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Social Protection Bonn-Rhine-Sieg University of Applied Sciences

Degree
Master of Science
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Sankt Augustin

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • International Relations
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Economics
  • Development Co-operation
  • Social Economics

Focus

Social Security, Social Security, Social Policy, Poverty and Inequality, Design, Implementation, Analysis and Evaluation of Social Security Systems, in-depth examination of various societal focus groups, Health

Target group

The international degree course is aimed at people who are interested in working in the field of social security, e.g. in the government, international organisations, non-governmental organisations, social security institutions or in the private sector.

Annotation

4-semester international Master’s degree course:
First semester: Face-to-face classes at the Sankt Augustin campus
Second semester: Online
Third semester: Practical/work experience semester
Fourth semester: Master’s thesis

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

1. Letter of motivation
2. Current curriculum vitae (CV) in tabular form
3. Copies of the certificates (in German or English; if not, please submit certified translations)
4. Proof of relevant practical experience of at least 5 months (including work placements, unpaid work experience and volunteering)
5. Proof of command of English to level C1 level
6. Research proposal (please use the template provided on our application page)

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

Languages of instruction

Main language

English

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