Structure and Content
Study options
By choosing their study option, students focus either on economics or cultural studies:
- European Social and Economic Policy Analysis
- European Social and Cultural Policy Analysis
Applicants decide on one of the two options BEFORE starting their studies and apply accordingly.
Structure and Content |
1st Semester - Disciplinary tools of the tradeThematic introductory modules, scientific-methodical basic modules |
2nd Semester - Fundamentals and Application of European Policy AnalysisCore modules on disciplinary policy analysis, deepening knowledge through elective modules |
3rd Semester - Transfer of academic approaches into practice and beyond EuropeTransfer module with practitioners of EU policy-making, extension to global issues through elective modules |
4th semester - Independent, interdisciplinary implementation and competence practiceApplication module in team project (incl. student conference), Master's thesis |
Study objectives
Graduates are able to scientifically analyse, evaluate and critically question the policy-making process of the European Union from a political, sociological and economic/cultural and communicative perspective. Personal competences such as communication and interdisciplinary reflection and cooperation skills are trained through various teaching formats and applied in a group project. Graduates bring a broad spectrum of knowledge, high adaptability and a solution-oriented approach to the labour market.
Module handbook (German/English)
Career
On the one hand, the degree programme qualifies students scientifically for further academic training (doctorate) and, on the other hand, for the labour market.
Graduates can work in:
- Public administrations (e.g., European ministries, agencies, EU institutions, government agencies, international organisations)
- Private national and international companies (e.g., in lobbying, consulting)
- Associations and interest groups (e.g., EU-wide or global NGOs, foundations, trade unions, umbrella organisations)
- Cultural institutions (e.g., in EU-wide acquisition or implementation of projects)
- Media
