Overview

The Science and Technology Studies - Economies, Governance, Life program offered by Goethe University Frankfurt is part of the Social Studies of Science, Technology, and Society and is enriched through collaboration with cultural anthropology, sociology, and human geography. What makes our STS program unique is the consistent ethnographic perspective that characterizes the research conducted by both students and faculty. The program is offered by the Institute for Cultural Anthropology and European Ethnology at Goethe University.

Career

The master's program is research-oriented. It provides you with state-of-the-art ethnographic research methods and conceptual tools to facilitate your own original fieldwork project.

You will learn to understand the scope of empirical research, as well as its political, theoretical, epistemological, and ethical implications. You will be introduced to a variety of research options and learn to make informed decisions about research strategies and fieldwork settings.

The program prepares students for careers in organizations, government institutions, higher education, corporations, and academic research. Graduates work in fields such as research and development, consulting, policy-making, technology assessment, usability research, knowledge management, media, public relations, and transnational governance. Graduates of the MA program may also pursue a Ph.D. to conduct focused research or develop an academic career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical Intersections

Technologies of Governance,

Markets and Cultures

Economies of Life

Anthropology

Sociology

Human Geography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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87

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Disciplines

Economics Political Science View 109 other Masters in Economics 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 need a bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology and European Ethnology, Human Geography, Sociology, or a related subject area with a standard period of study of at least 6 semesters/180 CP. Equivalent German or international degrees in the same or a related subject area (e.g., Social Sciences, Humanities, Economics, Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, or Information Sciences) with a standard period of study of at least 6 semesters/180 CP are also accepted.

You need English skills at level B2.
Letter of Motivation - As part of your application, please submit a letter of motivation in English (400-600 words) that explains your interest in the course at university. In particular, address the following questions: Why did you choose this program over others? What relevant experiences, knowledge, skills, and abilities would you contribute to the degree program?

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Although tuition fees have been abolished, a semester fee of €381.28 still applies.

Living costs

Frankfurt am Main

Germany

941 - 1519 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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