The Master’s programme „Sociology: Society, Space & Transformation“– which begins in the winter semester 2026/27 – is a study program unique in the German-speaking region, combining sociology with a human-geographical perspective. Students examine social processes and their spatial relations – from local to global.

Study Program

In this program, we examine social processes and how they affect space – from local to global. Climate change, migration, digitalization, and production networks connect social spaces, drive social change, and transform working and living conditions. How people experience this and how social inequalities develop depends on resources, positions of power, and local ties – noticeable, for example, in family, education, housing, work, and leisure.

In joint basic courses, students acquire an integrated theoretical understanding of space, power, difference, and transformation, gain skills in quantitative and qualitative social research, and adopt a critical-reflective perspective.

Students deepen their knowledge by focusing on one or more of the following topics:

• Working and living conditions
• Migration and mobility
• Social-ecological transformations
• Methods of empirical social research

As part of this program, students can participate in the Double Degree Program EuMIGS. In addition, there is the opportunity to complete a semester abroad at one of our partner universities.

Career Opportunities

The Master’s program in ‘Sociology: Society, Space & Transformation’ provides advanced academic training. Graduates can pursue careers in fields such as: social science research institutions within and outside universities I applied social research (e.g. market research and public opinion research) I public administration I urban and regional development I policy consultancy (e.g. social policy and environmental policy) I adult education, vocational training and continuing professional development | analysis and consultancy regarding social issues (e.g. social work) and social planning (e.g. in private and public sector organisations) I sociologically relevant areas of work in private companies (e.g. human resource management, organisational consultancy, staff development) I Media, information technologies (e.g. public relations) I Associations and political parties I Social profit organisations, NGOs, think tanks I Leisure and cultural institutions.