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MA Political Sociology - Political Participation in Democratic Societies at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented Master teaching scientifically grounded knowledge on the shaping, participation and influence of politics in democratic systems.

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

What you will study

120 ECTS credits with a focus on advanced methods and theory; knowledge in political science, sociology and social science methodology.

Career pathways

Qualifies for numerous career fields requiring detailed knowledge of social reality and the political, economic, social and communicative processes shaping it.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Proof of special aptitude in political science, sociology and social-science methodology via the application portal (application 4 May to 31 July). Application: no numerus clausus, aptitude assessment via the HHU application portal; application period winter semester 04.05. - 31.07..

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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