Political Science M.A. at RWTH Aachen University

The Master's course of study Political Science has two particular characteristics. The focus Political Theories and Systems imparts comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary to understand and scientifically analyze the political present. It deals with knowing the history of political thinking in view of the relevance of past political theories for understanding current political problems.

Faculty: Institute of Political Science in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester  |  Location: Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

You can find additional information about the program layout and a link to the module handbook on the Institute of Political Science webpages . The RWTH Aachen Institute of Political Science actively promotes its students' efforts to gather international experiences.

Career pathways

The career opportunities for political scientists are as diverse as the subject itself. Political science graduates are expected to be able to efficiently include themselves in complex contexts, precisely sort them out, critically evaluate them, and communicate them in a comprehensive manner.

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