must be addressed: the reasons for selecting the topic and its place in current research major problems and issues the theoretical approach and methodical considerations regarding implementation a work plan/schedule bibliography
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
Not specified
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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