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Study program
University
City
University of Bamberg
Double MA Degree in Political Science
M.A. (Master of Arts)
Subjects: Political Sciences
M.A.
Degree
English only
Language
Winter semester: 30 Jun
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
€1777 / €4428
Tuition fees (per semester)
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Application:
- directly at University
- Study mode:
- On campus
- Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
- The University of Bamberg doesn't charge tuition fees. The University of Essex charges the amount of £ 6,200 for UK/EU and £ 15,450 for non-EU students.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in political science or another congenial program in the social sciences with:
- A minimum of 70 ECTS credits accumulated in classes with a political science background or empirical methods (methods component maximal 20 of the 70 ECTS) and at least an average mark of 2.5 for their degree classification, or
- A minimum of 90 ECTS credits in classes with a political science background or empirical methods (methods component maximal 20 of the 90 ECTS) and a minimum grade point average of 3.0 for their overall degree classification (according to the regulations of Bamberg’s MA in Political Science).
If you are unsure, whether your ECTS credits can be counted as being acquired in classes with a political science background, you should nevertheless apply. Courses in sociology, philosophy, economics or similar disciplines may also be included, if relevant to political science.
GPA Rate 3.00
GPA Comment
At least an average mark of 3.0 for their degree classification.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
English Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Specification: 176 overall, with at least 162 in each area.
Specification: 176 overall, with at least 162 in each area.
IELTS
min 6.5
Specification: With at least 5.5 in each area.
Specification: With at least 5.5 in each area.
TOEFL iBT
min 88
Specification: With minimum component scores of: 17 (Listening), 18 (Reading), 17 (Writing) and 20 (Speaking).
Specification: With minimum component scores of: 17 (Listening), 18 (Reading), 17 (Writing) and 20 (Speaking).
PTE Academic
min 60
Specification: With at least 51 in each area.
Specification: With at least 51 in each area.
Trinitiy
min ISE Level III: Pass
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
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For Candidates with previous degree from
Winter Semester
(starting in October)
(starting in October)
Summer Semester
(starting in April)
(starting in April)
GermanyWinter semester: -
Summer semester: -
Another EU CountryWinter semester: -
Summer semester: -
Rest of the worldWinter semester: -
Summer semester: -
Application Procedure & Selection
Application:
directly at University
Application Fee:
none
Application Documents
Candidates wishing to enter the double master's program will be expected to submit specific documents, among others these include:
- A letter of motivation written in English.
- A CV written in English.
- For candidates whose first language is not English, evidence of their English speaking and writing abilities (see language requirements).
- Two references, typically from professors with personal knowledge of the applicant.