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Theory of Society University of Jena

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

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • Sociology, Social Science
  • Ethics
  • Philosophy

Focus

Social Change, Transforming the Gender Hierarchy, Social differentiation phenomena, Legitimacy and normativity of social order(s) and structural patterns of social inequality, Deepening of study content of related disciplines: Applied Ethics, Social Psychology and Contemporary History

Target group

The degree course is aimed at people with a first professionally qualifying certificate of academic degree in
degree programmes in the field of Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy, Ethics or subject-related study programmes and equivalent to a Bachelor's degree amounting to 180 credits at a university or equivalent higher education institution in Germany or abroad.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

A subject related requirement is proof of academic achievements in the field of applied ethics, philosophy, political science or sociology amounting to at least 60 credits and a final grade of at least 'good'. Furthermore, English languages skills at level B1 are required.
International applicants must provide proof of German language proficiency at the level of the DSH examination (min. level 2), the TestDaF (TDN 4x4) or a recognised equivalent.

Lecture period

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
    Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Expired
    Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Expired
    Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired
    Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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