Study Programme

Of the 120 ECTS credits, 48 credits are attained in the extensive fundamentals module, in which you will acquire a working knowledge of theories, methods and core aspects of European governance.

Module 1
Power and authority in political systems – theoretical and methodological perspectives

Module 2
Theoretical foundations of legitimacy and integration in EU governance

Module 3
Political economy of the EU and national democracy

Module 4
Future development of European integration

You will gain another 24 ECTS credits in the mandatory elective modules. Here, you can specialise either in "The Role of the EU in International and Global Policy" or in "Public Policy" with a focus on European social politics.

Elective Course Plan I: "International and Global Policy" 

Module 5
The EU in the international political economy

Module 6
Europe’s role in International Relations

Module 7
Issues in international governance

Mandatory Elective Course Plan II: "Public Policy"

Module 8
European social policy in the 21st centrury

Module 9
Policy fields in the multi-level system

Module 10
Participation of public and private actors in European politics

In addition, you can deepen your knowledge in the field of interdisciplinary European Studies (Sociology, History, Law and Economy), prepare your career start in the course of internships or expand your language skills in the supplementary course plan. This area covers 18 ECTS credits.

Module 11
Legal foundations of European integration

Module 12
Interdisciplinary contributions to European Studies

Module 13
Research methods in the social sciences

Module 14
Professional skills development

Module 15
Field trip

Module 16
Internship

Finally, you will acquire 30 ECTS credits in the exam module by authoring your Master’s thesis. A colloquium will provide you with the opportunity to discuss your research in detail with other students and the lecturers. Thus, the colloquium will complement individual supervision by lecturers and enhance the feedback that you will receive early on in your planning and writing process. The final step will be to defend your written thesis in the course of an oral exam.

A module in the mandatory and mandatory elective course plan generally covers 12 CP and can contain the following elements in varying combinations. Your final mark is calculated by weighting your individual marks according to the credit points awarded:

The exam module covers 30 CP and is composed as follows: