Dr. Petra Böhnke

Professor

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Biography

Petra Böhnke is a professor of Sociology focusing on Social Change at the University of Hamburg. With a doctorate from Freie Universität Berlin obtained in 2004, she subsequently contributed extensively to the field as a research assistant at the Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung. Böhnke led an independent research group on Social Capital across the Life Course from 2010 to 2015 and has been a John F. Kennedy Fellow at Harvard University. Her research interests center around social inequality, social structure, comparative welfare states, poverty, integration, and the implications of social mobility and social capital on life satisfaction in Europe. Böhnke has published a substantial number of articles and contributions to journals displaying a rich analysis of social integration and poverty dynamics. Her work integrates both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, addressing pressing issues in contemporary sociology and social policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Sociology, particular Social Change

2011-04-01 — Present

University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Leading research and teaching in the field of sociology, focusing on social change and its impacts.

Head of Independent Research Group

2010-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung • Berlin, Germany

Led research on the topic of social capital and its implications.

John F. Kennedy Fellow

2009-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University • Cambridge, MA, USA

Engaged in research on European social policies and their impact.

Research Assistant

2002-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung • Berlin, Germany

Contributed to research focusing on inequality and social integration.

Requirements for University of Hamburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field At least 60 ECTS in core computer science subjects
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or preliminary transcript)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Module descriptions/table of 60 ECTS in CS
Specialization Notes

Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).