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Program Overview Master's Program in Political Science (MaPS)

Here you can see which courses are included in the program.

Semester 1

Module 1

The following courses are included and are taken in parallel:

  • SK2304 Research Design in Political Science, 7.5 credits
  • SK2201 Advanced Comparative Politics, 7.5 credits

Module 2

The following course is included:

SK2305 Advanced Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences, 15 credits

Semester 2

Module 1

The following courses are included:

  • SK2202 Advanced Political Behavior, 7.5 credits
  • SK2203 Advanced Public Administration, 7.5 credits

Module 2

The following course is included:

SK2204 Selected Topics in Political Science, 15 credits

Semester 3

Option 1: Modules 1 and 2

Choose one of the following options:

  • SK2420 Internship, 30 credits
  • Studies Abroad, 30 credits

Option 2: Module 1 and Module 2

Module 1

Choose one of the following courses:

  • SK2205 Advanced Topics in Political Science, 15 credits
  • SK2412 Internship, 15 credits

Module 2

Choose one of the following courses:

  • SK2303 Methodological Specialization, 15 credits
  • SK2412 Internship, 15 credits
  • AG2202 Advanced Topics in International and Comparative Politics, 15 credits

Semester 4

The following course is included:

SK2532 Master's Thesis in Political Science, 30 credits