Social Sciences (Global Studies Programme)

University of Freiburg

Freiburg im Breisgau, GermanySociology & Social Sciences

APS Requiredfull-time

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Degree

Master of Arts

Language

English

Tuition

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Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

Two-year interdisciplinary MA in Social Sciences on globalization in which students study across at least three continents and combine sociology, political science, anthropology, geography, and related fields in a comparative framework.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements: Motivation letter (600 words), Essay (max. 800 words excluding references)
Minimum GPA: No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.
English requirements: The reviewed official application page states that applicants need English proficiency at B2 CEFR or higher. It accepts native-speaker status, a degree from an English-medium university programme, or certificates such as Cambridge FCE/CAE/CPE, TOEFL iBT 72 or PBT 567, IELTS 5.5, PTE Academic 59, OOPT 60, telc B2, UNIcert II or III, or TOEIC 785 in reading/listening, 160 in speaking, and 150 in writing. The same page states that C1-equivalent proficiency is recommended for successful participation.
Accepted bachelor fields

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The reviewed official GSP website states that applicants with a bachelor's degree in social science or one of the other programme disciplines are invited to apply. The reviewed programme pages describe these disciplines as sociology, political science, anthropology, cultural geography, and additional coursework in areas such as environmental sciences, economics, and data management.

Mandatory internship

Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: Contact university
Semester contribution: EUR 190 per semester (current official University of Freiburg semester fee).
ECTS credits: 120
Funding info: Semester contribution: EUR 190 per semester (current official University of Freiburg semester fee).

Career Outcomes

The reviewed official anthropology cooperation page states that around one third of graduates continue to a PhD, around one third work in international organisations and NGOs, and the remaining graduates move into fields such as politics, journalism, or business.

Typical job roles

Language teacherCultural mediatorTranslatorAcademicCultural program coordinator

Target industries

Energy sectorEnvironmental consultingGreen technology

Programme details

Degree: Master of Arts
Language: English
Duration: 4 semesters
Mode: full-time
Start: Summer semester 2026
Deadline: ~30 November (check website)

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External links

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