Sociology of Inequality (Master of Arts)
University of Konstanz
Degree
Master of Arts
Language
English
Tuition
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Duration
4 semesters
Programme Overview
The master's programme examines social inequalities through comparative and research-oriented sociological perspectives. It combines theoretical and empirical work on social structures, stratification, and inequality dynamics in contemporary societies.
Admission Requirements
- Minimum GPA
- Final grade of 2.5 or better on the German grading scale.
- English requirements
- English at CEFR B2, proven for example by TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.0, Cambridge First Certificate grade C, or other officially listed equivalents.
- Accepted bachelor fields
- Above-average bachelor's degree in sociology or a related subject relevant to the master's programme.
- APS Certificate
- Yes
- Thesis required
- Yes
- Mandatory internship
- Yes, unless substituted by study abroad
Costs & Funding
- Tuition fee
- None for EU/EEA students; 1,500 EUR per semester tuition for international students from outside the EU/EEA who are subject to Baden-Wuerttemberg tuition fees.
- Semester contribution
- 209 EUR semester fee (University of Konstanz, effective summer semester 2025 as currently published by the International Office).
- ECTS credits
- 120
- Funding info
Tuition: None for EU/EEA students; 1,500 EUR per semester tuition for international students from outside the EU/EEA who are subject to Baden-Wuerttemberg tuition fees. Semester contribution: 209 EUR semester fee (University of Konstanz, effective summer semester 2025 as currently published by the International Office).
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for research-oriented and analytical roles in academia, public institutions, social-policy contexts, and organisations working on inequality and social change.
Specialisations
Typical job roles
Target industries
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Programme details
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Language
- English
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Mode
- full-time
- Start
- Winter semester
- App. Window
- 15 March → 15 May (annual)
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