M.A. Sociology – Approaches to Contemporary Society

Diversity, gender, digitalization: society is characterized by constant change. The master’s degree program in Sociology – Approaches to Contemporary Society at the FernUniversität in Hagen, will help you acquire the tools you need to reflect on the diversity of social change.

You will learn theoretical approaches and examine relevant empirical fields such as work, organization, social movements, and family living arrangements. One focus of the course is interpretative sociology, supplemented by qualitative social research. Course content on research, empiricism, and practice, combined with your master’s thesis prepare you for an application-oriented approach to sociology. After graduation, you will be able to independently analyze modern society, answer targeted questions professionally, and solve complex problems.