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Applied Methods of Social Research (Master of Arts)
| Official titLE | Applied Methods of Social Research |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master of Arts (M.A.) |
| Program length | 2 semesters / 1 year (60 ECTS points) |
| Start | winter semester |
| Language of instruction | English |
The Master’s degree programme in Applied Methods of Social Research provides you with sound knowledge and practical skills in social science research methods over two semesters. You will learn how to carry out research projects independently. The clear practical focus prepares you specifically for careers that require a high level of methodological and analytical understanding.
The degree programme is aimed at you if you have already acquired basic knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics during your Bachelor’s degree. You should also have experience in areas such as Operationalisation, Measurement, Research Design and the application of qualitative and quantitative analysis methods.
Objectives
Graduates are ideally qualified for demanding positions in Social Science research institutions, public institutions and civil society organisations. The programme also opens up career opportunities in political consulting and the media. In addition, successful completion of the degree programme enables students to pursue a Doctorate and provides a solid foundation for an academic career.
Admission requirements
Required university degree We require proof of completion of a relevant Bachelor’s degree with an overall grade of at least 2.7 in the field of Social Sciences or proof of a comparable professional qualification obtained at a domestic or foreign university.
The Bachelor’s degree or comparable university degree must comprise at least 240 credit points (ECTS) or a course of study with a standard duration of 8 semesters or 4 years.
Proof must be provided that at least 10 credit points have been earned in the field of Social Science methods, including at least 5 credit points in the field of quantitative methods and/or statistics.Certifications of program-specific knowledge and skills to be submitted prior to admission German skills:
DSH 2
Other language skills:
Certification of skills in English at Level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe.Admission Mode Direct admission is granted with complete fulfillment of the admission requirements. Who can answer questions?
Technical questions about your application
Content-related questions about the program
Alexander Lohse
Ketzerbach 63
Raum: +2/0160
35032 MarburgTel.: +49 6421 28-24384
E-Mail: alexander.lohse@uni-marburg.de
Office hours: Tue. 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM, Thurs. 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Central European Time).
Please note the current informationFormal questions about your application
In case of formal questions about the application, please contact Master's Coordination with your application number (if available) at master@uni-marburg.de.
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