Politics and Democracy Master of Science
An interdisciplinary Master's programme exploring the challenges, resilience, and future of democracy globally.
Best for:Best for students holding a bachelor's degree who are passionate about political science, global governance, and the future of democratic institutions.
Overview
The Master of Science in Politics and Democracy at Leuphana University Lüneburg equips students with advanced tools to analyze, critique, and improve democratic systems worldwide. Run in close collaboration with the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA), the programme places a unique emphasis on democratic developments in both the Global North and the Global South. Over four semesters, students engage with contemporary issues such as the rise of populism, misinformation, and the influence of authoritarian states. The curriculum encourages critical inquiry, comparative study, and international perspectives through structured coursework and academic exchange opportunities.
What you'll do
- Attend and actively participate in seminars, lectures, and interactive modules taught entirely in English
- Examine factors contributing to democratic resilience, decline, and institutional trust
- Conduct comparative analyses of political structures across the Global North and Global South
- Engage with specialist literature, case studies, and international guest lectures
- Complete independent research assignments and collaborate with peers on group projects
- Fulfill the requirements of a four-semester curriculum culminating in a Master's thesis
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; C1 level required (e.g., Cambridge C1 Advanced, TOEFL iBT 85, IELTS Academic 5.5)
Instruction: English
- Ability to critically analyze complex political and social phenomena
- Strong foundational knowledge in political science or related social sciences
- Capacity for independent academic research and structured writing
- Readiness to engage in interdisciplinary and international comparative study
- Applicants from non-EU countries and the United Kingdom must apply by 1 May for the winter semester
- Applicants from EU countries, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland must apply by 1 June for the winter semester
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-06-01 (Europe/Berlin)
Applicants must submit their documentation through the uni-assist portal or the university's MyCampus platform before the specified deadline. Ensure all academic certificates and official English language test scores are uploaded correctly. Non-EU applicants must meet the earlier application deadline of May 1.
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- Bachelor's degree transcript and certificate
- Official English language proficiency certificate
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