Changing Societies University of Basel

Overview

Social questions and problems are characterized by an enormous variety and complexity. It is therefore all the more important to illuminate them from a variety of perspectives and to research them with different theories and methodological approaches from different subject areas. The Changing Societies master's degree from University of Basel fulfills this requirement, examining social change from an anthropological, political and sociological perspective against the background of the three main topics of migration, conflicts and resources. 

Career opportunities

After successful completion of the Master's Degree Program Changing Societies of the University of Basel, both an academic and an extra-university career can be sought. With a corresponding thematic focus, there is the possibility of a subsequent doctorate in one of the participating sociological subjects. In the non-academic world of work, the degree program offers graduates many interesting fields of activity in international organizations and non-governmental organizations, in politics, public administration or cultural and knowledge management. In addition, the program also qualifies for occupations that are not directly linked to the topics of the degree program, but require independent, methodical and analytical work.