Master's in Sociology – Social and Economic Psychology (Master of Science)

University of CologneUniversity of Cologne

Overview

Degree
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Duration
2 years
Semester fee
€336 / semester
Tuition fees
€0 / year
Language
Intake
October
Full / part time
Full-time
Study mode
Hybrid
Level
Master

About this course

["The MSc Sociology – Social and Economic Psychology programme at the University of Cologne is unique in its interdisciplinary orientation and combination of different subjects. It is also characterised by its well-balanced composition of theory and practical application.In addition, this programme, with its limited number of places (a maximum of 25), offers you the opportunity to actively engage in discussions with lecturers and fellow students and to intensively work together in small groups.We give you the chance to complete your Master’s degree entirely in English. You will receive training from the internationally renownedInstitute of Sociology and Social Psychology (ISS). The ISS has been ranked as Germany’s top department in sociology (Shanghai Ranking 2018, 2019, 2020), and it is known for linking sociology and psychology.Furthermore, the two chairs of Social and Economic Psychology take on a leading role within the programme: Professor Dr Fetchenhauer has gained international recognition as a result of his research focus on social trust, economic lay theories and evolutionary psychology, and Professor Dr Hölzl is an expert on economic decisions, affective forecasting and cognitive judgement errors."]

Admission & deadlines

Non-EU

15 Jul 2026

Subjects

About the University

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University Ranking

Humboldt
18(18 in Germany)
QS
272(17 in Germany)
Shanghai
151-200(7 in Germany)
THE
164(14 in Germany)

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