European Governance in Transformation - Master of Arts
The social science Master's course focuses on the normative foundations of European integration, the analysis of the status quo and the development prospects of the European Union (EU).
The social science Master's degree course focuses on teaching the normative and theoretical foundations of European integration and analyzing the development of the European Union (EU).
In the basic modules, the course initially teaches how the market, power and community are used as points of reference in analytical-descriptive studies and in political-normative concepts in order to achieve a better understanding of governance in Europe. The qualification area enables students to deepen and expand their practical professional and research skills. Further specialization takes place via a freely selectable cross-curricular course offering of 30 CP. Both professional and specialist skills can be acquired as part of an integrated stay abroad. The compulsory research seminar offers the opportunity to carry out small research projects and thus prepares students for their Master's thesis.
Possible professional fields include politics and administration at European, national and regional level, in national or international non-governmental organizations, in the private sector, in press and public relations work and in the media. At the same time, graduates qualify for activities in research and teaching.
Study plan "European Governance in Transformation" (M.A.)
| Sem. | SOZ-MER-GE: Fundamentals and Development of the Community (10 CP) | SOZ-MER-PM: Organization of power in the EU (10 CP) | SCO-MER-IS: The EU as a power in the international system (10 CP) | SCO-MER-EM: European Market between Unity and Variety (10 CP) | SOZ-MER-EZ: European Civil Society between Unity and Variety (10 CP) | Professional and Research practice (20 CP) | SOZ-M-FWB: Free elective area (26 CP) | |
| 1st/3rd semester | Theoretical Perspectives on EU research (4/6 CP) | Governance in the EU (4/6 CP) | EU and Global Governance (4/6 CP) | Varieties of capitalism (focus: Europe) (4/6 CP) | Civil Society(s) in Comparison (4/6 CP) | Compulsory Study guidance in the 1st semester Compulsory (14 CP) SOZ-MBF-FS: Research seminar (8 CP) SOZ-MBF-PP: A course on "EU from the practical perspective" (4 CP) SOZ-MBF-KO: Master's thesis colloquium (2 CP each) |
5 courses | |
| 2nd/4th semester | The political thinking of Europe (6/4 CP) | Europeanization of national politics (6/4 CP) | Globalization and European politics (6/4 CP) | Trans- formation welfare state regimes in Europe (6/4 CP) | Work in Change (6/4 CP) | Mediation of interests in the European Union (6/4 CP) | Compulsory elective (6 CP):
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| Stay abroad | ||||||||
| (a) Study abroad (usually in the 3rd semester): up to 30 CP creditable or (b) Internship abroad (usually during lecture-free periods; at least 2 months; 6 CP creditable in the free elective area) | ||||||||
| 4th semester | SOZ-MAR: Master's thesis - 24 CP | |||||||
The access requirement is a first professionally qualifying degree in Political or Social Science, European Studies, a dual-subject Bachelor's degree in Political Science or a comparable professional qualification. With a letter of motivation supporting your application, you can provide additional proof of your professional qualifications, e.g. through research relevance, topicality and quality of the Bachelor's thesis, research activities (internships) or study visits abroad or other achievements (publications, prizes, awards). English language skills must be proven to be at least level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Foreign applicants must provide proof of German language skills in accordance with the German language examination certificate for university admission at level DSH 1. Further information on the access requirements can be found in the admission regulations.
Applicants in possession of international certification must demonstrate sufficient levels of German Language Proficiency.
This program is not subject to admission restrictions.
All information pertaining to the application process may be found at Application, Admission and Enrollment.
German and international applicants with German certification can find all information about the application and the application deadline for the desired semester under Master's degree programs (single subject).
Please note: different application conditions and deadlines may apply for Applicants with Non-German Certification!
A special profile feature of the degree course is the compulsory choice between a subject-related integrated study abroad course of up to 30 CP in the third semester and / or an internship abroad of at least two months. Study credits earned abroad can be credited, especially in the free elective area. The department's Office for Study Abroad and Internships is available to provide advice and arrange study places abroad.
Studying at Osnabrück University means you will be subject to semester fees. Depending on how much of your study credit (standard period of study plus tolerance semester) you have used up, you may also have to pay long-term study fees. Additional information on this topic may be found at How Much does Studying Cost?
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