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Governance und Public Policy

Master of Arts; language: German

Enrolment in the first or a higher semester will be possible for the last time in the 2027 summer semester. Re-registration can be completed for the last time in the 2029/30 winter semester. The modules will be available until 31 March 2030. A successor degree programme is currently being planned.

With further questions, please contact the student advisory service.

Description

The focus of the Master of Arts degree in Governance und Public Policy is on “Governance”. In addition to providing a general, in-depth overview of various theoretical issues in political science, the degree programme is designed to provide comprehensive information on governance in multi-level governance systems. Additional important issues include the diversification of decision-making processes at both national and international levels, change in political institutions, new forms of political governance and new types of bargaining systems.

The degree programme is designed around research as its central aim. Students participate in a research colloquium which will serve as a basis for a later career in the field of social sciences.

Sample module overview
Sample module overview

Information on the study programme
Module Handbook
Study Regulations with Semester Course and Examination Schedule
Course Catalogue

Points of contact
Institute of Political Science
Office for Student Affairs
Departmental Student Advisory Service
Departmental Students' Representative Committee

Semesters 4
Language German. Individual courses can be offered in English. Please be aware that scientific literature is be read and edited also in English or other foreign languages.
Start of studies Winter semester, summer semester
Internship Optional internship
Admission requirements 1. A degree B.A. Politikwissenschaft oder J.B.A. Politikwissenschaft of TU Darmstadt (reference programmes) or an equivalent degree
2. Passed Entrance requirements verification in accordance with the Competences description
Admission procedure Provided that the admission requirements (entrance examination) are met, there are no numerical admission restrictions.
Application Online application
How and when to provide the certification of the bachelor's degree
Formal and language requirements for applicants with international qualifications
Good to Know Pre-Courses & orientation week
Website for first-year students
Preparatory courses for international students
Studying from A to Z
Costs and budget

Politische Theorie, M.A.
Internationale Studien/Friedens- und Konfliktforschung, M.A.

The career prospects for social scientists in general and for graduates of Political Science in particular, i.e. Master of Arts holders in Governance und Public Policy, are widely varied. An important feature of this broad spectrum includes practical experience, which students may obtain during their degree, depending on which specialisations they wish to focus on.

Political scientists also work with schoolbook and textbook editors, with publishing houses (e.g. as copy editors), with radio, television and newspaper editing desks, in PR and marketing agencies, in libraries and archives, with international organisations and in the cultural field. With additional business management qualification, political scientists may also find positions in business enterprises (e.g. in business and marketing or human resources). Other options include working in the public service or with press agencies, which are areas where social scientists often work in.

In general, political scientists often find themselves working in research and teaching at universities. In addition, they are also found in statistical, market and polling institutes for political parties, associations, international organizations or in public administration.

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