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MA Philosophy and Political Science at TU Dortmund University

TU Dortmund University, Germany

Programme overview

The Master of Arts (M.A.) Philosophy and Political Science is a 4-semester master’s programme in the Department of Humanities and Theology at TU Dortmund University, taught in German. Students work with topics such as think beyond boundaries: learn interdisciplinarily and interculturally–discover new perspectives.; conduct independent research and gain practical experience: perfectly positioned for a PhD or career entry.; choose your own focus: Philosophy, Political Science, or both–you decide..

Faculty: Department of Humanities and Theology  |  Department: Humanities and Theology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester  |  Location: Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Topics include think beyond boundaries: learn interdisciplinarily and interculturally–discover new perspectives.; conduct independent research and gain practical experience: perfectly positioned for a PhD or career entry.; choose your own focus: Philosophy, Political Science, or both–you decide.; personal support and strong community: individual guidance from faculty and close-knit student collaboration.; Katrin Ascani; Projektleiterin im Diversity-Management. Modules build on one another following a recommended study plan per semester, with module descriptions in the published module manual. Flexible specialization options—tailored just for you: Philosophy Political Science both disciplines equally combined ​/​TU Dortmund

Career pathways

Graduates work, for example, in academic careers in research and teaching/research support and funding careers; in publishing houses and foundations/public administration; in international diplomacy and global institutions/NGOs, political parties and associations; in adult learning and lifelong education/civic and political education; in economic and political consulting/consulting.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission-free (no NC). Enrollment requirement: specific enrollment requirements apply (see programme page). To gain admission and enroll in a Master’s degree program, applicants must meet the required access criteria. Applications are submitted via the Campusportal.

Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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