Socio-cultural Studiesinternational course, part time, full time, International degree

Degree
Master of Arts
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Frankfurt (Oder)
Deadlines
March 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
July 2026 (EU)
July 2026 (Non-EU)
Please enquire

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

  • Political Science
  • Gender Studies
  • Sociology, Social Science
  • Cultural Anthropology
  • Social Anthropology
  • Cultural Studies

Focus

Migration, Ethnicity & Ethnocentrism, Politics & Culture, Gender Studies & Queer Theory, Cultural Practices, Orders of Knowledge & Aesthetic Formations, Urban Studies

Target group

Students with a bachelor's academic degree in social science, e.g. Social and Cultural Anthropology, Economic and Social Geography, Sociology, Political Science

Annotation

Studying Diversity: The Socio-Cultural Studies (M.A.) degree course combines an interdisciplinary understanding of the social sciences with a cultural-scientific orientation. Students study the socio-cultural transformation processes of late modern society on a global, national and local level. The degree programme focuses on migration processes, contemporary urban cultures, gender studies or the complex of topics involving politics, religion and culture. Learning foreign languages and pursuing and international dual degree Université Paris 8 in France offer the opportunity to gain intercultural experience as well as to establish an international personal network. A vibrant international and multilingual culture is an integral part of the cross-border campus life at the European University Viadrina in the German-Polish twin city of Frankfurt (Oder)-Słubice.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Area of study

Partner institution: Université Paris 8 Vincennes – Saint-Denis Frankreich Studienoption: „Soziokulturelle Studien / Sciences sociales et culturels“ in French Republic (International degree: M.A.)

Admission requirements

Professionally qualifying certificate of academic degree comprising at least 180 ECTS points. Proof of 30 ECTS credits related to the social sciences English language skills (B2 CEFR) Please note that French language skills (B2 CEFR) must also be demonstrated for the international double degree with the University of Paris 8.

Lecture period

  • 13.10.2025 - 06.02.2026
  • 13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2026)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.12.2025 - 15.03.2026

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.12.2025 - 15.03.2026

    The application and enrolment deadlines for university changes are identical to the application and enrolment deadlines for degree programmes.

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.12.2026 - 15.01.2027

    Enrolment via our application portal viaCampus

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.12.2026 - 15.01.2027

    Enrolment via our application portal viaCampus

Winter semester (2025/2026)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2026 - 15.09.2026

    Please note that the application deadlines for the individual courses of study may vary. Please check the relevant web pages of the degree courses!

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026

    Enrolment via our application portal viaCampus

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026

    Enrolment via our application portal viaCampus

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.06.2026 - 15.09.2026

    The application and enrolment deadlines for university changes are identical to the application and enrolment deadlines for degree programmes.

Tuition fees

no tuition fees, only a semester contribution including semester ticket for local public transport

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further languages

English, French, Spanish

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