Roads to Democracies: Master of Arts in Politics and Culture
Explore historical and contemporary perspectives on democratic governance through an international interdisciplinary master's program.
Best for:Best for students with a background in social sciences or humanities seeking a career in international policy, democratic governance, or global research.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Roads to Democracies at the University of Siegen is a four-semester interdisciplinary program focused on democratic governance from historical, political, and cultural viewpoints. Students analyze political institutions, global challenges, and the resilience of democracies across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. The curriculum combines core seminars, empirical research methods, optional study abroad periods, and an integrated internship. Graduates gain advanced analytical skills to prepare for careers in international organizations, NGOs, research institutions, and public policy.
What you'll do
- Complete compulsory core modules covering actors, institutions, and empirical research on democracy
- Participate in seminars, blended-learning courses, workshops, and lectures
- Draft a research exposé and successfully complete a Master's thesis and presentation
- Undertake an integrated eight-week professional internship
- Achieve an average of 30 credit points per semester to reach the 120 ECTS total
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in history, political science, sociology, or a closely related subject with a minimum duration of three years
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English C1 proficiency required, demonstrated via TOEFL iBT 95, IELTS 7, Cambridge C1 Advanced, PTE Academic 76, or equivalent university certificate
Instruction: English
- Ability to conduct independent scientific work
- Relevant methodological competencies in social sciences or humanities
- Capacity to write academic research papers and a thesis proposal
- First academic degree with an overall final grade of at least 2.5 in the German grading system or international equivalent
- Successful evaluation of the study-related special qualification based on submitted application documents
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-04-30
Applicants must submit their documentation through the university's online application portal, Unisono. Ensure all academic certificates, language proofs, motivational essays, and research exposés are prepared in English or accompanied by certified translations.
- CV
- University entrance certificate
- University certificates and transcripts of records
- Language certificate
- Letter of motivation
- Master's thesis research exposé
- Letter of recommendation
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