Sociology: Bamberg - Tilburg (Double degree)
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.
Combine two Master's programs from two universities to get the ultimate international experience. Bamberg University focuses on the specializations ‘Empirical Social Research’ and ‘Education, Labour Market, Inequality’. Tilburg University focuses on translating societal problems into sociological research to evaluate and derive policies.
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 Sociology: Politics, 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
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
For the Double Degree Program in Sociology, applicants have to:
Meet the admission criteria of the "M.A. Soziologie" at the University of Bamberg, i.e.
- Hold a higher education degree with a minimum of 30 ECTS accumulated in Sociology, of which at least 10 credits are connected to sociological fundamentals and 10 credits are connected to methods of quantitative empirical social research or statistics.
- With a grade point average of at least 2.5 on the German grading scale or equivalent.
- Document A1-level German language skills (which can be obtained during the first year).
Meet the admission criteria of the Master's Program in "Sociology" at Tilburg University, i.e.:
- Hold a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. the field of sociology, social sciences, or humanities.
- Be sufficiently conversant in the social sciences e.g. knowledge of and practice in the application of (key) questions of sociology and of classical and modern sociological theories; basic knowledge of other social sciences e.g. psychology and economics.
- Possess adequate knowledge of social science statistics and research methods.
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 a wide range of fields, including labor and employment, culture, welfare, recreation, education and healthcare.
Examples of our graduates' first jobs:
- Policy Officer
- (Junior) Researcher
- Journalist
- Lecturer
- Advisor
- Scientist
- Project manager
