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M.A. Sociology - European Societies

Free University of Berlin (FU Berlin) Berlin

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  • Winter intake
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  • Bilingual
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 31 May
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About the programme

The Free University of Berlin (FU Berlin) is a renowned institution known for its high-quality education and research opportunities. The university offers a wide range of courses, including Sociology - European Societies, which provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the social, cultural, and political dynamics within European societies. The course covers topics such as migration, globalization, and social inequality, allowing students to critically analyze and understand the complexities of European societies. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches and critical thinking, students at FU Berlin are equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of modern European societies. Overall, the university and the Sociology - European Societies course provide a stimulating and enriching academic environment for students to thrive and excel in their studies.

Fields of study

Sociology(Social Sciences & Humanities)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Sociology - European Societies at Free University of Berlin (FU Berlin)

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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German language

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Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
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Yes, if your course is scheduled to finish during the ongoing summer semester. Proof of degree(s) or course achievements of the ongoing semester can be submitted at a later point. In this case please attach an official confirmation from your higher education institution regarding the expected completion date of your current course or an up to date record of your course achievements (Transcript of Records). Furthermore, your transcript has to incorporate a final/average grade - please take note of the hints and rules for the application process via the website "Application Procedure for Consecutive Master Programs at Freie Universität Berlin".

The Master’s program is research-oriented – we work with various statistical procedures and methods. You will be instructed to conduct empirical research independently. Expertise of these methods will be acquired and deepened during the studies. You will learn to critically evaluate corresponding literature and learn how to answer your own research questions with quantitative data.

If you do not have any experience with statistical methods, then you should acquire these before you start to study the Master's program or in the beginning of your studies.

If you wish to focus on the qualitative methods and to improve your knowledge of them, you should choose a different Master’s program that is dedicated to them.

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

Foreign prospective students who have not received their university degree in Germany have to apply via uni-assist.

Please carefully check the guidelines how to apply via uni-assist and find here an overview of the required documents.

Uni-assist is an administrative agency that will first check the sufficiency of your documents and then forward them to Freie Universität Berlin. Subject-specific entry requirements are not checked by uni-assist. The university itself decides whether to admit each candidate.

Please assure that your application arrives at the uni-assist office before the application deadline ends! Due to the high number of applicants, uni-assist may need a longer period of time to process and check your documents. Therefore, we recommend to apply early and to send all documents to uni-assist as soon as possible.

  • ELTS General or Academic (also online): 7.0
  • TOEFL internet-based (iBT) or TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition: a total of at least 95
  • Cambridge Examinations: C2 Proficiency, C1 Advanced, B2 First (A): at least 180 in total
  • DAAD English language certificate: C1
  • UNIcert III
  • PTE Academic (also online): at least 76 in total

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Sociology - European Societies

Programme-specific documents

graduation certificate

(if you have completed your studies)

If you are applying for a higher subject-specific semester, this document is stringently required.

with a final grade

official current transcript of records

with an overall grade

official transcript of records for the master’s program and a current certificate of enrollment

only when applying for the higher subject-specific semesters

if applicable, current certificate of enrollment

in case you are currently enrolled or have been enrolled at a German university / college after completing your first degree

official translations of all certificates if issued in any language other than German or English

issued by sworn translators only or by an institution being entitled to translations for official purposes

proof of English knowledge

if required for the chosen master’s program

proof of other language knowledge

if required for the chosen master’s program

sufficient knowledge of German

(if required for the chosen master’s program)

depending on the requested study course

if applicable, additional study-related skills

if this is a selection criterion for the desired master’s program (please see the specific regulation on allocation of study placements)

completed special application sheet and all documents supporting your hardship application

if you file a hardship application

Diploma/graduation certificate including a list of courses (ToR, Transcript of Records) with grades for individual examinations, credit points/hours, and a final grade.

Respectively transcript of records/preliminary up-to-date course list including credit points/hours and average grade.

Proof of English proficiency (see language requirements).

All applicants who have completed their degree at a higher education institution outside of Germany must also attach a Diploma Supplement to the degree certificate when applying. The Diploma Supplement contains descriptions of your course, of the national grade scale, and gives an overview of the specifics of the respective national education system. The Diploma Supplement is issued by the higher education institution from which you received your first degree.

In case that the higher education institution at which you have studied cannot provide a Diploma Supplement, please enclose a letter to your application documents that describes the contents of your course and the specifics of the national grade scale of the country. You may also refer to a website that contains the required information.

Please do not attach a letter of recommendation, a letter of motivation, or your CV to your application form. In the selection process, these documents are not required and therefore will not be considered.

Please note: This is not a complete and conclusive list of all required documents. Please follow the instructions of the application portals and please ensure submitting your documents in due time and as required (via post mail/e-mail, uploaded files; as officially certified copies, etc).

This programme applies directly to the university, with a VPD from uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Sociology - European Societies at Free University of Berlin (FU Berlin)

Application procedure

Please fill out the appropriate online application form carefully and do not forget to transmit it to uni-assist. (Freie Universität Berlin will only accept applications provided with the uni-assist online form!)

Studienkolleg: Please apply for the intended degree program. It is not possible to apply directly for the Studienkolleg! If the Studienkolleg has to be completed before the degree program, applicants will receive an invitation to take the study aptitude test.

Upload all required documents to the uni-assist application portal by the deadline.

List of application documents

You can see which documents belong to your university entrance qualification in the anabin database.

Applicants with certificates from China, India or Vietnam have to submit the original certification from an Academic Evaluation Centre (Akademische Prüfstelle (APS)) in addition to the required documents. Academic Evaluation Centres are service institutions of the Cultural Affairs Section of the German Embassies in cooperation with the German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD). For India, an application through the Academic Evaluation Centres India is required.

Please also note the information on specific countries provided by uni-assist.

Selection process

Five selection criteria are taken into account, whose assigned points add up:

the average grade of the higher education entrance qualification (up to 50 selection points);

completed occupational training relevant to the degree program (20 points total);

a full-time professional experience of at least one year's duration relevant to the course of study, which follows the occupational training and lies within the area of competence of this occupational training (15 points total); in the case of part-time, the duration is extended to at least two years;

a practical experience relevant to the degree program, e.g. an internship, of at least six months' duration full-time (10 points total); in the case of part-time, the duration is extended to at least one year;

Successful attendance of a special preparatory course at a school or university (5 points total); the supplementary course "University Studies and Career" at Berlin schools or equivalent achievements are taken into account for this.

Application quick facts

Apply via

uni-assist VPD, then direct

uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

Student Services Center

Iltisstr. 4

14195 Berlin

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Costs

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