Social Sciences
Master of Arts (M.A.)

Social scientists can use their knowledge of social and political phenomena, their origins and interactions as well as their knowledge of social science data collection and analysis in various fields. Graduates of the Master's degree course have a wide range of career prospects, for example international organizations, publishing houses, agencies and media of international and intercultural communication, foundations and other private-law organizations, private-sector research and consulting agencies, political parties, associations, development aid organizations and non-governmental organizations, public administration with the special tasks of analyzing and planning social and cultural structures of general interest, education and further education, science and research. A Master's degree also qualifies you for a doctorate.

On this page you will find all the important information about your current studies.

Did you start your studies before winter semester 2023/24? Many oldexamination regulations are about to expire.
You can find more information here.

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Advice and contact

Your contact persons for studies

phil: Student counseling

The phil: Student Advisory Service is the first point of contact in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities for all questions regarding the course of studies, the organization of your studies, the preparation of your timetable and all other study-related topics.

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Academic advising

The student advisory service for academic questions is made up of lecturers from the seminars responsible for your degree program. They can advise you on specific content and technical details of the degree program.

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phil: Examination Office

The Examinations Office of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities advises and supports you and your (electronic) study file with all your study and examination achievements, including your degree.

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phil: Unisono

The unisono team at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities will help you with questions about the unisono campus management system - especially when it comes to registering for courses and registering for coursework and examinations.

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phil: Internship office

The Internship Office of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities will support you with advice on internship questions: What can you get credit for, what formalities are important, and much more.

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phil: International Affairs

Here you will find advice and information on stays abroad, international study programs and study programs with an international focus at Faculty I and other international activities.

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Department involved in this degree program

Department of Social Sciences

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Are you looking for examination regulations or other documents?

We have compiled everything you need to know in our phil: Docs database.

phil: Docs Important documents for your studies - explained in 3 minutes

Further offers and information

Questions and answers

Our phil: Info event series deals with key questions about the study program. We have also compiled a FAQ database for the most frequently asked questions about studying.

FAQ database Event series phil: Info Everything about starting your studies

Term papers and theses

Here you will find help with writing and all information about the formalities

Center for Academic Writing (ZefaS)Information on term papers (social sciences)Information on final examinations

Networks

The student councils are your student representatives at the university. Also discover our networking opportunities for the professional world.

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