
Double MA Degree in Political Science
- Start Dates
- Winter Semester: October
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Application:
- directly at the 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 £ 9,660 for UK/EU and £ 20,700 for non-EU students.
Course Description
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor’s degree 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.
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.
Specification: 176 overall.
Specification: With at least 5.5 in each area.
Specification: With minimum component scores of: 17 (Listening), 18 (Reading), 17 (Writing) and 20 (Speaking).
Specification: 176 overall.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines

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Application Procedure & Selection
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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.
Applicants who do not hold German citizenship should apply to this program via the University of Essex.