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MA Politik- und Demokratieforschung (Political and Democracy Research) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Master for students who critically observe politics and ask how representative democracy is and how ideals of democratic self-government stand.

Faculty: Fachbereich 02 - Sozialwissenschaften, Medien und Sport  |  Department: Institut für Politikwissenschaft  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught)  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Research methods, political processes and institutions, normative and positive theories of democracy, political culture and attitudes, elections and political participation, a project module and a practice module.

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Entry requirements

Restricted admission (Numerus clausus) (in the 1st subject semester). Bachelor's degree with at least 60 credit points in Political Science or a not substantially different degree, and proof of knowledge in statistics and methods of empirical social research. German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-2 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester: early April to 15 May.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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