European and East Asian Governance

Dealing with current issues of governance and government requires a deeper understanding of contemporary policy and governance challenges in different parts of the world. This Master's programme covers two major world regions, the European Union and East Asia. Students will learn to analyse how these regions adapt to often disruptive and transformative economic and political changes. The programme introduces students to a variety of theoretical perspectives, mainly from political science, and equips them with strong analytical skills. These will be applied to deal with real-life problems through decision-making simulations and policy-focused case studies. In addition to political science approaches, students will gain a basic understanding of European law. The programme has a strong focus on practical policy issues and prepares students for careers in regional or national governments in Europe or East Asia, EU institutions or EU-related organisations, interest groups, and private companies or non-profit organisations dealing with topics of European and East Asian governance and policies.

Minimum GPA

grade of at least 2.7 (German grading system)

English requirements

Applicants must prove their English language proficiency at level C1, based on the Common European Framework through one of the following tests: TOEFL (Code 9208): at least 215 points (computer-based) or 550 points (paper-based) or 80 points (Internet-based); Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE); IELTS (at least 6.5 points); UNIcert III. Exemptions for native speakers or two years of full-time study in an English taught programme in specific countries.

German requirements

No German will be required from prospective applicants.

Accepted bachelor fields

political science or in the social sciences (with at least 60 credits in political science)

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

approx. 380 EUR for the first semester and 360 EUR from the second semester onwards

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: approx. 380 EUR for the first semester and 360 EUR from the second semester onwards

All of these features will prepare students for careers in the following areas: regional or national governments in Europe or East Asia, EU institutions or EU-related organisations, interest groups, and private companies or non-profit organisations dealing with topics of European and East Asian governance and policies.

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