An Interdisciplinary Master’s Programme (History, Political Science, Sociology)
« Roads to Democracy(ies) » is an interdisciplinary, international and research-oriented Master of Arts programme that combines methods and approaches from history, political science and sociology.
The two-year full-time programme is offered by the University of Siegen in cooperation with the Universities of Uppsala (Sweden) and Coimbra (Portugal). The programme includes an integrated study abroad period of 1semester at one of the two partner universities.
- For concise information about « Roads to Democracy(ies) », please check out the PPT-Presentation.
- To get more detailed information about the structure and modules of the programme, please visit our Download Area.
Key Data of the Programme
Start date: Annually for the Winter Semester – 1st of October
(Please note, that introductory meetings may already take place in September. Candidates will be informed about the dates.)
Application deadline:
- 1st application deadline: 31 May 2012 (strongly recommended for non-EU students to allow sufficient time for visa procedures)
- 2nd application deadline:15 July 2012
Duration: 2 years/ 4 semesters
Language of Instruction: English
Places for the Winter Semester 2012/13: 25
Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)
Fees: No tuition fees are charged at University of Siegen since Winter Semester 2011/12. Students need to pay approx. 225 EUR administrative fees which include the semester ticket for free public transport. During the semester abroad no fees are charged.
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Admission requirements:
- An above average first academic degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in history, political science, sociology or in a related field of study with a final grade of at least « good » (B).
- A very good command of English (equivalent to Level C1 of the CEFR) documented by internationally recognised test certificates (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge certificate). In some cases students can be exempted from submitting a formal test certificate, e.g. when students have obtained a BA degree from a university where the language of instruction was English.
Application deadlines:
- 1st application deadline: 31 May 2012 (strongly recommended for non-EU students to allow sufficient time for visa procedures)
- 2nd application deadline:15 July 2012
Please address the application to:
Universität Siegen Prüfungsamt der Fakultät I Philosophische Fakultät Adolf-Reichwein-Str. 2 D-57068 Siegen Germany
Application documents:
- Application form
- short CV with photograph in English
- copies of certificates, diplomas with transcript of records
- language certificates, if available documentations of internships/placements
- a letter of motivation in English
- a first draft of research ideas for the applicant’s potential Master’s project in English
- two letters of recommendation (to be posted separately or to be enclosed in a separate, sealed envelope)
For details: http://www.uni-siegen.de/phil/studium/studiengaenge/master/roads/
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