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Universität Hamburg
Master German Social Sciences

Arbeit, Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft - Ökonomische und Soziologische Studien [Labor, Economics and Society]Labor, Economics, and Society - Economic and Sociological Studies

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

The MA in Labor, Economy and Society (Economic and Sociological Studies) prepares students for academic work in the fields of sociology and economics in a variety of social sectors. It offers a research-oriented program in which students are not only able to deepen their knowledge of sociology and economics, but also to apply the methods of quantitative and qualitative empirical social research as well as of empirical business research. A particular feature of the master's program is the focus on the interdisciplinary field of socioeconomics, which addresses the social consequences of economic activity as well as the social influences on economic activities. The program comprises seven modules: theory, methods, research, socioeconomics specialization (socioeconomics of labor/markets, globalization, sustainability/welfare, state, integration), and final module. The socioeconomic research module forms the focus and includes the learning workshop held in the second and third semesters.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Economics Sociology Socioeconomics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Arbeit, Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft - Ökonomische und Soziologische Studien [Labor, Economics and Society] at Universität Hamburg

Is Arbeit, Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft - Ökonomische und Soziologische Studien [Labor, Economics and Society] at Universität Hamburg taught in German or English? ▼

This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Arbeit, Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft - Ökonomische und Soziologische Studien [Labor, Economics and Society] programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Arbeit, Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft - Ökonomische und Soziologische Studien [Labor, Economics and Society] at Universität Hamburg? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Arbeit, Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft - Ökonomische und Soziologische Studien [Labor, Economics and Society]? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität Hamburg — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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