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Internationale Strafjustiz: Recht, Geschichte, Politik (M.A.) – International Criminal Justice: Law, History, Politics at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary master on a relatively new field of teaching and research, run by the International Research and Documentation Centre for War Crimes Trials (ICWC) in cooperation with the law, history and cultural-studies departments.

Department: International Research and Documentation Centre for War Crimes Trials (ICWC)  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

International criminal justice from legal, historical and political perspectives.

Career pathways

Graduates enter the labour market with sound, cross-disciplinary expertise.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First state law examination, or relevant bachelor degree in law, history, social sciences, philosophy, economics, media studies, psychology, regional studies, geography, religious studies, gender studies, archive and documentation science or translation studies (or comparable). An aptitude assessment procedure applies. International applicants must prove German proficiency at DSH-2 level (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang). English proficiency at CEFR level B2 required. Admission: aptitude assessment procedure (Eignungsfeststellungsverfahren). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 21.08.2026 (German degree); 01.05.2026 to 21.08.2026 (international degree).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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