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This program offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary curriculum in theory and research methods in contemporary political science. It is designed for students with a four-year BA degree in the social sciences and related disciplines.
QUICK FACTS
Full-time duration:
1 year
Starting in:
September
Tuition fee:
€12,000 per year
Location:
Vienna, Austria
Degree:
Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree
The program targets both future academics and students who wish to pursue careers in non-academic jobs requiring considerable skills in social and political analysis, typically in the civil service, the news media, NGOs, political and cultural organizations, and private businesses. To serve this multifaceted constituency, the program puts considerable emphasis on developing research and writing skills that are valued in all work environments that require the ability to develop, probe, and convey complex ideas efficiently, logically, and lucidly.
This MA program is for students who wish to develop the analytical skills necessary to achieve excellence in politics and economics of democratization in a comparative perspective, international development, comparative and European politics, current issues in the theory and practice of constitutional democracy, political theory, political sociology, and political economy.
Specializations
The program offers several streams of specialization. In the course of their studies, students can specialize in a field of their choice, and receive from the department – in addition to the MA diploma – a certificate in that particular field within the discipline.
1. Comparative Politics
2. Social and Political Theory
3. Political Communication
4. Political Economy
5. Electoral Politics
6. Political Research Methodology and Social Analysis
7. Comparative European Politics
8. Post-communist Politics
9. Public Policy
10. Constitutional Politics
Study your passion
The core courses cover the analytical and empirical foundations of the MA program and are organized in four groups:
1. Social and Political Theory
2. Political Economy
3. Comparative Politics
4. Quantitative Research Methodology
Courses include:
1. Academic Writing for Political Science
2. Scopes and Methods: Research Design and Techniques
3. Political Theory
4. Comparative Politics
5. Comparative Political Research
6. Introduction to Statistics
7. Comparative Case Study Research
8. Applied Statistics
9. Field Research and Data Analysis
10. Concepts in Political Economy
11. Political Economy II: Core Issues and Conceptual Frameworks in Political Economy
12. Foundations of Political Philosophy
13. Comparative European Politics
Apply
Admissions requirements:
1. Completed online application form
2. Proof of English proficiency
3. Letters of recommendation
4. CV
5. Bachelor’s degree, ideally in political science, other social science disciplines, economics, philosophy, public policy or public administration, law and media
6. Academic records
7. Statement of purpose
8. Essay on an issue or problem in political science
9. Writing sample(s)
Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Earn a valuable degree
This program offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary curriculum in theory and research methods in contemporary political science. It is designed for students with a four-year BA degree in the social sciences and related disciplines.
QUICK FACTS
Full-time duration:
1 year
Starting in:
September
Tuition fee:
€12,000 per year
Location:
Vienna, Austria
Degree:
Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree
The program targets both future academics and students who wish to pursue careers in non-academic jobs requiring considerable skills in social and political analysis, typically in the civil service, the news media, NGOs, political and cultural organizations, and private businesses. To serve this multifaceted constituency, the program puts considerable emphasis on developing research and writing skills that are valued in all work environments that require the ability to develop, probe, and convey complex ideas efficiently, logically, and lucidly.
This MA program is for students who wish to develop the analytical skills necessary to achieve excellence in politics and economics of democratization in a comparative perspective, international development, comparative and European politics, current issues in the theory and practice of constitutional democracy, political theory, political sociology, and political economy.
Specializations
The program offers several streams of specialization. In the course of their studies, students can specialize in a field of their choice, and receive from the department – in addition to the MA diploma – a certificate in that particular field within the discipline.
1. Comparative Politics
2. Social and Political Theory
3. Political Communication
4. Political Economy
5. Electoral Politics
6. Political Research Methodology and Social Analysis
7. Comparative European Politics
8. Post-communist Politics
9. Public Policy
10. Constitutional Politics
Study your passion
The core courses cover the analytical and empirical foundations of the MA program and are organized in four groups:
1. Social and Political Theory
2. Political Economy
3. Comparative Politics
4. Quantitative Research Methodology
Courses include:
1. Academic Writing for Political Science
2. Scopes and Methods: Research Design and Techniques
3. Political Theory
4. Comparative Politics
5. Comparative Political Research
6. Introduction to Statistics
7. Comparative Case Study Research
8. Applied Statistics
9. Field Research and Data Analysis
10. Concepts in Political Economy
11. Political Economy II: Core Issues and Conceptual Frameworks in Political Economy
12. Foundations of Political Philosophy
13. Comparative European Politics
Apply
Admissions requirements:
1. Completed online application form
2. Proof of English proficiency
3. Letters of recommendation
4. CV
5. Bachelor’s degree, ideally in political science, other social science disciplines, economics, philosophy, public policy or public administration, law and media
6. Academic records
7. Statement of purpose
8. Essay on an issue or problem in political science
9. Writing sample(s)
Admission Requirements
59+
6.5+
88+
180+
Candidates for the one-year MA Program must have at least four-years' university education prior to joining CEU. Successful applicants usually hold a first degree in economics, history, law, political science or sociology, although other degrees will be given equal consideration. Students seeking admission to the Political Science Department’s MA program must meet the General CEU Admissions Requirements and submit the following: a 100-word statement of purpose describing the reason(s) why they are applying to the program; a short (approximately 500 words) exposition of an issue or problem in political science in which they are interested; samples of previous writings and/or a list of scholarly publications and relevant research experience (as applicable). Note that these materials will not be kept, commented on or returned by the department.
1 Year
Sep
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Domestic
12,000 EUR
International
12,000 EUR
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Earn a valuable degree
This program offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary curriculum in theory and research methods in contemporary political science. It is designed for students with a four-year BA degree in the social sciences and related disciplines.
QUICK FACTS
Full-time duration:
1 year
Starting in:
September
Tuition fee:
€12,000 per year
Location:
Vienna, Austria
Degree:
Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree
The program targets both future academics and students who wish to pursue careers in non-academic jobs requiring considerable skills in social and political analysis, typically in the civil service, the news media, NGOs, political and cultural organizations, and private businesses. To serve this multifaceted constituency, the program puts considerable emphasis on developing research and writing skills that are valued in all work environments that require the ability to develop, probe, and convey complex ideas efficiently, logically, and lucidly.
This MA program is for students who wish to develop the analytical skills necessary to achieve excellence in politics and economics of democratization in a comparative perspective, international development, comparative and European politics, current issues in the theory and practice of constitutional democracy, political theory, political sociology, and political economy.
Specializations
The program offers several streams of specialization. In the course of their studies, students can specialize in a field of their choice, and receive from the department – in addition to the MA diploma – a certificate in that particular field within the discipline.
1. Comparative Politics
2. Social and Political Theory
3. Political Communication
4. Political Economy
5. Electoral Politics
6. Political Research Methodology and Social Analysis
7. Comparative European Politics
8. Post-communist Politics
9. Public Policy
10. Constitutional Politics
Study your passion
The core courses cover the analytical and empirical foundations of the MA program and are organized in four groups:
1. Social and Political Theory
2. Political Economy
3. Comparative Politics
4. Quantitative Research Methodology
Courses include:
1. Academic Writing for Political Science
2. Scopes and Methods: Research Design and Techniques
3. Political Theory
4. Comparative Politics
5. Comparative Political Research
6. Introduction to Statistics
7. Comparative Case Study Research
8. Applied Statistics
9. Field Research and Data Analysis
10. Concepts in Political Economy
11. Political Economy II: Core Issues and Conceptual Frameworks in Political Economy
12. Foundations of Political Philosophy
13. Comparative European Politics
Apply
Admissions requirements:
1. Completed online application form
2. Proof of English proficiency
3. Letters of recommendation
4. CV
5. Bachelor’s degree, ideally in political science, other social science disciplines, economics, philosophy, public policy or public administration, law and media
6. Academic records
7. Statement of purpose
8. Essay on an issue or problem in political science
9. Writing sample(s)
Programme overview
Main Subject
Politics
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Earn a valuable degree
This program offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary curriculum in theory and research methods in contemporary political science. It is designed for students with a four-year BA degree in the social sciences and related disciplines.
QUICK FACTS
Full-time duration:
1 year
Starting in:
September
Tuition fee:
€12,000 per year
Location:
Vienna, Austria
Degree:
Dual Austrian and the U.S. degree
The program targets both future academics and students who wish to pursue careers in non-academic jobs requiring considerable skills in social and political analysis, typically in the civil service, the news media, NGOs, political and cultural organizations, and private businesses. To serve this multifaceted constituency, the program puts considerable emphasis on developing research and writing skills that are valued in all work environments that require the ability to develop, probe, and convey complex ideas efficiently, logically, and lucidly.
This MA program is for students who wish to develop the analytical skills necessary to achieve excellence in politics and economics of democratization in a comparative perspective, international development, comparative and European politics, current issues in the theory and practice of constitutional democracy, political theory, political sociology, and political economy.
Specializations
The program offers several streams of specialization. In the course of their studies, students can specialize in a field of their choice, and receive from the department – in addition to the MA diploma – a certificate in that particular field within the discipline.
1. Comparative Politics
2. Social and Political Theory
3. Political Communication
4. Political Economy
5. Electoral Politics
6. Political Research Methodology and Social Analysis
7. Comparative European Politics
8. Post-communist Politics
9. Public Policy
10. Constitutional Politics
Study your passion
The core courses cover the analytical and empirical foundations of the MA program and are organized in four groups:
1. Social and Political Theory
2. Political Economy
3. Comparative Politics
4. Quantitative Research Methodology
Courses include:
1. Academic Writing for Political Science
2. Scopes and Methods: Research Design and Techniques
3. Political Theory
4. Comparative Politics
5. Comparative Political Research
6. Introduction to Statistics
7. Comparative Case Study Research
8. Applied Statistics
9. Field Research and Data Analysis
10. Concepts in Political Economy
11. Political Economy II: Core Issues and Conceptual Frameworks in Political Economy
12. Foundations of Political Philosophy
13. Comparative European Politics
Apply
Admissions requirements:
1. Completed online application form
2. Proof of English proficiency
3. Letters of recommendation
4. CV
5. Bachelor’s degree, ideally in political science, other social science disciplines, economics, philosophy, public policy or public administration, law and media
6. Academic records
7. Statement of purpose
8. Essay on an issue or problem in political science
9. Writing sample(s)
Admission Requirements
Domestic
International
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