MA Ethics – Economics, Law and Politics at Ruhr University Bochum

Programme overview

Ethics – Economics, Law and Politics at Ruhr University Bochum is a single-subject Master programme of 4 semesters (2 years), taught in English. What sets it apart: it integrates both the normative competence of practical philosophy and social ethics and the descriptive knowledge of political science, law and economic science in a future-oriented manner and provides the foundation for interdisciplinary research and application-oriented studies.

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

What you will study

Specialisation areas: poverty and global justice; ethics of the financial markets and responsibility of banks; ethic aspects of governance and administration; Climate and Energy Ethics.

Career pathways

Graduates frequently work in an academic position at universities and in foundations; as political and economic consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus (admission-free); apply directly to the faculty. Language of instruction: English. Applicants are expected to bring: an interdisciplinary frame of mind; good English-language skills. Suited for graduates of: Philosophy; Political Science; Law; Economics or related subjects.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/internationals-application-masters-degree

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