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    Soziologie (M.A.)

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    Erlangen, DEMAIn-person2 yearsGerman
    30
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Soziologie (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Erlangen, DE.

    About the program

    Research-oriented program focusing on theoretical and methodological foundations of sociology, empirical research design, and specializations in areas such as labor and organization, education and biography, culture and communication, and comparative social analysis. Includes a two-semester research seminar and culminates in a master's thesis.

    Focus: research
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Winter 2026
    Jul 15, 2026
    Summer 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

    €13,272.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Soziologie (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg online or in-person?
    Soziologie (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is offered in-person.
    How long does Soziologie (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg take to complete?
    Soziologie (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Soziologie (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg?
    Per the program's published guidance: Note mindestens 2,5
    How large is the Soziologie (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg cohort?
    Soziologie (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg typically enrolls around 30 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Soziologie (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg?
    Post-completion work rights for Soziologie (M.A.) at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)