Master of Arts Programme in Ethics – Economics, Law and Politics

The EELP master's at Ruhr University Bochum is an interdisciplinary and research-focused programme combining practical philosophy and social ethics with political science, law, and economics. It focuses on topics such as global justice, markets and morality, governance and responsibility, and climate and energy ethics.

Academic requirements

Admission essay (maximum six pages) divided into two sections: 1) content-related essay (four to five pages), 2) letter of motivation (one page).

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published.

English requirements

The official EELP application page requires English certificates such as TOEFL computer-based 230 or internet-based 88, CPE grades A-C, CAE grades A-C, or IELTS bands 6 to 9.

Accepted bachelor fields

The official study profile lists philosophy, political science, law, and economics as suitable bachelor's fields.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

362.40 EUR social contribution per semester for Summer Semester 2026.

ECTS credits

96 ECTS - 120 ECTS for certified modules

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 362.40 EUR social contribution per semester for Summer Semester 2026.

Graduates frequently work in academic positions at universities and foundations or as political and economic consultants.

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