Sociology and Empirical Social Reserach

Course Structure

The Master’s programme comprises 120 ECTS credit points and is laid out for a standard full-time study period of four semesters.

Unique Subject Diversity

The major in Sociology and Empirical Social Research requires the attainment of 72 credit points, with at least 24 CPs needed in the field of Research Methods and Analysis Procedures, along with a maximum of 30 CPs in modules comprising specific sociological subject areas. Another 18 CPs are acquired within the scope of a research internship.

Nearly all minor subjects are free electives designed to enhance the profile of your Master’s studies –by deepening and specializing or diversifying your knowledge base. Currently, over 30 minors from all disciplines of the WiSo Faculty are on offer (some only in German; see there).

 

  • Accounting
  • Advanced Economics
  • Asset Management
  • Bankbetriebslehre
  • Berufs- und Wirtschaftspädagogik
  • Betriebswirtschaftliche Steuerlehre
  • Controlling
  • Corporate Development - Strategy, Organization and Human Resources
  • Energiewirtschaft
  • Finance
  • Gesundheitsökonomie
  • Handelsmanagement
  • Information Systems
  • Internationale Beziehungen

  • Institutionen und Märkte

  • Marketing
  • Medienmanagement
  • Politikwissenschaft
  • Produktions- und Logistikmanagement
  • Selbsthilfeökonomik
  • Sozialpolitik
  • Studies Abroad in Sociology
  • Statistik und Ökonometrie
  • Studies Abroad in Management, Economics, Social Science*
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Verkehr und Logistik
  • Versicherungsbetriebslehre
  • Wirtschafts- und Sozialgeographie
  • Wirtschafts- und Unternehmensgeschichte
  • Wirtschafts- und Sozialpsychologie
  • Wirtschaftspolitik und öffentliche Finanzen
  • Wirtschaftsprüfung

    *Die Minor Studies Abroad in Sociology und Studies Abroad in Management, Economics, Social Sciences verfügen über kein eigenes Kölner Kursangebot. In den Minor können nur Prüfungsleistungen, die an einer Hochschule außerhalb des Geltungsbereichs des Grundgesetzes abgelegt wurden, angerechnet werden.

Weitere Informationen und Details zu den Minor finden Sie unter der Rubrik Studieren.

Only the best for your career

With your Bachelor’s degree you have already acquired profound knowledge and professional competence, making you well-equipped for labour market entry.

Heighten your career opportunities

By earning your MSc in Sociology and Empirical Social Research at the WiSo Faculty of Cologne University, you enhance your qualifications and become an expert in your field.

The Master’s is the stepping stone for your career

The Master’s degree is even indispensable for many leading positions in the most diverse of sectors, and for specific career paths in research and teaching.

Master’s studies are worthwhile

Take your professional future into your own hands and profit from the theoretical and methodological approaches taken at the WiSo Faculty, combining research and teaching with practice and thus underscoring our motto: “Innovation for society – researched-based solutions for practical problems”.

Not international enough?

Then benefit from the opportunity of doing a semester abroad at one of our many partner universities. For more information, please visit the website of the  International Relations Centre.

Eligibility Requirements

You require a Bachelor’s degree in an economic or social science, or a comparable degree, and must have achieved at least 180 ECTS credit points.
For additional subject-related eligibility criteria, please go to the website on the  admission procedure

Application Deadlines

The application deadline is June 15th

for applicants with a foreign (Bachelor’s) degree and
for applicants with a German (Bachelor’s) degree

Online Application

You may apply online via the  Master’s portal of the WiSo Faculty. 

Applicants with a non-German degree also have to apply via uni-assist.