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MA Demokratie und Wirtschaft (Democracy and Economy) at University of Erfurt

University of Erfurt, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented Master of Arts uniting political science and economics: students analyse democratic and economic orders and their interaction, combining political-science and economic approaches and looking at actors, organisations and institutions.

Faculty: Staatswissenschaftliche Fakultät  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time; German-taught and English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Erfurt, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Interdisciplinary theme modules (18 ECTS each; three of four chosen by students with an interdisciplinary Bachelor) and introductory modules for students from a single-discipline Bachelor, with methods and application of theory.

Career pathways

Careers in politics and business that bridge the two disciplines, including doctoral study; the programme prepares for both professional work and a PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Above-average Bachelor in social sciences or economics (or comparable), or an interdisciplinary Bachelor in social sciences and economics with at least 30 ECTS in each, or a single-discipline Bachelor with at least 72 ECTS in the subject; exceptions are decided by the examination board. Proof of 12 ECTS in empirical research methods or statistics before starting. English at B2 expected at the start. Application period for winter semester is 1 January to 15 September.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

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