University of Bamberg

Sociology: Bamberg - Tilburg (Double degree)

2 years English Starts end of August

Gain in-depth knowledge about sociological theory and empirical social research by combining the Sociology Master’s programs from the University of Bamberg (Germany) and Tilburg University. The program features a research-oriented curriculum. Focus on sociological theory and empirical research methods at the University of Bamberg and on social structure analysis and social policy at Tilburg University.

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Master's degrees in Sociology

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Program and courses

Get two full Master's degrees in Sociology by studying at two outstanding academic institutions in Europe. You will spend your first year in Bamberg (Germany) and your second year in Tilburg.  Gain in-depth knowledge about sociological theory and empirical social research by combining the Sociology Master’s programs from the University of Bamberg (Germany) and Tilburg University. The program at Bamberg University focuses on empirical social research, education, labour market, and inequality. The program at Tilburg University focuses on translating societal problems into sociological research to evaluate and create policies

  • You will receive interactive education with individual thesis supervision.
  • You only write one Master's thesis.
  • Expand your knowledge and practical skills by doing an Extended Master. During this extra semester, you do an internship worth 30 ECTS (half a year) and gain relevant work experience.
  • The program is very flexible, which means you can tailor your program to your interests and create a unique and individual profile.
  • At Tilburg University, you will follow the  SociologyPolitics, Policy and Society in Comparative Perspective track.
    • This track focuses on translating societal problems into sociological research from both micro (family, social networks, crime) and macro perspectives (welfare state, solidarity) in order to evaluate current policy and to derive new ones. 

Typical courses are:

  • Empirical Research Methods
  • Sociological Theory
  • Social Policy and Social Risks
  • The Social Structures of Western Societies 

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Career prospects

As a graduate of the Double Degree program in Sociology with the University of Bamberg, you can be employed as a researcher, policy officer, advisor, or in management. You could work in fields such as labor and employment, culture, welfare, recreation, education, or health care for a wide range of employers, including government institutions, private companies and research agencies.

Examples of our graduates' first jobs:

  • Policy officer
  • Management trainee at Alliander 
  • Junior policy advisor & researcher at ARQ Knowledge Center 

Alumni facts

  • 70% of our alumni find a job within 6 months after graduation
  • 82% would choose the same program again, at the same university
  • 72% of the graduates is (very) satisfied with the program

Source: National Alumni Survey, recent graduates 2021 | n=11

More on your career prospects

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Application and admission

This program starts:

End of August (in Bamberg, Germany).

Best preparatory programs:

  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Social Geography
  • Anthropology
  • Culture Studies
  • Human Resource Studies
  • Organization and Management Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences

Pre-Master’s program:

Half-year (30 ECTS) pre-Master’s program available if your previous program is relevant but does not meet the required entry-level, for example, a Bachelor's degree from a University of Applied Sciences. Please note that the pre-Master’s program starts in Tilburg and has two intake moments (end of August and end of January).

Tuition fees and scholarships

International students find all information about tuition fees and scholarships here.

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