Study program

University

City

Universität Hamburg

Politics, Economics and Philosophy

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Subjects: Philosophy, Political Sciences, Economics

Economics

M.Sc.

Degree

No. of places

English only

Language

Winter semester: 31 Mar

Application Deadlines

2 Years (starting: Winter semester)

Duration

Free

Tuition fees (per semester)

Starting: Winter semester
Mode of admission:: local admission restriction
Application:: directly at University
Study mode:: On campus

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5 reasons why to choose this Study Program

Focus on research in different knowledge areas

Dive into the analysis of collective decision-making, the history of ideas, ethics, the behavior of governments and voters, or welfare economics! Research how political science, economics, and philosophy are interlinked.

Brilliant and diverse career prospects

After completing this master’s program, you’ll have the skills required to start a successful career in different areas such as the private and public sector, governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as research.

Live and study in a vibrant metropolis

Hamburg is not only Germany's largest port where millions of tons of products are traded every year, but also a major global player of the aerospace industry, as well as an important economic hub for multinational corporations of the media, insurance, science and technology sector.

Great University and outstanding Faculty

Universität Hamburg is one of Germany’s largest and most renowned universities. As one of only 10 universities in Germany, it has recently been awarded the status of a University of Excellence by the German Council of Science and Humanities. Universität Hamburg offers great study and research programs in all arts and sciences. The Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences provides a top-class education with sophisticated infrastructure and a multicultural community.

Stay at Universität Hamburg and pursue further research

Take advantage of the research environment and facilities of the university such as the research laboratory at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences, the Excellence Cluster “Climate, Climatic Change, and Society (CliCCS), the Center for Sustainable Society Research (CSS) and the Hamburg Center for Health Economics (HCHE).

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Course description

Can you imagine a master's degree that combines theories, methods, and findings in the areas of political science, economics, and philosophy? If so, do you want to use this body of knowledge in order to solve real-world collective decision-making problems in the areas of politics, international institutions, or corporate governance? During the M.Sc. in Politics, Economics and Philosophy at Universität Hamburg, you will acquire the essential skills! This research-oriented program will teach you how to analyze and govern the social, economic, and political consequences of individual and collective decisions. It will open your eyes to an exciting world of knowledge.

Target Groups

Curriculum

Study mode

Career prospects

The M.Sc. in Politics, Economics and Philosophy is intended for holders of a first bachelor degree in:

Political Science
Economics
Philosophy

For those interested in advancing their career opportunities in the field of politics, economics, and philosophy.

Special Program Features

Be a part of the excellent research environment at Universität Hamburg

The Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences (WISO) collaborates with other research centers and excellence clusters in Hamburg, such as the Excellence Cluster “Climate, Climatic Change, and Society (CliCCS)”, the “Hamburg Center for Health Economics (HCHE)” or the “German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA)

Study Part-time

You can apply at the Campus Center of Universität Hamburg to study part-time. If there are acceptable reasons such as: having a job with a regular working time of at least 15 hours a week, supervision or care of a child or relative, or chronic illness or disabilities.

Take part and enjoy the Welcome-Program

Get to know the campus, receive useful tips and tricks on how to organize your studies, get advice and support from former students, or take part in workshops and discussion groups offered by PIASTA, the “Program International for All Students and Alumni”.

Partner Universities

Partner universities in the Central Student Exchange Program

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Accreditations

HRK Internationalization Audit

The "Internationalization of Higher Education Institutions" audit is part of the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) EXPERTISE Internationalisation project. Since 2009, it has been supporting HRK member universities in strategically aligning their internationalization and anchoring it permanently within the institution.

Family-Friendly Higher Education Audit

The “Family-Friendly Higher Education” audit serves to systematize and develop the existing regulations, activities, and opportunities. It aims to create a reliable framework offering a scope of individual arrangements. Employees and students must be able to achieve a healthy balance between their studies/work and their family commitments, including childcare and care duties.

Diversity Audit

The "Shaping Diversity" audit from the Stifterverband aims to help universities to develop and implement diversity strategies. The Stifterverband is the joint initiative of companies and foundations that provides holistic advice, networking, and support in the fields of education, science, and innovation.

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The application requirements for the Study program in “Politics, Economics and Philosophy” are:

Bachelor (undergraduate) degree

Previous bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in:

Political Science

Economics

Philosophy

Min ECTS required:

180 ECTS

Applicants must demonstrate that at least 60% or its ECTS equivalent (108 ECTS out of 180 ECTS) of their first university degree is in one of the above-named fields of study. Applicants with a first degree in PPE (or similar) should consult the FAQs (see Questions Regarding Admissions Requirements).

Applicants with a first university degree in economics must provide evidence of the successful completion of the following courses:

Mathematics, statistics, and econometrics with an equivalent of at least 15 ECTS,
Advanced courses in economics with an equivalent of at least 24 ECTS.

Applicants with a first university degree in political science must demonstrate the successful completion of at least 12 ECTS in courses pertaining to the methods of empirical research in social science/political science.

Applicants with a first university degree in philosophy must demonstrate the successful completion of at least 8 ECTS in formal methods (e.g., logic and argumentation theory, decision theory, mathematics).

In the event that at the time of submission of your application you have not received your degree certificate, you will have to submit this by the end of the first semester of your studies in the M.Sc. PEP program.

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Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

English

Cambridge

min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Specification: With grades A, B or C.

IELTS

min 6.5
Specification: With at least 6.0 per skill "(Listening, Writing, Speaking, Reading)"

TOEFL iBT

min 92
Specification: With at least 22 points per skill "(Listening, Writing, Speaking, Reading)"

TOEFL rpdT

min At least 22 points per skill (Reading, Listening, Writing).

Cambridge

min C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Specification: With grades A, B or C.

Cambridge

min C1 Business Higher (BEC Higher)
Specification: With grades A, B or C.

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

no information provided by university

Additional information:

Applicants who, at the time of their application, are not able to prove their English language skills as listed above, must provide proof of their registration for the next possible test date (e.g. print-out of the online registration). If because of the Coronavirus you are not able to verify your proficiency in the English language or you are not able to register for a test please upload on the application portal a document with a statement explaining your problem. Unfortunately, applicants who do not upload a statement can not be considered.

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Locked

For Candidates with previous degree from

Winter Semester
(starting in October)

Summer Semester
(starting in April)

Germany

Winter semester: -

Summer semester: -

Another EU Country

Winter semester: -

Summer semester: -

Rest of the world

Winter semester: -

Summer semester: -

Application Procedure & Selection

Mode of admission:

local admission restriction

Admission test/interview:

None

No. of places available:

Application:

directly at University

Application Fee:

none

Application Documents

Online-Application form

Please create a user account, enter your information online, upload the required documents to your online application, and submit your application electronically.
During the application period, you must complete the application procedure through the online application portal.

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First University-Level Degree Copy

For documents not issued in German or English, a certified translation is required.

If you are still studying when you apply and cannot yet provide a final certificate listing your grades, please submit your current Transcript of Records confirming your provisional grade point average. You will then need to submit your degree certificate by the end of the first semester of your master’s program.

English Language Certificate

Applicants who, at the time of their application, are not able to attest their English language proficiency as listed above, must provide proof of their registration for the next possible test date (e.g., print-out of the online registration). If because of the Coronavirus you are not able to verify your proficiency in the English language or you are not able to register for a test, please upload on our application portal, a document with a statement explaining your problem.

Letter of Motivation

In English and with 500 words maximum.

Letter of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation from a university lecturer in your primary degree program. The lecturer must hold a Ph.D. and must be employed full-time at an institution of higher education. Please note that the university does not usually accept references from postdocs/research fellows. If in doubt, please contact: application-econ.wiso@uni-hamburg.de.

There are two possible ways to submit the letters of recommendation. Either students upload the letters of recommendation as part of their application documents or it can be submitted confidentially on the webpage below.

If because of the Coronavirus you were not able to get in touch with a lecturer regarding a letter of recommendation, please upload on our application portal a document with a statement explaining your problem.

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