Degree requirements

In order to be awarded the Master's degree from the programme, students need to complete the studies in the programme according to the following requirements:

Mandatory studies (103 ECTS)

University Study Skills 1 ECTS
University Computing Skills 1 ECTS
Orient Meets Occident, lectures and seminar 4 ECTS
Orient Meets Occident, literature 4 ECTS
Approaching Culture: Encounters, Representations, Cultural Identities 5 ETCS
Approaching Religion: Globalisation and Religious Diversity 5 ECTS
Racism, Prejudice and Cultural Discrimination 6 ECTS
Globalization and Global Ethic 5 ECTS
Citizenship, Nationality and Gender 4 ECTS
Fieldwork 3 ECTS
Research Methods in Sociology 5 ECTS
Written Exam (10 ECTS or 5 cu)
- Part A Methodology 5 ECTS
- Part B Theory 5 ECTS
Research Seminar I, 3 ECTS
Research Seminar II, 3 ECTS
Research Seminar III, 4 ECTS
Master's Thesis 40 ECTS
Maturity test

Voluntary studies (17 ECTS min.)

Orientation in Academic Studies for International Students 1 ECTS
Departmental Study Orientation and Personal Study Plan 1 ECTS
Globalization, cultural security and intercultural dialogue 4 ECTS
Practical Training (J510128, 10 ECTS)
Studies from other international programmes

Voluntary studies can be chosen according to the personal interests of the student. However, it is recommended to choose studies that support the student in meeting the theoretical and methodological challenges of his/her thesis.