At the core of the M.A. program in Theory of Society lies the scholarly discussion concerning the origins, statics and dynamics of the societal formation. The institutional structure is taken into account to the extent that it provides the basic conditions for social cooperation.
The research-oriented program mediates in a social-philosophical way between different areas of sociological theory, practical philosophy, political theory and applied ethics. It expects to show realistic activity alternatives to the identified problems of the controllability and organisation of societies.
Including the M.A. thesis, the program lasts two years and ends with the academic degree of Master of Arts.
What is being offered
The special features of this program include methodical pluralism and multi-dimensional access of the involved disciplines to the fragility of social orders. The balance between social-theoretical and normative-ethical approaches distinguishes this program especially.
What you learn
Through an in-depth historical and systematic comparative confrontation with socio-theoretical topics you will work out a reflective perception of research debates and findings in the subject. In the process, you will acquire the skills necessary for examining and developing scholarly issues and their adequate treatment. You will obtain transferable skills that allow you to apply acquired knowledge to the new situations of learning. Through this you will gain competence for handling societal-theoretical topics and issues to the practical knowledge or knowledge from other disciplines. The capacity to apply societal-theoretical insights to practical topics or issues of other disciplines remains most important here as well.
Where can you use the Master of Arts?
You can continue on with social-scientific and philosophical research, be it a relevant doctoral program or work in politics, administration or civic organisations.
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