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Global Demography

University of Vienna
Vienna , Austria
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Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Program in Global Demography

The Master's program in Global Demography at the University of Vienna aims to provide students with a solid scientific foundation for analyzing and forecasting global demographic developments, with a focus on fertility, mortality, and migration trends. Under the guidance of leading experts, students will have the opportunity to examine the multifaceted impacts of demographic change on economic, social, and ecological issues.


Program Structure

The Master's program in Global Demography consists of the following modules:


  • Modul 1: Demographic Theories, Global Demographic Trends, and Drivers (24 ECTS)
  • Modul 2: Demographic Methods and Statistics for Social Scientists (20 ECTS)
  • Modul 3: Population and Global Human Capital (16 ECTS)
  • Modul 4: Population Change and Sustainable Development (12 ECTS)
  • Modul 5: Demographic Research Projects (18 ECTS)
  • Master's Thesis (25 ECTS) + Master's Examination (5 ECTS)

Key Facts and Figures

  • Number of students: 73
  • Number of graduates in the previous academic year: 7
  • Median number of semesters required to complete the program: 4.5

Admission Requirements

Prior studies in the following fields are considered relevant:


  • Geography (Bachelor)
  • Political Science (Bachelor)
  • Sociology (Bachelor)
  • Statistics (Bachelor)
  • Economics (Bachelor)

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Master's program in Global Demography are qualified for various career paths, including:


  • Leading doctoral programs worldwide
  • National and regional statistical offices
  • Local, communal, and national planning committees
  • International organizations, NGOs, think tanks, and research centers
  • Data analysis in the public and private sectors
  • Consulting services

Research Areas

The program focuses on the following research areas:


  • Demographic theories and global demographic trends
  • Demographic methods and statistics for social scientists
  • Population and global human capital
  • Population change and sustainable development
  • Demographic research projects

Course Offerings

The program includes a range of courses, such as:


  • Introduction to Demographic Theories, Global Human Capital, and Social Change
  • Fertility and Family
  • Mortality, Health, and Ageing
  • Migration, Urbanization, and Spatial Distribution
  • Basic Methods of Demographic Analysis
  • Statistics for Social Scientists
  • Advanced Methods of Demographic Analysis
  • Population History: The Long-run
  • Human Capital and Economic Demography
  • Policy Research: Public Health, Fertility, and Migration

Conclusion

The Master's program in Global Demography at the University of Vienna provides students with a comprehensive education in demographic analysis and research, preparing them for a wide range of career opportunities in academia, government, and the private sector.


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