Master of Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies of Science (ISoS)

Bielefeld University

Bielefeld, GermanyInterdisciplinary Studies

Free TuitionAPS Requiredfull-time

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Degree

Master of Arts

Language

German English

Tuition

Free

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

The programme offers a course of study that aims to bring out essential characteristics of science. The objective is to analyse the ways in which science produces knowledge, the institutional framework and economic structure of science, and the ways in which science is part of a changing social context both in the past and at present.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements: Deadline: Applicants with a foreign degree: 15 July for the following winter semester 15 January for the following summer semester Applicants with a German degree: 1 September for the following winter semester 1 March for the following summer semester
Minimum GPA: No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.
English requirements: Proof of language skills in English is required. A level of C1 in English according to the CEFR is necessary for the application. Sufficient language skills can be proven by a qualifying academic degree from an institution in which English is the primary language of instruction if the level of C1 is explicitly mentioned. Sufficient language skills can also be proven through a language certificate such as IELTS or TOEFL.
German requirements: Non-native German speakers must present proof of German language skills at the level of B1 before they can apply for the Master's certificate at the registrar's office.
Accepted bachelor fields: Science and Technology Studies (STS), Philosophy, Sociology, History, Natural Sciences (e.g., Biology, Physics, Chemistry), Cultural Studies
APS Certificate: Yes
Thesis required: Yes
Mandatory internship: Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: None
Semester contribution: Since Bielefeld University does not charge tuition fees, every student only has to pay a social fee. The social fee includes the contribution to the social ticket for free public transport in the city and area of Bielefeld and on regional trains and buses in North-Rhine Westphalia for the whole semester. The current semester contribution is approximately 300 EUR.
ECTS credits: 120
Funding info: Tuition: None Semester contribution: Since Bielefeld University does not charge tuition fees, every student only has to pay a social fee. The social fee includes the contribution to the social ticket for free public transport in the city and area of Bielefeld and on regional trains and buses in North-Rhine Westphalia for the whole semester. The current semester contribution is approximately 300 EUR.

Career Outcomes

Graduates find careers at the intersection of science and society, working in science communication, policy advising, research management, and academic research focused on the analysis of scientific practice.

Typical job roles

Science policy advisorResearch managerAcademic researcherScience communicator

Target industries

Research institutionsAcademic institutionsGovernment policyNon-governmental organizationsScience communication