Transformation Studies
Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg
Degree
Master of Arts
Language
English
Tuition
Free
Duration
4 semesters
Programme Overview
This interdisciplinary master's examines social, ecological, cultural, and technological transformation processes. It prepares students to analyse and shape societal change with perspectives from the humanities, social sciences, and sustainability studies.
Admission Requirements
- Minimum GPA
- No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.
- English requirements
- The official programme page requires proof of English proficiency. BTU lists accepted examples including TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, Cambridge Advanced grade B, Cambridge Proficiency grade C, or UNIcert II.
- German requirements
- German language skills are not required
- Accepted bachelor fields
- The official programme page requires a first academic degree in the humanities, cultural studies, social sciences including economics, law, or political science, or in natural or technical sciences.
- APS Certificate
- Yes
- Thesis required
- Yes
Costs & Funding
- Tuition fee
- None
- Semester contribution
- 373.80 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official BTU semester-fee page.
- ECTS credits
- 120 CP
- Funding info
Tuition: None Semester contribution: 373.80 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official BTU semester-fee page.
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for roles in public institutions, NGOs, consultancies, and other organisations working on sustainable development and societal transformation.
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
- Deadline
- 15 May (annual)
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