MA Political Science at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Thanks to its open structure, the Master of Arts in Political Science offers you a great deal of flexibility in selecting individual areas of study -- from a more broad, general focus to a special focus on particular fields. Modules from related subjects (such as philology, philosophy, history, sociology, communication studies, and pedagogy) allow for an interdisciplinary orientation.

Faculty: Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences  |  Department: Institute of Political Science  |  Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester  |  Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

You can choose from the following specialisations: Global and European Governance; Governance of international crises and conflicts; International organisations and global governance; Multilevel governance in Europe; Democracy, State and Society; Political sociology; State and democracy; Political systems and policy analysis; Multilevel governance.

Career pathways

Graduates have a wide range of career opportunities available to them, especially in the media, political parties, lobbying, various organizations, public administration, private companies, and political education.

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