Sociology

The MA Sociology prepares students for international careers in research and science, as well as occupational areas outside universities where sociological thinking, international perspectives and experience are required. An increasing number of professions in scientific and non-scientific institutions throughout the world are now internationally oriented. International organisations have become increasingly important in recent years and there has been a growing demand for highly qualified young professionals who are experts in a variety of sociological fields and have had international experience during their studies. Professors and lecturers of the Faculty of Sociology, and in some cases professors and lecturers from other faculties at Bielefeld University, teach courses in the MA Sociology International Track programme. Additionally, guest scholars from all over the world who come to Bielefeld with the International Guest lecturer programme of the International Office, DAAD guest lecturer programme, Erasmus+ teaching mobility programme and others are regularly invited to Bielefeld to extend the course offering of the International Track.