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Master's degree 2
MA International Relations • University of Bremen • Bremen 2
MA in International Organisations and Crisis Management • Friedrich Schiller University Jena •
Jena 6
Master's in Conflict Studies and Peacebuilding • Osnabrück University • Osnabrück 11
Political Science • University of Cologne • Köln 14

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Master's degree
MA International Relations
University of Bremen • Bremen

Overview

Degree Master of Arts in International Relations

In cooperation with Jacobs University Bremen

Teaching language
English

Languages English (100%)

Programme duration 4 semesters

Beginning Winter semester

More information on First week of October

beginning of studies

Application deadline 1 February for the following winter semester

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Combined Master's degree / No

PhD programme

Joint degree / double degree No

programme

Description/content The programme is composed of four fields:

1. Theories and Issues of Global Governance

This field focuses on basic theories and themes of international relations and governance including
issues of international security and international political economy.

2. Changing Context of Global Governance

The second field highlights broader processes of political change that impact international and
transnational cooperation, including state transformation and the legalisation of world politics.

3. Theorising Social Order and Change

Covering classical and contemporary social theory as well as normative theory of world politics, this
component aims to provide a theoretical framework for understanding and evaluating issues of
governance.

4. Methodology

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 In order to provide students with the techniques to conduct up-to-date research, the programme
offers courses on advanced qualitative and quantitative research methods as well as on research
design and the logic of scientific research.

During the course of study students will take three modules from each of the four fields. Each
module is offered in a small and a large version worth 6 and 9 ECTS credit points, respectively.
Students will take one half of the modules in the small and the other half in the large version, thus
obtaining 90 ECTS credit points in the four fields. The MA thesis, which is written in the fourth
semester, is worth 30 ECTS credit points.

Course Details

Course organisation First Semester

Actors, Institutions, and Global Governance

International History
Modern Social Theory
Research Design

Second Semester

International Political Economy

Transformations of the State
Social Theory and International Relations
Advanced Quantitative Methods

Third Semester

War and Peace

Legalisation and International Law
Normative Theories of International Order
Advanced Qualitative Methods

Fourth Semester

MA thesis (+ supporting seminar)

Types of assessment Seminar papers

Written (take-home) exams
Oral presentations

A Diploma supplement will Yes

be issued

Course-specific, integrated No
German language courses

Course-specific, integrated No
English language courses

Costs / Funding

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR
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 Semester contribution Approx. 390 EUR per semester

Costs of living Approx. 860 EUR per month

Funding opportunities Yes

within the university

Description of the above- Deutschlandstipendium

mentioned funding
opportunities within the
university

Requirements / Registration

Academic admission Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in international relations, political science, sociology, or a similar
requirements subject

Language requirements C1 level of English according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
(CEFR)
http://www.fremdsprachenzentrum-bremen.de/2884.0.html?&L=1

Application deadline 1 February for the following winter semester

Submit application to For a description of the application procedure see:

https://www.uni-bremen.de/mair/admission

For the online application portal see:

https://moin.uni-bremen.de/

Services

Possibility of finding part- Jobs on campus (as student assistants) are available for a limited number of students.
time employment

Accommodation Dormitories and private accommodation are available. Prices for rent are reasonable in Bremen.

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Contact
University of Bremen
Institut für Interkulturelle und Internationale Studien (InIIS)

28359 Bremen

prmayer@uni-bremen.de
Course website: https://www.uni-bremen.de/mair

MA in International Organisations and Crisis 5

 MA in International Organisations and Crisis
Management
Friedrich Schiller University Jena • Jena
Overview
Degree
Teaching language
Languages
Programme duration
Beginning
More information on
beginning of studies
Application deadline
Tuition fees per semester in
EUR
Combined Master's degree /
PhD programme
Joint degree / double degree
programme
Description/content
Master of Arts (MA)
English
Courses are held in English (100%). Participants will write their Master's theses in English.
The study programme contains a language track, which allows students to take classes in a foreign
language of choice.
4 semesters
Winter semester
Beginning in mid-October with a preparatory weekend course
31 May for International students
15 July for German students
None
No
No
The Master's programme in International Organisations and Crisis Management combines the study
of multilateral institutions and global crises in a unique way. Students learn about the policies,
programmes, structure, culture and norms of international governmental and non-governmental
organisations. They also learn about international crisis management, which pertains not only to
conflict resolution but also to the governance of pandemics, migration flows, natural hazards, or
financial crises. Additionally, we teach how international organisations (together with states and
other actors) cope with those crises and which challenges of effectiveness and legitimacy
sometimes arise in the course of facing the crises.
http://www.iocm.uni-jena.de/
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Course Details

Course organisation The programme comprises a disciplinary core track and a supplementary track.

1. The disciplinary core track consists of obligatory courses providing key expertise in international
organisations and in crisis management. In the first year, we pass on theoretical, conceptual and
practical knowledge. There are classes taught by practitioners, a field trip to international
organisations, and a summer school. The third semester is dedicated to a stay abroad at one of our
partner universities (such as Birmingham, Haifa, Rhodes Island or Tampere). It can also be used to
do the mandatory two-month internship. The fourth semester is reserved for the Master's thesis.

2. The supplementary track consists of interdisciplinary and language studies. In the

interdisciplinary modules, students can select from a wide range of classes from the broader field of
political science as well as from neighbouring disciplines (e.g., economy or law) at our university
and our partner universities in Erfurt, Halle and Leipzig. In language modules, you will study a
language of choice relevant to international organisations.

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Types of assessment Types of assessment include academic papers, oral exams, reports of internship and other
assessments such as midterms, presentations, policy papers, etc.

A Diploma supplement will Yes

be issued

International elements
Integrated study abroad unit(s)
Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
Language training provided
Study trips

Integrated study abroad Third semester abroad at our partner universities in Britain, Finland, France, the Netherlands, the
unit(s) United States and other countries (Erasmus scholarships available)

Integrated internships Obligatory two-month internship (optionally abroad)

Special promotion / funding

ERASMUS+
of the programme

Course-specific, integrated No
German language courses

Course-specific, integrated No
English language courses

Costs / Funding

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

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 Semester contribution Semester fee (student services and student self-government) including semester ticket for free use
of public transport: 236.48 EUR per semester and a one-off fee of 20 EUR for a multifunctional
student ID card ("Thoska") [as of 6 May 2021]

Costs of living Students need approximately 700-770 EUR per month for rent, food, health insurance, books and
personal items. Please see also https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international

Funding opportunities Yes

within the university

Description of the above- Only for the stay abroad

mentioned funding
opportunities within the
university

Requirements / Registration

Academic admission For the admission to the International Organisations and Crisis Management Master's programme,
requirements we evaluate a number of criteria, including the final grade of the first university degree, knowledge
in fields relevant to our programme, and proven English skills on C1 level as a key admission
requirement.

For detailed information on the application procedure, see: http://www.iocm.uni-

jena.de/application and especially: https://www.uni-
jena.de/en/studies/study+programme/ma_international_organisations_and_crisis_management

Language requirements Proven English language skills corresponding to level C1 are required:

Cambridge Certificate Advanced

IELTS 7.0 - 8.0
TOEFL Test (Internet-based: 95 or more, paper-based: 637, ITP: 543 - 626)
TOEIC Test 945 - 990
BULATS 75-89

We also accept equivalent certificates in line with the European framework for languages (CEFR).
Certificates with temporary validity will be accepted up to a maximum of four years after the date of
acquisition.

Application deadline 31 May for International students

15 July for German students

Submit application to https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Masters_application

A signed copy of the automatically generated application form should be sent by e-mail to
master@uni-jena.de.

Services

Possibility of finding part- Students can work as student assistants and besides their studies up to a certain extent. Please see
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 time employment also https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Jena+living+international

Accommodation Accommodation in student residences is available. Please apply to the "Studierendenwerk

Thüringen". For further information, please visit our website at: http://www.stw-
thueringen.de/en/housing/.

You can also look for single or shared private accommodation yourself. In the buildings of the
university, there are numerous information boards with accommodation offers. Note, however,
that the availability of private accommodation in Jena is rather limited.

The International Office arranges accommodation for students who come to Jena on exchange or
scholarship programmes.

Career advisory service The university hosts a Career and Welcome Point:https://www.cwp.uni-jena.de/en

Specific specialist or non-

Welcome event
specialist support for
Tutors
international students and
Specialist counselling
doctoral candidates

Support programmes for Prior to the start of the course, the programme foresees a preparatory course, “Interculturalism
international students and Campus Life”, that serves the purpose of connecting students, sensitising students for an
intercultural classroom and providing support for the studies in Jena.

Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Main building of Friedrich Schiller University Jena

© Photo: Anne Günther, FSU

Prince Elector Johann Friedrich founded Friedrich Schiller University of Jena in 1558. It is named after one of the most well-known German
poets, Friedrich Schiller, who taught history in Jena. Many other renowned scholars also worked here, such as Goethe, Hegel, Fichte and
Zeiss. Karl Marx got his PhD at our university.

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 University location
About one quarter of the 105,000 inhabitants of the city of Jena are students. This is the highest ratio in the East of Germany and among the
top ten in Germany. There are 18,000 students registered at our university with its more than 200 programmes. The campus and many
other university facilities are located in the city centre within walking distance.

Jena is modern and progressive, featuring optical, pharmaceutical, biochemical, IT and other industry of international reputation as well as
many high-tech start-up firms, which keep innovative students in the city after completing their degrees.

Contact
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Institute of Political Science

Philip M. Tantow

Carl-Zeiss-Platz 3
07743 Jena

study-advisor.iocm@uni-jena.de
Course website: http://www.iocm.uni-jena.de/

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Master's in Conflict Studies and Peacebuilding 10

 Master's in Conflict Studies and Peacebuilding
Osnabrück University • Osnabrück

Overview

Degree Master of Arts

Teaching language
German
English

Languages Courses of the MA CSP are held in English (100%). Courses from the free electives may also be held
in German. Master's thesis can be in English or German (based on consent from the teaching staff).

Programme duration 4 semesters

Beginning Winter semester

Application deadline 15 May to 15 July

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Combined Master's degree / No

PhD programme

Joint degree / double degree No

programme

Description/content The Master's programme in Conflict Studies and Peacebuilding focuses on linking research and
practice. The aim is to provide students with a broad understanding of social science theories and
the methods of conflict studies, while at the same time familiarising them with the practical fields
of peacebuilding.

Students learn fundamental concepts, terms and approaches from peace, conflict, and violence
research, whether from the perspective of political theory and the history of ideas, on the basis of
comparative studies, or from the angle of international relations. Students address the role of
different conflict actors, the causes and dynamics of conflicts and violence, and the practices of
conflict mediation and peacebuilding on the part of international, state and non-state actors. They
investigate different political systems, institutions, and societies, inquiring about state-society
relations as well as international and global interrelations. They examine power and violence
relations as well as economic and social contexts. They learn to apply qualitative as well as
quantitative methods in the analysis of concrete conflicts or peace processes. The study of violent,
intra-state conflicts ("civil wars") is one empirical focus.

The programme also integrates knowledge and experience from professional practice. Students
learn to apply academic knowledge and methodological approaches to problems and fields of
action in peacebuilding. Practitioners present their organisations and work methods in a regular
course. Further seminars provide instruction on practice-oriented instruments – for example,
project management, programme evaluation methods, or academic policy consulting. With the
help of corresponding teaching formats and a mandatory internship, students gain structured
insights into practical fields in conflict analysis, conflict transformation, and peacebuilding.

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Course Details
Course organisation
Types of assessment
International elements
Integrated study abroad
unit(s)
Integrated internships
Course-specific, integrated
German language courses
Course-specific, integrated
English language courses
Costs / Funding
Tuition fees per semester in
EUR
Semester contribution
Costs of living
Funding opportunities
within the university
Requirements / Registration
The programme is divided into the following five compulsory modules (50 CP): M1: Methods in
Conflict Studies & Peacebuilding, M2: Concepts in Conflict Studies & Peacebuilding, M3: Political
Theory & History of Ideas in Conflict Studies, M4: Conflict, State & Society, M5: Conflict, Politics &
the Global Economy. The programme also includes a unit for professional and research practice (24
CP) and a free elective unit (22 CP). The programme concludes with a Master’s thesis (24 CP).
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Inter alia: Oral exam, written papers, oral presentations
Integrated study abroad unit(s)
The study programme does not require a compulsory stay abroad. Nevertheless, an internship
abroad or at institutions that undertake international activities is recommended. Semesters abroad
are also possible within the framework of the various exchange programmes (e.g. Erasmus
partnerships) and are supported by the Institute of Social Sciences. The flexible structure of the
programme allows students to spend a semester abroad without extending the duration of their
studies.
Mandatory two-month internship in the area of Conflict Studies and Peacebuilding
No
No
None
Each semester, students are required to pay approx. 350 EUR as an enrolment fee (including free
use of regional public transport services).
In order to cover personal expenses during the study programme, we recommend that students
budget at least 735 EUR per month for accommodation, living, health insurance, books and
miscellaneous expenses.
No
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 Academic admission A Bachelor's degree in social sciences or political science or a comparable degree with a
requirements specialisation in social sciences or political science is required. Bachelor’s graduates in other
related subjects (history, social geography, ethnology, social psychology, international law, and
economics) can also be admitted if they can prove that they have a basic knowledge of social
sciences or political science. In addition, applicants must demonstrate knowledge of English at the
B2 level under the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

Language requirements
Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of English at the B2 level under the Common European
Framework of Reference (CEFR). If English is not the applicant's native language, this can be
demonstrated by providing proof of eight years of successfully completed school English, proof of a
language course successfully completed at the B2 level, or successful completion of an IELTS (with
a minimum score of 5.0) or comparable language test.

Application deadline 15 May to 15 July

Submit application to Osnabrück University

Admissions Office
Room 19 / E17 Neuer Graben 27
49074 Osnabrueck
Germany

Tel. +49 541 969 7777 (info line)

studentsoffice@uni-osnabrueck.de

Services

Possibility of finding part- Students who have completed their Bachelor's studies may be employed as student assistants.
time employment

Accommodation The accommodation office of the student services ("Studentenwerk") offers modern single rooms
in dormitories and also helps students to find private rooms and flats. The rooms must be rented
for at least half a year. Costs for a single room in a student dormitory are approx. 180 to 270 EUR per
month.

Contact
Osnabrück University
Admissions Office

Neuer Graben 27
49074 Osnabrück

studentsoffice@uni-osnabrueck.de
Course website: https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/en/prospective-students/studiengaenge-a-z/translate-to-english-conflict-studies-
and-peacebuilding-master-of-arts/

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Political Science 13
 Political Science
University of Cologne • Köln

Overview

Degree Master of Arts

Teaching language
English

Languages Most of our courses are offered in English. Therefore, it is possible to apply without knowledge of
German and to complete your Master's degree in English.

Programme duration 4 semesters

Beginning Winter semester

Application deadline 15 June for the next winter semester

Applicants with a (Bachelor's) degree acquired abroad must apply online and via post at uni-assist
before 15 June.

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Combined Master's degree / No

PhD programme

Joint degree / double degree No

programme

Description/content The University of Cologne's Master's in Political Science offers a research-oriented study
programme with course offerings across a range of political science areas. Thematic areas include:

Comparative Political Institutions

Comparative Political Economy
Empirical Democratic Theory
International Relations
European and Multi-level Politics
Political Science Methods

The empirical and analytical focus of the programme enables you to analyse political phenomena
using state-of-the-art research methods and to carry out an independent research project. Upon
graduating from the the programme, you will be ready for a professional career in many areas of
politics or for the continuation of your studies through a PhD programme in political science.

The department hosts numerous research projects funded by international and national funding
agencies (such as the European Research Council), providing Master's students the opportunity to
gain first-hand experience in conducting political science research as student assistants.

The associated research centre, Cologne Center for Comparative Politics (CCCP), brings together
junior and senior political scientists at the department who work on comparative research related
to electoral politics and representation, political institutions, political economy, and political
methodology. Moreover, professors at the CCCP are part of the Cluster of Excellence “ECONtribute:
Markets and Public Policy”, a joint research centre at the Universities of Cologne and Bonn funded
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 by the German Excellence Strategy.

Course Details

Course organisation The MA programme includes a module area in “Political Science Research Methods”, which offers
training in foundations of research methods, including research design and logic, qualitative
methods, and quantitative and computational methods with the statistical software R.

In addition to these foundational methods courses, advanced research projects are offered, in
which you apply advanced empirical research methods to current research questions in politics.
For instance, past MA courses including training in quantitative text analysis, social media analysis,
experiments and causal inference, process tracing, and qualitative comparative analysis.

The Master’s thesis is written towards the end of the programme and can be research or practice-
oriented, corresponding to your interest.

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A Diploma supplement will Yes

be issued

Course-specific, integrated No
German language courses

Course-specific, integrated No
English language courses

Costs / Funding

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Semester contribution The semester contribution amounts to approx. 270 EUR per semester. The fee includes a semester
ticket that covers public transport in the entire federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Funding opportunities Yes

within the university

Description of the above- Scholarships are available.

mentioned funding
opportunities within the
university

Requirements / Registration

Academic admission Overall grade of at least 2.7 (German grading system) in the Bachelor’s degree programme
requirements At least 36 ECTS credits in Political Science
At least 9 further ECTS credits in in Methodology and Empirical Social Research

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 Language requirements English language skills B2

Application deadline 15 June for the next winter semester

Applicants with a (Bachelor's) degree acquired abroad must apply online and via post at uni-assist
before 15 June.

Submit application to https://masterbewerbung-wiso.uni-koeln.de/default/start?lang=en

Services

Accommodation Accommodation is available through the student union ("Kölner Studierendenwerk") or on the
private housing market. Rent for a single room in a student hall of residence is approx. 200-300 EUR.
Rent for a single room on the private housing market is approx. 400 EUR.

Specific specialist or non-

Buddy programme
specialist support for
Tutors
international students and
Specialist counselling
doctoral candidates

Contact
University of Cologne
Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences

50931 Köln

wiso-beratung@uni-koeln.de
Course website: https://www.wiso.uni-koeln.de/en/studies/master/master-political-science/

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