Your future begins in Siegen
The Master's degree program "Roads to Democracies Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Politics and Culture" is an international, interdisciplinary and research-oriented degree program. The interdisciplinary curriculum focuses on political, economic, historical, social and cultural aspects of democratic ideas, institutions and structures within and outside Europe and integrates the subjects of history, political science and sociology. The aim of the programme is to familiarize students with analytical concepts and theoretical knowledge that allow them to recognize, explain and reflect on the connections between institutional structures, political processes and the cultural and social foundations of democracies.
Everything at a glance
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Start of studies
winter semester and
summer semester -
Standard period of study
4 semesters -
Admission restricted
Yes -
Language of instruction
English
Career prospects
The Master of Arts degree in the study program Roads to Democracies qualifies graduates for further academic qualification as part of a doctorate.
The degree program qualifies graduates for responsible activities in e.g:
- national and international organizations, such as
- UN and EU institutions
- parliaments
- ministries
- political education
- non-governmental organizations
- development cooperation
- International and internationally active companies or research
Subject examinationregulations including study plans and module descriptions
In addition to the framework examination regulations (RPO-M) and the general subject-specific regulations of the subject examination regulations (PHIL-FPO-M), the subject examination regulations of the individual (partial) degree programs (FPOs) define the basic structures of a (partial) degree program (e.g. admission requirements and content to be studied). The subject examination regulations are accompanied by course plans, which represent the recommended exemplary course of study in the individual subjects, as well as module descriptions (content information on modules).
The current version of an FPO automatically applies to students when they enrol for their first semester.
Good reasons for studying Roads to Democracies at the University of Siegen
- Highly topical study program in view of the pressure that even established democracies are under worldwide
- Very close contact with lecturers due to the good supervision ratio on the course
- Great global contacts with students from Asia, Africa, North and South America, neighboring European countries
- Well-established and accessible Erasmus partnerships. The program provides the opportunity to study abroad, which can be realized very well through Erasmus.
- Very attractive study and learning conditions: top library, great language center
- Very good living conditions in Siegen: lots of forest, free places in student residences, support structures for students with children
