PHILOSOPHISCHE FAKULTÄT

Die Fakultät für Geistes-, Kultur- und Sozialwissenschaften

M.A. European Studies

Contents and Purpose of the study program

(1) The program is designed for students already having some background in European studies who are interested in gaining deeper insights into the complex process of European integration and its implications for peace. Graduates will be qualified for jobs relating to European integration, especially in the partner countries of the "European Neighbourhood Policy" (ENP), in fields such as policy advice, administration, mass media, civil society organizations, business, education and cultural exchange. Some graduates also opt for advanced academic studies.

(2) The  interdisciplinary program is based on a social sciences perspective and offers the state of the art in European studies. A major concern of the program is the improvement of independent and analytical thinking, as well as the promotion of self-reliance, openness to dialogue and team spirit, by means of working individually and in teams on research projects.

Allgemeine Zulassungsvoraussetzungen

Die Zulassungsvoraussetzungen zum Masterstudium sind ein mindestens vierjähriges Hochschulstudium (Regelstudienzeit acht Semester oder 240 Leistungspunkte gemäß ECTS), das mit einem Bachelorgrad oder einem gleichwertigen Abschluss erfolgreich beendet worden ist, und der Nachweis der besonderen Eignung. Die Überprüfung der besonderen Eignung dient der Feststellung der zur erfolgreichen Durchführung des Masterstudiums erforderlichen fachspezifischen Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse, die von einem Absolventen eines fachlich einschlägigen Bachelorstudiengangs erwartet werden.

  • Der Nachweis der besonderen Eignung gilt, sofern keine anderen studiengangspezifischen Anforderungen vorliegen, als erbracht, wenn ein fachlich einschlägiger Studienabschluss mindestens mit der Abschlussnote “gut“ (bis zu 2,5) vorliegt. Studiengangsspezifische Anforderungen sind im Anhang der Eignungsfeststellungsordnung festgelegt (siehe auch studiengangsspezifische Zulassungsvoraussetzungen).
  • Bei einem fachlich einschlägigen Studienabschluss mit einer Abschlussnote schlechter als 2,5 erfolgt der Nachweis der besonderen Eignung durch eine Eignungsfeststellungsprüfung.
  • Bei einem fachlich nicht einschlägigen Studienabschluss findet in jedem Fall eine Eignungsfeststellungsprüfung statt.

Entry requirements

This programme is open to all students meeting the preconditions for admission, but has been especially designed for students from Israel, Palestine and Jordan. Therefore we expect most students to come from our partner universities in these countries.

  1. The M.A.. program in European Studies is offered to students with a B.A. degree (above average or "with distinction") in social sciences, law, economics, history or cultural studies.
  2. Before starting the one-year M.A. program in European Studies students must have completed four years of university studies (German M.A. degrees can only be awarded after at least five years of study).
  3. As part of their university studies, students must have successfully completed courses in European Studies (above average or "with distinction") equivalent to a one year study program (60 ECTS credits).
  4. Good knowledge of the English language has to be certified (Level B2 of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages / TOEIC 650 points minimum / International English Language Testing System IELTS 5.5).
  5. Basic communication skills in German are not required but highly advisable.

The qualification for admission is certified by a selection committee based on interviews with the prospective students.

Further information

Study program

European Studies

Degree

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Profile of the program

Program description on European Studies website

Standard period of study

12 months

Program language

English

Study abroad

This one-year program does not offer opportunities for studying a term abroad.

International contacts

Cooperation partners in the Middle East include IDC Herzliya (Israel), Al-Quds University (Palestine) and the Royal Scientific Society (Jordan). These institutions offer special programs preparing and qualifying students for this M.A. program in European Studies.

Start of  program

Only in fall ("winter semester")

Program website

European Studies

Prospective student advisor

Dr. Guido Quetsch

Application deadline

July 15th

Interviews with prospective students

Mid to end of July

Application procedure

Obligatory interviews

Application forms

Request forms from Dr. Quetsch

Qualification check

Interview of at maximum 30 minutes.

Application advisor

Dr. Guido Quetsch

Offical rules and regulations for the study program

s. Studienordnungen (in German)

Examination regulations

s. Prüfungsordnungen (in German)

Regulations for establishing the applicant's qualification for the program

s. Prüfungsordnungen (in German)

Ihr Ansprechpartner

Dr. Guido Quetsch Dr. Guido Quetsch

Dr. Guido Quetsch

Dr. G. Quetsch

Wiss. Mitarbeiter

Stilisiertes Gebäude Gebäude 23.31, Raum 00.74

Tel:Tel: 0211/81-14092

Fax:Fax: 0211/81-12875