M.Sc. Double MA Degree in Sociology

University of Bamberg Bamberg

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  • 4 semesters
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  • 1 Jul
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About the programme

The double master combines the Bamberg master in Sociology and Social Research with a partner programme: Sociology and Social Research with the University of Trento, Sociology and Demography with Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona, or Sociology with Tilburg University. You study the first year in Bamberg with a strong methods focus and the second year at the partner, and receive two master's degrees. You apply in the online application for the Bamberg master and choose the double degree there. You add a motivation letter of one to two pages, a CV, your bachelor certificate with transcript, English proof and your passport copy. The application deadline is 1 July.

Fields of study

Sociology(Social Sciences & Humanities)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Double MA Degree in Sociology at University of Bamberg

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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English proficiency: TOEFL: 577 (paper), 90 (internet); Academic IELTS: overall 6.5 and no sub-score less than 6.0; Cambridge Proficiency in English: all grades; Cambridge Advanced English: Grades A, B, and C.

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
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Starting in Bamberg with the Trento route: German level B2 is needed. Barcelona and Tilburg routes: German level A1 is needed, and it can be reached during the first year.

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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yes

At least 30 ECTS in sociology (10 in sociological fundamentals, 10 in quantitative methods or statistics). A bachelor degree of at least 180 ECTS is expected for the Barcelona route.

no

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Not required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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Yes 1-2 pages

yes

no

no

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

You need a university degree with a grade of at least 2.5 on the German scale (or equivalent), with at least 30 ECTS in sociology. Of these, at least 10 ECTS must be in sociological fundamentals and at least 10 ECTS in methods of quantitative empirical social research or statistics. You also need to meet the entry rules of the partner university: Trento (at least 60 ECTS in two of the listed subject areas, grade 2.36 or better, English B1), Barcelona (a degree of at least 180 ECTS and proof of English), Tilburg (a degree in sociology, social sciences or humanities, knowledge of social science statistics and research methods, and proof of English). English proof for Barcelona and Tilburg: TOEFL 577 paper or 90 internet, IELTS 6.5 overall with no part below 6.0, or Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Double MA Degree in Sociology

Programme-specific documents

Tabular CV in English

Motivation letter of 1 to 2 pages in English, explaining why you want the double degree

Bachelor certificate with transcript of records (German or English translation)

School leaving certificate or university entrance qualification (German or English)

Proof of English: TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge as listed for your route, or an Abitur with B2 English proof

Proof of German level for your route (B2 for the Trento route, A1 for Barcelona and Tilburg), if the portal asks for it

Passport or identity card

APS certificate from India, China, Mongolia or Vietnam: upload the digitally signed original file you received, without changing it

Other documents may be asked depending on your nationality.

All documents are uploaded in the Bamberg online application portal.

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

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

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

Feldkirchenstraße 21, 96045 Bamberg

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

123.22 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,150 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

No tuition fees at Bamberg. Semester contribution: EUR 123.22 per semester, paid by every student and including a semester ticket for public transport. There is no application fee for double and joint degree programmes. If you start in Bamberg you stay enrolled there and keep paying the semester contribution during the year abroad. The partner university may charge tuition in the second year: Tilburg EUR 19,900 per year and Pompeu Fabra Barcelona EUR 5,749.80 per year for non-EU/EEA students. Trento charges no tuition to double degree students.

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