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Step 1 - Find your Study Program
Free University of Berlin
Berlin
Sociology – European Societies
Subjects: Sociology;European Studies
M.A. | Master of Arts
Course description
The research-based program delves into the social dimensions of Europeanization. It examines how deeply European nation-states are integrated into a European community and explores the conditions that could foster further integration. The program focuses on socio-cultural and cultural differences, similarities, and conflicts from a comparative perspective. It analyzes how economic, political, and social Europeanization impacts societies at the national level. Additionally, the course places Europe and Europeanization within a global context, comparing them to other regions worldwide. Study subjects include the socio-cultural aspects of Europeanization, the conditions for further integration, and the comparative analysis of cultural differences and similarities. The study program names are "Europeanization" and "Comparative Cultural Analysis." The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the changes brought about by Europeanization and how these changes resonate on a global scale.
Program Information
| Study Location | Berlin |
| Start Semester | Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English, German |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | 305 EUR |
Step 2 - Check Application Requirements
Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | No information |
| IELTS | No information |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | No information |
Proof of proficiency in English (level B2 CEFR).
Qualification Requirements
For admittance to the master’s program applicants need to fulfill the following admission requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree with a sociology component of at least 60 credit points, with at least 10 credit points in social science research methods Proof of proficiency in English (level B2 CEFR). Most courses of this program are taught in English. German proficiency is not required.
Document Requirements
graduation certificate (if you have completed your studies) If you are applying for a higher subject-specific semester, this document is stringently required. official current transcript of records official transcript of records for the master’s program and a current certificate of enrollment if applicable, current certificate of enrollment official translations of all certificates if issued in any language other than German or English proof of English knowledge if applicable, additional study-related skills
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Restricted |
| Application |
directly at the University, uni-assist |
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