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Technische Universität München
Master English Social Sciences

Data and Society

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

About the Program

Groundbreaking data-driven technologies harbor enormous potential. But they also pose immense social and societal risks. Students of the English-taught Master's degree program Data & Society (M.Sc.) learn to analyze and shape technological developments in the context of human behavior, social needs, and political conditions. The program is strongly interdisciplinary and application-oriented. It combines in-depth Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Informatics skills with a thorough understanding of the social, political, and ecological implications of innovative technological developments and their application. Students acquire specialized technical and social science skills in the areas of Data Perspectives, Human & Society, Regulatory, and Sustainable Development. They critically examine data, algorithms and AI-supported decision-making processes, human behavior and social dynamics, ethical and philosophical considerations of technology, the political and legal framework conditions for the use of technology, and the requirements for sustainable technology use. Graduates of the degree program are competent engineers and scientists with specific expertise in evaluating modern technologies' opportunities, risks, and regulations.
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Groundbreaking data-driven technologies harbor enormous potential. But they also pose immense social and societal risks. Students of the English-taught Master's degree program Data & Society (M.Sc.) learn to analyze and shape technological developments in the context of human behavior, social needs, and political conditions. The program is strongly interdisciplinary and application-oriented. It combines in-depth Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Informatics skills with a thorough understanding of the social, political, and ecological implications of innovative technological developments and their application. Students acquire specialized technical and social science skills in the areas of Data Perspectives, Human & Society, Regulatory, and Sustainable Development. They critically examine data, algorithms and AI-supported decision-making processes, human behavior and social dynamics, ethical and philosophical considerations of technology, the political and legal framework conditions for the use of technology, and the requirements for sustainable technology use. Graduates of the degree program are competent engineers and scientists with specific expertise in evaluating modern technologies' opportunities, risks, and regulations.

Application Requirements

* Gerekli minimum derece: Matematik, Bilgisayar Bilimleri, Doğa Bilimleri veya Teknoloji ve Mühendislik alanlarından tanınmış bir lisans derecesi (örn. bir Bachelor)
* Akademik olmayan gereksinimler: yetenek değerlendirme prosedürünün başarıyla tamamlanması

Language Requirements

* İngilizce Dil Yeterliliği Kanıtı gereklidir

Required Documents

* Diploma ve Derece Belgesi veya Bugüne Kadarki Çalışmaların Konu ve Not Transkripti
* Eksiksiz ve Güncel Özgeçmiş
* Motivasyon Mektubu (maks. 150 kelime)
* Pasaport
* İngilizce Dil Yeterliliği Kanıtı
* Yüksek lisans için yeterlilik Almanya dışında alındıysa Ön Dokümantasyon (VPD)
* Master programından hangi modüllerin ve ne ölçüde tamamlandığına dair bir beyan
* Programı seçme nedenlerine ilişkin beyanın başvuru sahibinin kendi çalışması olduğuna dair bir beyan

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Subjects / Topic Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Data and Society at Technische Universität München

Is Data and Society at Technische Universität München taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Data and Society programme cost?

6.000 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Data and Society at Technische Universität München?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Data and Society?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Technische Universität München — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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