FYI ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sociology at the University of Mannheim, Germany The M.A. Sociology degree program at the School of Social Sciences, University of Mannheim offers a two-year research-oriented education in an internationally renowned research university environment. The program builds on the school's strength in empirical-analytical approaches, particularly inquantitative methods and comparative research. The curriculum emphasizes training in empirical analysis that is firmly grounded in both theory and rigorous methods. Substantive areas of concentration include Family, Education & Work, Migration & Integration, Economy & Social Welfare State, and Social Inequality. All classes are taught in English. The program is divided into seven modules: Sociological Research Fields, Foundations of Sociological Theory, Cross-Sectional Data Analysis, Longitudinal Data Analysis, Research Design, Research Project and the Master Thesis. For more information, please take a look at our website (http://home.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/english_new/sociology/m_a_in_sociology/) or the attached brochure. Application period: 15 March - 30 April 2018. Admission citeria (http://home.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/english_new/sociology/m_a_in_sociology/admi...) NEW: Webinar for interested M.A. students Are you interested in pursuing our English-taught Master of Arts in Sociology at the University of Mannheim, the best German University in Social Sciences in Germany (QS Ranking by Subject 2017)? Join our webinar on 21 March, 2018, 5 p.m. (CET) by following this link (https://webconf.vc.dfn.de/r39i4qiosan6/) and get useful information about the program structure, the School's empirical-analytical approach, application requirements and procedure, as well as information regarding social life and job opportunities at the University of Mannheim. 7 reasons to pursue your M.A. in Sociology at the University of Mannheim . Best German University in Social Sciences and Management (QS Ranking by Subject 2017) . The program builds on the School's strength in empirical-analytical approaches, quantitative methods and comparative research . International Campus: international semester calender, large international student group and renowned international researchers and lecturers . Close relationships with the GESIS Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences and the Mannheim Centre for European Social Research (MZES), the largest research institution for Social Sciences at a German university . Study Abroad opportunities at one of our renowned partner universities worldwide, e.g. Indiana University, University of Haifa, University of Toronto, University of Bergen . Career Support through the School's own Internship Office: You can be involved in a research project as a student assistant or as an intern and gain work experience while increasing your income . Mannheim is a vibrant city, located in the metropolitan Rhein-Neckar region. It is home to over 8,000 businesses, including several successful international companies, such as SAP and BASF Doctoral Studies The Center for Doctoral Studies in Social and Behavioral Sciences (CDSS) offers a PhD programs in Sociology in close collaboration with the School of Social Sciences at the University of Mannheim. Admission is based on merit and open to excellent candidates holding either a research oriented Bachelor's or a Master's degree. Students admitted to the PhD program do not have to pay any tuition fees and will be provided with a scholarship. Fast Track Your Doctoral Degree: Students interested in pursuing a doctoral degree at the CDSS have the opportunity to apply for ,Associate Membership' in the second Master's year. Application is open to all 2nd year M.A. students. If you have any questions regarding the M.A. degree program or the application, please contact the Program Manager Katharina Heck (soc@sowi.uni-mannheim.de). We are looking forward to receiving your applications soon! ******************************************************** Thomas Gautschi Professur für Methoden der empirischen Sozialforschung Universität Mannheim A 5, 6 68131 Mannheim Deutschland Fax +49 - (0)621 - 181-2048 Tel +49 - (0)621 - 181-2049 (Büro) +49 - (0)621 - 181-2047 (Sekretariat) Email: gautschi@sowi.uni-mannheim.de http://www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de ********************************************************