Political Conflict Studies TU Dortmund University

The BA Political Conflict Studies (PCS) focuses on social and political conflicts – their causes, dynamics, and solutions – from a political science perspective. Combining International Relations, Comparative Politics, and Political Theory, PCS explores conflicts in their full complexity and encourages students to think outside the box.

• international and practice-oriented outlook
• interdisciplinary exchange within and beyond political science
• training in diverse research methodologies

Exemplary questions addressed by the programme include the following: How do democracies manage political conflict and contestation? How does populism affect political processes? What does justice mean and how can it be implemented? What causes civil and international wars and how can such violent conflicts be ended? In what ways can regional integration help to navigate conflict? What challenges do identity, religion, and culture raise in different political and social settings? What role does sustainability play in politics?

Non-EU/EEA nationals: Application period usually starts at the beginning of January and ends on 15 May.

EU/EEA nationals: Application period usually starts in late March and ends the Friday before the start of the lecture period (usually early in October).

We recommend applying as early as possible.

• University entrance qualification equivalent to the German Abitur
• English language proficiency at B2 level

For non-EU/EEA applicants: result of a digital or paper-based TestAS test with the humanities/cultural studies/social science subject module, with a score of at least 100 points in both the core test and the subject module. The test must not be older than one year at the time of application.

There is a semester contribution of 300 to 350 EUR per semester, which includes various services such as the public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket).