Master's Program Social Science Sustainability Studies (SowiNa)

Master's Program Social Science Sustainability Studies

The Master program in Social Science Sustainability Studies SowiNa is aimed at students who wish to expand their knowledge of the social sciences with a focus on the multi-layered and complex topic of sustainability studies using interdisciplinary research approaches.

The interdisciplinary approach combines political science and sociological research perspectives referring to current social and political developments. As a research-oriented degree program, SowiNa enables students to work independently on research questions in social science sustainability research.

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Studying between tradition and modernity

Why Würzburg?

Application and Admission

Apply now for the Master programme in Social Science Sustainability Studies! The application deadline to submit the required documents is 15 July 2023.

Please note that your application for the Master programme must be completed online via WueStudy in due time and form. You may find an explanatory video for the application process here.

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Explanatory video

Contact

Do you have questions about the Master program in Social Science Sustainability Studies?

For general questions and questions about the application procedure, please contact the academic advisor Philipp Raab.
You can also get more information about a Master program at the University of Würzburg from the Academic Advising Center and the Student Council.

SowiNa in Video

Everything about SowiNa (in German)

In our introduction video, faculty and students from the Master's in Social Science Sustainability Studies explain everything you need to know about the program.

Studying at Wittelsbacherplatz

The Institute of Political Science and Sociology is located in the university building at Wittelsbacherplatz, which consists of a historical wing that is over 100 years old and a new building that is only a few years old.

All you need to know about SowiNa

Profile and Study Contents

SowiNa combines political science and sociological research perspectives. It refers to current social and political developments.

Profile and Study Contents

Examples from Teaching

In interactive seminars, digital and analogue methods and forms of examination are used to reflect on current issues in social science sustainability research in an empirical, practical and research-oriented manner.

Examples from Teaching

Single-subject Master SowiNa 120

You can study Social Science Sustainability Studies as a single-subject Master program with 120 ECTS. You can find all information here:

Single-subject Master 120 ECTS

Application and Admission

Here you will find all information on the application procedure for our Master program in Social Science Sustainability Studies, including admission requirements, documents to be submitted and selection procedures:

Application and Admission

Würzburg – one of Germany's most beautiful University Cities

Würzburg is one of Germany's most beautiful university cities. The University of Würzburg, founded in 1402, is among the oldest universities in Europe. More than 30,000 students make for a vivid city with a rich and vivid cultural, pub and club scene.

The City of Würzburg

Studying between Tradition and Modernity

Based at the University campus Wittelsbacherplatz, a lively working environment will be awaiting you. The classical architecture of the main building fuses elegantly with the modern extension, which is home to the library, two state of the art auditoriums and the cafeteria with its scenic rooftop patio.

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Wittelsbacherplatz 1

Institute of Political Science and Sociology

Master's Program in Social Science Sustainability Studies (SowiNa)