European Studies M.A.

 

Key Info

Basic Information

Degree:
Master of Arts
Start of Studies:
Winter Semester (recommended), Summer Semester
Standard Period of Studies:
4 semesters
ECTS Credits:
120Mehr Informationen

What does that mean?

ECTS are credit points that measure the workload of one's studies.

Language:
German

Admission Requirements

  • 1st university degree, required qualifications according to P.O. Mehr Informationen

    What does that mean?

    A first recognized university degree, through which the necessary education background for the Master course of study can be proven. The necessary knowledge needed in order for studies to be successful is determined in the respective exam regulations (PO).

  • Proficiency in German --- Mehr Informationen ---

    What does that mean?

    You must provide documentation of your language skills for the language of instruction at the time of enrollment. Exam regulations govern the details. You can find an overview of what skills you will typically need under Language Skills in the course of study description.

Admission to First Semester

open
No NC for WS 2013

Admission to Higher Semesters

open
No NC for WS 2013

Language Requirements

  • See Course of Study Description

Dates and Deadlines

 

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities has offered the Master course of study,  European Studies (MES), since WS 2006/07.  It is primarily intended for graduates who completed their Bachelor degree in a cultural, legal, economic, or social science oriented discipline as well other European oriented programs. The MES offers a deeper look at the historical, legal, political, economic, social, and cultural problems in Europe, particularly within the European Union. It is also possible to acquire or expand knowledge of a chosen foreign language.  The course of study culminates in the career qualifying degree Master of Arts (M.A.). It consists of:

  • Modules:
    - European Economy
    - European Law
    - European Culture and Social Science
    - European History and Politics
    - Language Education
  • The exam colloquium
  • Exams:The Master's exam consists of exams during the course of study within the studied modules and the Master's thesis.

The Master course of study is broken into modules.  Modules typically consist of courses that either thematically or methodically correspond with another.  Modules are also linked to exams (see above) that take place throughout the course of study.

More detailed information
Course of study website

 

Prerequisites

A prerequisite for starting studies in a first university degree, with which the necessary background education can be proven, as determined in the exam regulations.  The exam board determines whether it fulfills the entrance requirements.

Language Requirements:
German and two other languages in accordance with Exam Regulation § 3, Art. 5

 

Examination Regulations

Exam regulations govern the requirements for starting studies in §3.  Furthermore, they regulate academic goals, the course of study layout, and exam procedures.  The appendix to the regulations contains the description of the modules, from which the course of study is composed.

 

Faculty

The European Studies Master course of study is offered by the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.