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Sociology University of Hannover

Degree
Master of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Hannover

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Sociology, Social Science

Focus

Advanced sociological theories and methods of empirical social research, Social Developmental Processes, Population, Organisation and Conflict – A Comparative Perspective

Admission modus

Local admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants to the Master's degree course must have an academic degree in Special Education or a closely related course.
You can find the detailed requirements in the admission regulations for this degree course:
www.uni-hannover.de/zugangsordnung

Lecture period

  • Summer semester 2026: Break from 10.06. to 14.06.25 (excursion week).
  • Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 30.01.2027Break from 23.12.24 to 04.01.25

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.06.2027 - 15.07.2027
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.06.2027 - 15.07.2027
    Please note that applying for this degree programme at Leibniz University Hannover is only possible with preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni-assist. .
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2027 - 15.07.2027
    Please note the details at www.uni-hannover.de/studienbewerbung
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired (Universitywide deadline)
    The regular application deadlines apply in the winter term. Please obtain information on any different deadlines from the respective course.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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