Interdisciplinary Studies on Eastern Europe (MA)
An interdisciplinary Master's programme focusing on the social, political, and cultural dynamics of Eastern Europe.
Best for:Best for students with a background in humanities or social sciences seeking an interdisciplinary approach to Eastern European regional studies.
Overview
The Interdisciplinary Studies on Eastern Europe Master of Arts at Justus Liebig University Giessen is a two-year, full-time programme hosted by the Giessen Centre for Eastern European Studies (GiZo). It provides a comprehensive framework for analyzing social, political, legal, and cultural developments across Eastern Europe, Turkey, and the Turkic-speaking regions of the former Soviet Union. Students engage in an individual curriculum consisting of a major subject and two minor elements, culminating in a research-based Master's thesis. The programme emphasizes applied research and offers students the professional competence to evaluate complex regional relations. It is designed for those seeking to build a research-oriented or job-focused profile in regional studies.
What you'll do
- Complete five modules in the chosen major subject.
- Complete two modules in each of the two selected minor subjects.
- Conduct independent research for the Master's thesis in the fourth semester.
- Participate in interdisciplinary modules and language training.
- Engage in project work or optional internships related to the region.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in humanities or social sciences or an equivalent recognized degree.
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: German (B2 for application, C1 for enrollment).
Instruction: German
- Proven knowledge in the chosen major subject (20 CP).
- Proven knowledge in one of the chosen minor subjects (10 CP).
- German language proficiency at B2 level for application (C1 for enrollment).
- Applicants must hold a recognized BA degree or equivalent.
- Applicants must meet the specific German language certification requirements.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-08-15
Applications must be submitted via the uni-assist portal or the university's online application website. Applicants should ensure they provide all required documentation and proof of language proficiency according to the university's guidelines.
- BA degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- German language proficiency certificate
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