Career perspectives

The dissemination of practical knowledge and the practical application of course content, as well as the acquisition of interdisciplinary key competencies, build the foundation for an optimal start in graduates' careers.

With a research-based education at the Master level, graduates have good career prospects

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In addition to traditional fields of employment such as

  • Market and social research
  • Consulting for organizations
  • Consulting and marketing
  • Human resources
  • Media and culture
  • Public administration,

our Master degree program opens up employment opportunities in research and teaching in higher education.

Graduate surveys reveal that graduates of the Master degree program in Sociology also find opportunities at research institutes or continue their education with a doctorate.

Workshop "Experience and career"

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This workshop provides an initial orientation to the professional practice of sociologists and aims to support students in further decisions regarding their studies.

Graduates who work in a wide variety of fields report on their experiences in transitioning to their careers.

Advisors provide information on what is important today in terms of career planning and job hunting.

Please register via LSF.

Looking for more?

With the Munich Graduate School of Sociology (MuGSS), the Department of Sociology offers an integrated and consecutive qualification program for academically oriented students and Sociology graduates.

The organizational structure and opportunitites within the MuGSS school are closely linked to the research-oriented Master degree program as well as the mentoring program at Faculty 15.