Master of Arts in Sociology

Academic admission requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or a subject-related degree, which was completed with a grade of at least "good" (German Grade equivalent 2.5). For international students, international guidelines for grading standards will be applied. If a Bachelor's degree has not been completed by the time of the application, a current transcript of records of at least 130 ECTS-Points (or the equivalent) has to be submitted. This document will be the basis for admission. The latest deadline for submitting the Bachelor's degree is mid-October.

Good English language skills (see below)

You must submit a certificate (or transcript of records) with at least one course in statistical analysis and/or social research methods, which was completed with a grade of at least "good" (German Grade equivalent 2.5).

[Admission requirements](https://www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de/studium/studieninteressi...)

Our goal is to accept qualified and motivated students. Applications therefore undergo a selection process that includes the following selection criteria:

1. Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or a degree in a related field, which was completed with a grade of at least "good" (German grade equivalent: 2.5). For international students, international guidelines for grading standards wants to be applied. If you have not yet completed your bachelor's program by the time of application, you must submit a current transcript of records proving you have obtained at least 130 ECTS credits (or equivalent). Your admission will be based on this document and is subject to receipt of your degree certificate by mid-October at the latest.

2. Good English language skills certified by a higher education entrance qualification from a school with English as the language of instruction (e.g. A Levels) or a bachelor's degree from a higher education institution with English as the language of instruction and examination. Alternatively, one of the following language tests is required:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 90 points
• The European Language Certificate (telc) -English University with Level C or better
• International English Language Testing System – Academic Test (IELTS) with an overall band score of at least 6.5
• Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) with at least Level C
• Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) with at at least Level C
• Continuous attendance of English classes throughout the German secondary school education with a minimum average of 11 points; the proof must not be older than five years
• Language certificat of the University of Mannheim Service and Marketing GmbH with at least (language) level C1 in the areas of Listening Comprehension, Writing, Speaking and Reading Comprehension

3. Proof of good performance in the area of methods of empirical social research, data analysis and statistics as indicated through previous course grades of classes in this area (German grade equivalent of 2.5 or better). Good performance in previous courses in this area is a prerequisite and will be assessed in the following way: The admissions committee looks at each transcript of records individually and evaluates a student's performance on the basis of graded course taken in this area. If the average grade of all courses in this area corresponds to a German grade of 2.5 or better, you fulfil this requirement. You may submit also for each course in this area a syllabus or an official course description as a course catalog that documents that the content of this class reach reach fits the area of methods of empirical social research, data analysis and statistics.

Grades obtained by international students will be transferred to the German grading system by using the Bavarian Formula.

• [University entrance qualification](https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-stud...)
• [Degree certificate from your first program of study](https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-stud...)
• [Transcript of Records](https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-stud...)
• [Proof of previous periods of study in Germany](https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-stud...)
• [CV](https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-stud...)
• [Proof of German language proficiency](https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-stud...)
• [Proof of extracurricular activities](https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/academics/before-your-stud...)

lease note:

• Proofs from any of the tests may be no older than two years, the grades/diploma from school may be no older than five years. The cut-off date is the definitive deadline for application for the program of study. Degrees are exempt from this regulation. There is no expiration date for these kinds of proofs.
• In case the proof is demonstrated by means of grades obtained at school:
• This proof can only be obtained via a German (or EU/EEA) general or subject-specific university entrance qualification, which qualifies you to pursue a bachelor's degree at the University of Mannheim.
• For this, the English grades of the final four semesters of secondary school and the grade of the Abitur exam are counted, while points may not be rounded up.
• The admissions committee decides on exceptions from these requirements and, if applicable, determines individual requirements. In case you are unsure whether your proof of language proficiency can be approved, please contact the school directly under [email protected]. Please upload their response together with the proof of language proficiency.
• The proof can be submitted until 15 August.