Overview

During the Sociology of Inequality programme offered by University of Konstanz

students will receive research-oriented training in theory building, thematic applications of social inequality as well as analytical and categorizing methods.

Career prospects

After successfully completing the Master's Programme Sociology of Inequality, students will have a whole range of career options.

Typical work areas include:

science and research at universities and research institutions;

businesses - in human resources, knowledge management, quality assurance, project management, marketing, public relations;

NGOs and NPOs, international organizations;

journalism;

political parties, foundations, associations, trade associations and trade unions as well as economic and labour organizations;

agencies, authorities, ministries, public administration, municipalities, state institutions (e.g. the German Bundestag);
cultural, media and educational institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Inequality: Groups and Domains
Global/Political Inequality
Current Debates
Measurement of Inequality
Advanced Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Konstanz, Germany

Disciplines

Sociology View 23 other Masters in Sociology in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need:

Bachelor's degree in a subject relevant for the Master's Programme Sociology of Inequality or a comparable programme (grade 2.5 "good" in the German grading system or better);

Adequate English language skills.

The following documents are part of your application:

1. Officially certified copy of your bachelor's degree certificate with an official translation into German or English.

students in their final year of study can hand in the degree certificate later.

2. Officially certified copy of your transcript of records showing subjects taken, credits and grades obtained, with an official translation into German or English

3. Documentation of English language skills

4. Table of equivalence

5. Personal statement questionnaire

6. Full curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages)

7. GRE General Test (official score sheet)

only for students with a university degree not falling under the Lisbon Convention

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3418 EUR / year

≈ 3418 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Students from a country within the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) do not have to pay tuition. Semester fee: 209 euros.

Living costs

Konstanz

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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