Democracy Studies M.A.

The main objective of the Democracy Studies program is the systematic combination of political science training and practice-oriented education. The master's program combines scientific knowledge transfer and practical application of the theoretical knowledge gained. The four areas of political science (political theory and history of ideas, Western systems of government, democracy and authoritarianism in Central and Eastern Europe, international politics) are systematically interlinked.

The master's program consists of three modules, the core, extension and profile module.

In the core module, four advanced seminars from the four sub-areas of political science must be completed. They form the academic pillar of the program and ensure that students receive a broad and at the same time intensive education in political science.

The extension module comprises two supplementary exercises from two political science subfields as well as the internship. Here, students can set their own emphasis both by choosing the subfields and by finding a desired internship.

In the profile module, a research seminar and two practical seminars must be successfully completed. These teaching components give the master's program its specific character, which clearly distinguishes it from other study programs at German universities. In the fourth semester, the master's thesis must be written and the final examinations taken.