Master's Programme Sociology: Social and Political Theory
Curriculum (2008W)
Master of Arts
Duration/ECTS-Credits
4 semesters/120 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-time
Language
German
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree/equivalent and Language Certificates
Faculty
Faculty of Social and Political Science
Level of qualification
Master (Second Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 7, EQF/NQF: Level 7
ISCED-F
0388 Inter-disc. Progr. involv. Social Sciences, Journalism a. Inform.
Study code
UC 066 905
The curriculum is the basis of a degree programme. A look at the curriculum for the Master's degree in Sociology: Social and Political Theory will give you a detailed overview of the structure, content, examination regulations and qualification profile of this Master's degree.
The curriculum can clarify several important questions before you start your studies. For example, which criteria must be fulfilled for enrolment in the Master's programme in Sociology: Social and Political Theory, how long the programme takes, which modules must be completed and much more.
The 2008W curriculum currently applies to the Master's programme in Sociology: Social and Political Theory.
Information on the Curriculum 2008W
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 5 2021, Issue 62, No. 715 (amendment of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2020)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin July 23 2020, Issue 43, No. 492 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2019)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 2019, Issue 67, No. 593 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2014)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin September 2014, Issue 46, No. 663 (Equivalence list)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 27 2014, Issue 36, No. 541 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2008)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin February 19 2008, Issue 21, No. 188
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degrees at the University of Innsbruck:
Proof of general university entrance qualification:
The general university entrance qualification for admission to a master's programme must be proven by the completion of a subject-related bachelor's programme, another subject-related programme of at least the same higher education level at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution, or a program defined in the curriculum of the master's programme. To compensate for significant differences in subject matter, supplementary examinations (maximum 30 ECTS credits) may be prescribed, which must be taken by the end of the second semester of the master's programme.
The rectorate may determine which of these supplementary examinations are prerequisites for taking examinations provided for in the curriculum of the master's programme.
In the course of the proof of the general university entrance qualification, the completion of the following core areas within the framework of the completed bachelor's degree programme shall be examined in any case:
- 15 ECTS-Credits Core Area: General Social Theories
- 9 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Special Sociology (incl. Gender)
- 15 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Methods on Empirical Social Research (incl. Statistics)
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 4 semesters or 120 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Compulsory Module Philosophy of Science and Methodology of Social Sciences
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module History of Social and Political Thought
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module Classical Sociological Theory
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module Contemporary Sociological Theory
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module Systemic Social Theories
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module Theories of Action
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Compulsory Module Theory-Based Empirical Social and Policy Analysis
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module Theories of the State, Democracy and Power
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module Culture and Society
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Master's Thesis Colloquium
25.0 ECTS-Credits: Master's Thesis
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Master's Thesis Defense
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module Gender Theories
10.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module Individual Focus or Elective Module Professionals Practical Training
| Semester | ECTS-AP | Titel |
|---|---|---|
Minor
As part of the Master’s Programme, a Minor of 30 ECTS-Credits can be completed.
More information and a list of possible Minors can be found at:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/wahlpakete/
Extension Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Extension Programme corresponding to 45 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Extension Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information: https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-entrepreneurship/
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance | 51.6 | = 100% | |
| 2 | GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors | 34.6 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors | 10.4 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria | 3.4 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Forms (in German only)
- Practical Agreement
- Assessment of the compulsory module: Preparation of the Master’s Thesis
- Cover Sheet for the Master's Thesis
- Application for Admission to the third and fourth repetition of a course examination
Forms and Guideline for submitting the Master's Thesis (valid since 01.11.2023)
Recognitions (in German only)
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Location Universitätsstraße 15
Associate Dean of Studies
assoz. Prof. Mag. Dr. Bernhard Weicht
Dean of Studies (from 01.03.2024)
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Wilhelmus Johannes Gerardus Uunk