Program Overview

Study Programme

The Global Demography masters programme is structured as follows.

Programme Structure

• Propedeuticum: Introduction to Scientific Working (4 ECTS)
• M1. Demographic Theories, Global Demographic Trends and Drivers (24 ECTS)
  • M1.1. Introduction to Demographic Theories, Global Human Capital and Social Change (4 ECTS)
  • M1.2. Fertility and Family (6 ECTS)
  • M1.3. Mortality, Health and Ageing (6 ECTS)
  • M1.4. Migration, Urbanization and Spatial Distribution (4 ECTS)
• M2. Demographic Methods and Statistics for Social Scientists (20 ECTS)
  • M2.1. Basic Methods of Demographic Analysis (4 ECTS)
  • M2.2a. Statistics for Social Scientists 1 (4 ECTS)
  • M2.2b. Statistics for Social Scientists 2 (4 ECTS)
  • M2.3. Advanced Methods of Demographic Analysis (hands-on intensive course) (4 ECTS)
  • Tutorial to M2.3 (4 ECTS)
• M3. Population and Global Human Capital (16 ECTS)
  • M3.1. Population history: The Long-run (4 ECTS)
  • M3.2. Human Capital and Economic Demography (4 ECTS)
  • M3.3. Policy Research: Public Health, Fertility and Migration (4 ECTS)
  • Electives in other Social Sciences (Wahlvorlesungen) (4 ECTS)
• M4. Population Change and Sustainable Development (12 ECTS)
  • M4.1. Population Forecasting (4 ECTS)
  • M4.2. Population, Climate Change and Sustainable Development (4 ECTS)
  • M4.3. Fertility, Mortality and Human Capital Trends in a Global Systemic Perspective (4 ECTS)
• M5. Demographic Research Projects (18 ECTS)
  • M5.1. Empirical Study (10 ECTS)
  • M5.2. Demographic Debate: Literature Review and Contemporary Demographic Debates (8 ECTS)

Important Notes

Please note that the successful completion of Modules 1+2 is the prerequisite to register for courses of Module 5. If you do not complete Modules 1+2 within the first two semesters, you will not be able to finish your studies within two years.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the MA Global Demography programme is available in both German and English.

• Curriculum (legally binding German version): MA Global Demography Curriculum D.pdf, File size: 279 kB
• Curriculum (English translation): MA Global Demography Curriculum E.pdf, File size: 228 kB
• Planning Guide: Planning Guide.pdf, File size: 69 kB

Programme Overview

The Master's Programme Global Demography includes the following components:

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• Study Programme and Curriculum
• Concepts and Skills
• Course Directory
• Studying Abroad
• Master Thesis
• Master's Examination and Completion of the Programme
• After Graduation
• FAQs

Related Studies

• Doctoral Studies | ViDSS Field Demography