Start of Studies - MA Sociology of Inequality
Information for first-semester students
Welcome to the Department of Sociology of the University of Konstanz!
Here you can find important information for starters in the Master program MA Sociology of Inequality.
Last update: 11.10.2023
German language courses
Taking German language courses as soon as possible is highly recommended for international students who are planning to stay and work in Germany after their Master degree. Learning German also helps to find a internship.
Starting in summer, students may optimise their learning speed by using the following sequence of courses before attending the internship. All courses have a wide range of language levels, therefore students can start as beginners or intermediates in every course. Some courses are chargeable.
Event / Title | Issues | Date | Charge / Course Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Four weeks of German language, History and Culture; including social programme | 1.8.23 - 24.8.23 | 480€ | |
German Intensive Language Course | 5.9.23 - 29.9.23 | 350€ | |
German for Speakers of Other Languages (GSOL) | october to february | free |
Language Institute (SLI)
The German department of the Language Institute offers GSL courses every semester at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) from A1 (beginners) to C2 (native speaker proficiency).
Tandem programme
In addition, all students, exchange students and employees of the University of Konstanz have the opportunity to participate in a tandem partnership of the Language Institute (SLI). Further information can be found here.
A smooth start for International students
Being new to Germany, there is much to learn. University of Konstanz supports you with relevant informations and offers:
- How to prepare before the departure
- Accomodation
- Orientation programme - please attend Oripro Master!
- German intensive language courses
- Online-Seminars
Event | Issues | Date | Charge / Course Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Orientation programme for international master's students | 5.10.23 - 10.10.23 | free |
Precourse for MA Sociology of Inequality
The preliminary course takes into account the emphasis on quantitative methods of the MA programme. It is not mandatory, but strongly recommended for all students.
Event / Title | Issues | Date | Time | Charge / Course Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precourse
| Methodological Crash Course for MA Sociology of Inequality | 11.10.2023 - 13.10.2023 | 9:30 am - 5:30 pm | free |
Compass to your courses
How do I get my access data?
To register for a course, you first need the access data for ZEuS. You will receive these with your enrolment (matriculation). If you have any questions or problems, please contact zeus-support@uni-konstanz.de.
Use the access data to log in to ZEuS. You can find instructions here..
At which courses should I participate in the first semester?
When planning your timetable, first research which courses are scheduled for your semester. To do this, consult the study structure of the MA Sociology of Inequality programme. There you will find the following recommendations for the 1st semester:
MA Sociology of Inequality
- Introduction/Lecture series
- Regression analysis
- Measurement of Inequality
- Inequ: Groups and Domains (Migration)
- Inequ: Groups and Domains (Gender)
This study plan is the best recommendation on how to structure your studies in order to finish within the standard period of study (4 semesters). As a rule, you should follow it and study well right from the start, otherwise you will soon not be able to keep up.
However, the study plan is not binding. So if you cannot or do not want to take part in one of the courses in the first semester, you can also take it later. Please remember, however, that this may (but does not have to) prolong your studies. This is because the basic courses are only offered once a year. Such considerations can also be a reason for a study counselling session.
How can I register for my events?
Find the course catalogue under the tab "Courses" and click through the directory tree to your modules and courses until you can no longer click no further.
You can only enrol for your courses within the enrolment period.
You will receive a place in each course. Places for the tutorials are allocated in the first session. If you go to the detailed view of a course, you can find out more about your course and do preliminary research on the topic.
Which technical equipment do I need?
As technical equipment for your courses, you will need a computer with internet access (WiFi), webcam and microphone as well as common office (e.g. LibreOffice) and video conferencing software (Zoom, Webex).
What do I need ZEuS and ILIAS for?
ZEuS is the campus management system, ILIAS the system for running courses. In the course of the semester, many courses are actively recorded there - with your participation.
You can find an explanatory video about ILIAS here.
The ZEuS-Wiki contains up-to-date information and instructions on how to use Zeus.
KIM offers an introduction to ZEuS for first-year students.