Sociologyfull time

Degree
Master of Arts
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Konstanz
Deadlines
January 2026 (Non-EU)

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Sociology, Social Science

Focus

Project Seminars, international, Social comparison, Sociological Theory and Methods, Political Sociology, Cultural Sociology, Inequality, Migration

Target group

Graduates from a subject relevant to the degree programme in the social sciences or humanities

Annotation

An intensive 2-semester project seminar and the final thesis, which is scheduled for 6 months, make up the core of the research-oriented course. Excellent staff-student ratio.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

1. Proof of a qualified degree of a course with at least three-year course duration at a university or a national or nationally recognised vocational academy in a subject relevant for the course in sociology or humanities (at least Bachelor of Arts [BA] or equivalent degree). 2. A letter of motivation covering at least two DIN A 2 pages, stating reasons for choosing the Master's degree course on Sociology and describing the related expectations and goals of the applicant. The letter of motivation may also be written in English.

Lecture period
  • 20.10.2025 - 07.02.2026
  • 07.04.2026 - 18.07.2026

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2026)
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Until 15.01.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Applications by 15/7 for the winter semester, and by 15/1 for the summer semester. www.uni.kn/studienangebot/master

Winter semester (2025/2026)
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Applications by 15/7 for the winter semester, and by 15/1 for the summer semester. Deviating deadlines can be found on the web pages. www.uni.kn/studienangebot/master

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    No information

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    15.7 (admission restricted courses) and/or 15.9 (non-admission restricted courses), unless specified differently by the respective programme

Tuition fees

In Baden-Württemberg, tuition fees will apply for students from countries outside the EU/EEA, as well as fees for a second degree course. There are exceptions. Please visit our website for more detailed information.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further languages

English