Overview
The Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences (WiSo Faculty) at the University of Cologne offers wide range of top-ranked English-taught Master’s programmes which combine innovative teaching and world-class research.
This Sociology - Social And Economic Psychology programme at the University of Cologne provides you with:
- a solid foundation in sociological and advanced methods of cross-sectional data analysis.
- in-depth knowledge of social and economic psychology, including advanced skills in decision-making, persuasion, consumer behavior and organisational psychology.
- skills for planning, conducting and evaluating psychological studies.
- general analytical skills for identifying, understanding and solving societal problems.
Due to the programme’s interdisciplinary nature and also because of the diversity in the backgrounds, students are encouraged to broaden their horizons. Additionally, this programme puts an emphasis on the area of business ethics and corporate social responsibility. Theoretical and methodological skills in sociology and psychology are continuously applied to current issues during the course of study.
Career Opportunities
Skills acquired in the M.Sc. Sociology – Social and Economic Psychology programme prepare you for a broad range of international professional careers in private enterprises, civil service or in non-governmental organisations.
The special combination of methodical skills and advanced social and economic psychological knowledge, supplemented by further economic or social science subjects, allows you to develop a unique profile, which qualifies you to work in areas such as:- Organizational Development Coaching or Consulting Management and HR Development Market and Opinion Research Marketing and Communication Media
- Trainee Programmes Academic Research
- This programme offers career opportunities in a wide range of branches, such as in the private sector, in research institutions, public, private or non-governmental institutions.
Accreditation
EQUIS, AQAS
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- You will receive advanced training in sociology and become an expert in economic and social psychology:
- In addition, you will be presented with valuable opportunities to further develop your profile and prepare you for the labour market. You can choose modules from different areas of business administration and economics as well as from other social sciences.
- Three basic courses in sociology equip you with state-of-the-art knowledge on contemporary societies and how to use sociological theory to understand the social world. You will also learn and practice advanced methods for analyzing cross-sectional data.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Application period: April - 15th June
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Köln, Germany
Disciplines
Economics Psychology Sociology View 23 other Masters in Sociology in GermanyWhat students do after studying Economics
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Academic requirements
There is no GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Who should apply?
- have successfully completed a bachelor’s or equivalent degree in psychology, sociology, management or business administration, economics, political science, or another relevant discipline, in which you received at least basic understanding of statistics.
- are interested in understanding the psychological explanations behind various social and economic phenomena.
- are interested in furthering your analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills and wish to refine your writing and language skills.
- would like to improve as a team player, because working in groups is often practiced in seminars and will be an asset to you within a working environment.
- are eager to develop a profile that will prepare you for working responsibly in exciting areas
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Tuition Fees
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Additional Details
The University of Cologne does not charge any tuition fees. Each semester, all enrolled students have to pay a social contribution fee.
Living costs
Köln
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
As the University of Cologne is state-funded, there are no tuition fees, just a biannual “social contribution fee”, which includes the “semester ticket” for public transport throughout North Rhine-Westphalia. So, with us, you can invest in an excellent education – and your future – without paying a fortune. In addition, we offer scholarships and other financial support: https://wiso.uni-koeln.de/en/studies/organising-your-studies/financing
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Scholarships Information
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