International Political and Social Science Research University of Marburg

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Focus

Comprehensive training in the analysis of political and social phenomena on the basis of solid methodological knowledge, quantitative and qualitative research designs, expanded to include methods such as statistical analyses, data visualisations and qualitative discourse analyses, Combination of theoretical specialisation with practice-oriented research, Inequality and Diversity – Causes and Consequences of Social and Political Inequality, Digital Societies – the impact of digitalisation on society and politics, International Politics and Conflict – Dynamics of International and Local Conflicts and Challenges of Global Politics

Target group

Graduates who have completed a relevant Bachelor’s degree course with an overall grade of at least 2.7 in Social Sciences or proof of a comparable professionally qualifying certificate of academic degree obtained in Germany or abroad.

Applicants must proof that at least 10 credit points have been acquired in the area of social science methods, including at least 5 credit points in the area of quantitative methods and/or statistics.

Annotation

The Master’s degree course in "International Political and Social Science Research" provides in-depth methodological knowledge for the analysis of political and social developments. In four semesters, the research-oriented degree course combines theoretical study with practical research, preparing students specifically for scientific and analytical work.

In terms of content, the degree course combines intensive methodology training with three central topics:

- Inequality and Diversity – Research into the causes and consequences of social and political inequality.
- Digital Societies – Analysis of the impact of digitalisation on society and politics.
- International Politics and Conflict – Examining international and local conflict dynamics as well as global political challenges.

This interdisciplinary approach enables students to critically examine current social developments and to research them using sound scientific methods.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/studium/nach-dem-abschluss/masterstudium/masterstudiengaenge/international-political-and-social-science-research-m-a

Tuition fees

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Main language

English