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University of Siegen
Siegen
Roads to Democracies
Subjects: Roads to Democracies;Social Sciences
M.A. | Master of Arts
Course description
The M.A. Roads to Democracies - Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Politics and Culture is a research-focused, international, and interdisciplinary program. It is offered by the Department of History and the Department of Social Sciences, with additional partner universities participating in student exchanges. This program equips students with analytical tools and theoretical knowledge to understand and explain the connections between institutional structures, political processes, and the social and cultural foundations of democracy. The interdisciplinary curriculum covers political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of democratic ideas, institutions, and structures, both within and outside Europe. The aim is to provide a comprehensive understanding of how democracy functions and evolves in different contexts.
Program Information
| Study Location | Siegen |
| Start Semester | Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | 321 EUR |
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | No information |
| IELTS | C1 |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | No information |
A very good command of English (equivalent to Level C1 of the CEFR) documented by internationally recognised test certificates (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge certificate). In some cases students can be exempted from submitting a formal test certificate, e.g. when students have obtained a BA degree from a university where the language of instruction was English
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the Master's program requires a proof of a study-related special qualification. A study-related special qualification is ascertained when the submitted documents, in particular the transcript of records, the letter of motivation and the exposé show that the student has the ability to conduct independent scientific work and has the relevant methodological competencies that enable him/her to successfully complete the Master's program. The assessment of the study-related special qualification is part of the application procedurAn above average first academic degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in history, political science, sociology or in a related field of study with a final grade of at least "good" (local grade 2,5).
Document Requirements
Letter of motivation (English, 750 to 1000 words with information about professional qualifications, personal motivation described from a professional-scientific perspective) Short CV in English (English) Certified copies of university degree certificates, transcripts of records and university entrance certificate Language certificates (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, see website for further information) An exposé of research ideas for the applicant's potential Master's thesis of 2000 to 2500 words in English, which must meet scientific standardsand include references to the current state of research A letter of recommendation from a university professor in English
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Restricted |
| Application | directly at the University |
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