MA in Political Science / 2 years
This program specifically addresses the needs of students who have a three-year study background in political science (or a related discipline) and would like to gain more structured and comprehensive knowledge about contemporary political theory, European politics, and different research methodologies and empirical skills necessary for the practice of political science.
Duration
2 years
Starting Date
September
Application Deadline
1st of February
Tuition Fee
€ 12,000 per year
Location
Vienna, Austria
Degree
Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree
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This program specifically addresses the needs of students who have a three-year study background in political science (or a related discipline) and would like to gain more structured and comprehensive knowledge about contemporary political theory, European politics, and different research methodologies and empirical skills necessary for the practice of political science.
The program targets both future academics and students who wish to pursue careers in non-academic jobs requiring considerable skills in social and political analysis, typically in the civil service, the news media, NGOs, political and cultural organizations, and private businesses.
Specializations
The program offers several streams of specialization. In the course of your studies, you can specialize in a field of your choice, and receive from the department – in addition to the MA diploma – a certificate in that particular field within the discipline.
- Comparative Politics
- Social and Political Theory
- Political Communication
- Political Economy
- Electoral Politics
- Political Research Methodology and Social Analysis
- Comparative European Politics
- Post-communist Politics
- Public Policy
- Constitutional Politics
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Courses include:
- Comparative Politics
- Introduction to Political Communication
- Political Economy: Basics in Macroeconomics
- Political Economy: Core Issues and Conceptual Frameworks in Political Economy
- The Political Economy of the European Union
- The Political Economy of Non-democracy
- Political Theory
- Elections and Democracy
- Comparative European Politics
- Constitutionalism and Democracy
- Re-imagining Social Movements
- Reinterpreting Political Violence in Twentieth-Century Europe: A Comparative Analysis
- Representation, Power and Manipulation in Legislatures
- Revolutions and Civil Wars in the Twentieth Century: A Comparative Analysis
- Welfare States in the Current Era: Origins, Issues and Challenges
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Admissions requirements:
- Completed online application form
- Proof of English proficiency
- Letters of recommendation
- CV
- Bachelor’s degree, ideally in political science, other social science disciplines, economics, philosophy, public policy or public administration, law and media
- Academic records
- Statement of purpose
- Essay on an issue or problem in political science
- Writing sample(s)
Application deadlines:
- February 1, 2025 for master’s and PhD studies with financial aid
- March 15, 2025 for self-financing master’s candidates who will require a study visa
- August 15, 2024 for self-financing master’s candidates who will not require a study visa