Developmеnt Studiеs

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a social science, i.e. economics, anthropology, demography, empirical social or human geography, sociology, political science, administrative science, or any other equivalent degree with a minimum of 60 ECTS credits in one or several of these disciplines.

Minimum standard period of study: 3 years.

Any past achievements and qualifications gained in 'Wirtschaftswissenschaften' (combined business and economics programs) must be derived specifically from economics ('Volkswirtschaftslehre') modules.

Out of the 60 ECTS, credits referenced above, 10 ECTS credits (or a minimum of 300 hours of coursework) must come from empirical research methods, such as data collection, data analysis, mathematics, and/or statistics. A general course in research methods is not enough and does not count in this case.

If you are unable to provide your degree and examination certificate for your first degree at the time of application, e.g. because it has not been issued yet, you may send a preliminary academic record/transcript (of records) instead. This should show the courses and assessments completed as well as the marks/grades/results achieved and comply with the above requirement regarding the final grade. If you apply using your preliminary transcript instead of the final certificates, you will be offered a place on condition that you submit your final certificates to the Student Registration Office by no later than the 10th week of lectures in the first semester of your degree program at the University of Рassau.