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Here you can find information on the course structure

Please find below the tabular module overview, which gives you a quick overview of all modules in the program and whether they are mandatory or compulsory elective. The module handbook provides a detailed description and important information about all modules, including examination forms and regulations as well as the teaching cycle.

  • Tabular module overview

    The Master's program „International Political and Social Science Research” is structured into four main areas of study:
    Research Methods, Research Fields, Research internship, and the Master Thesis.

    MANDATORY/ COMPULSARY ELECTIVE MODULE CREDIT POINTS EXPLANATIONS
    Research Methods  24
    Tool-Kit for Research Mandatory 12
    Methods I Mandatory 6
    Methods II Mandatory 6
    Research Fields 60
    Researching Inequality and Diversity Compulsory Elective 12 Choose at least 2 of these 3 modules.
    Researching Digital Societies Compulsory Elective 12 Choose at least 2 of these 3 modules.
    Researching International Politics and Conflict Compulsory Elective 12 Choose at least 2 of these 3 modules.
    Research Project I Mandatory 12
    Research Project II Mandatory 12
    Profile Module(s) Compulsory Elective 2x6 or 1x12
    International Political and Social Science Research - study abroad I
    		 Compulsory Elective  6
    International Political and Social Science Research - study abroad II Compulsory Elective  6
    International Political and Social Science Research - study abroad III Compulsory Elective  6
    International Political and Social Science Research - study abroad IV Compulsory Elective  6
    Research Internship
    		 12
    Research Internship Mandatory 12
    Master Thesis 24
    Master Thesis Mandatory 24
    Total 120

  • Module handbook

    The module handbook with detailed module descriptions and important information about all modules, including examination forms and regulations as well as the teaching cycle, can be found here. [The link to the final document will be added a.s.a.p.!]

  • List of imported modules

    See appendix 2 in the  study and examination regulations. Should the list ever be expanded, you will find the updated version here.

  • Module handbooks for imported modules

    Please find the module handbooks for imported modules from FB 02  here and for  imported modules from FB19 here.