MA Political Science at Heidelberg University

Students of the degree programme in Political Science primarily study the organisation and functioning of political institutions, the agencies and processes operating between state and society, the complexion of governance as a function of state policy, and international relations.

Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences  |  Department: Institute for Political Science  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught and German-taught and German and English-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Compulsory elective modules that provide an in-depth study of political science (four of the six modules must be chosen) A research seminar, followed by a one-semester research internship that is held during the course of study and is intended to broaden theoretical and methodical knowledge as well as to involve students in ongoing research projects

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