Roads to Democracies
Master of Arts (M.A.)
"Roads to Democracies: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Politics and Culture" is a vibrant, research-led master’s program that combines international and interdisciplinary approaches to critically examine political and cultural transformations across history and today.
Shape Your Future at the University of Siegen
"Roads to Democracies: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Politics and Culture" is a vibrant, research-led master’s program that combines international and interdisciplinary approaches to critically examine political and cultural transformations across history and today. The interdisciplinary curriculum delves into the political, economic, historical, social, and cultural dimensions of democratic ideas, institutions, and structures both within and beyond Europe. It integrates the disciplines of history, political science, and sociology, offering students a comprehensive understanding of democracy's multifaceted nature. The program aims to equip students with analytical frameworks and theoretical insights that enable them to identify, explain, and critically reflect on the interplay between institutional arrangements, political dynamics, and the cultural and social foundations underpinning democratic societies.
Quick Facts
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Start of studies
Winter semester and
summer semester -
Standard period of study
4 semesters -
Admission restricted
No -
Language of instruction
English
Career Prospects
The Master of Arts degree in the Roads to Democracies program qualifies graduates to pursue further academic qualifications, including doctoral studies.
The degree program prepares graduates for responsible roles in national and international organizations, including:
- UN and EU institutions
- parliaments
- ministries
- political education
- non-governmental organizations
- development cooperation
- International and internationally active companies or research institutions
Departmental Examination Regulations/Degree Plans/Module Handbooks
General Examination Regulations for the Master’s Degree (known in German as Rahmenprüfungsordnungen-Master, or RPO-M) and the general subject-specific regulations in the Departmental Examination Regulations (PHIL-FPO-M) define the general framework conditions for studying in Siegen and in particular within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
In addition, the Departmental Examination Regulations (Fachprüfungsordnungen, FPOs) for the individual degree programs or degree components define the basic structures of a degree program or degree component (such as admission requirements and curriculum). The departmental examination regulations are accompanied by recommended course sequences, which present an ideal course of study in the individual subjects, as well as module descriptions (content-related information on modules).
The current (German-language) version of an FPO automatically applies to students when they enroll for their first semester.
Good reasons for studying Roads to Democracies at the University of Siegen
- Highly topical program addressing the global challenges faced by even established democracies
- Individualized guidance from lecturers thanks to the favorable student-to-faculty ratio
- Extensive global network with students from Asia, Africa, North and South America, and neighboring European countries
- Well-established and easily accessible Erasmus partnerships offer excellent opportunities to study abroad through the program
- Very attractive study and learning conditions: top library, excellent language center
- Excellent living conditions in Siegen: abundant forests nearby, available spots in student residences, and strong support systems for students with children
