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MA Political Science (Politikwissenschaft) at University of Bamberg

University of Bamberg, Germany

Programme overview

Master of Arts that deepens content and methodological expertise, with optional specialisations in Democratic Politics, International Relations and Global Public Policy, and Computation, Data, Politics, or study without a specialisation. Research-based teaching, small seminar groups, close supervision and an international double-master option.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business (Sozial- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften)  |  Department: Political Science  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: Full-time or part-time; mainly English-taught, partly German  |  Intake: Winter or summer semester  |  Location: Bamberg, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Study of political behaviour, party competition and institutions; global challenges and international institutions; political processes using data analysis and computational methods. A stay abroad is possible but not compulsory.

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Entry requirements

Required average: up to 2.5 (up to 3.0 under certain conditions); German B2. Deadlines: summer semester 25 March, winter semester 1 October.

Intake: Winter or summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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