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MA World Studies: Orders, Politics, Cultures at Bielefeld University

Bielefeld University, Germany

Programme overview

International, English-taught master's programme giving in-depth knowledge of global structures and interactions, with an interdisciplinary look at political and cultural processes worldwide. Subjects include international orders, internationally acting actors, the spread of ideas and knowledge, and cultural patterns of interpretation.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: winter semester  |  Location: Bielefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

International orders, the interplay of international actors, circulation of ideas and knowledge, and cultural interpretation patterns.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in research institutions and institutes on global topics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professionally qualifying higher education degree of at least six semesters, as set out in the subject-specific regulations (Fächerspezifische Bestimmungen) of the programme; applicants with a foreign degree are admitted if the degree is deemed sufficient and language requirements are met. No NC. Application deadline (per the university deadlines page): winter semester 01.06.-15.07. (dates are day.month). No German proof required for international applicants; English at CEFR B2 per university guidelines.

Intake: winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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