Above average Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in economics or political science. The grade point average of your bachelor's degree should at least correspond to the German grade 2.5 (good). Documentation of your knowledge in mathematics, statistics, economics or political science (acquired in your bachelor's degree course). Proof of adequate English language skills (Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF): Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (minimum grade: C), or IELTS (minimum grade: 5.5), or TOEFL (minimum grade: 87 internet-based), or 5 secondary school years with classes in English or 4 university courses (successfully completed) taught in English. Results of the GRE test (Graduate Record Examinations) are desirable.
The Master's Programme Political Economy is a truly interdisciplinary endeavour of the Department of Economics and the Department of Politics and Public Administration. A unified approach to teaching political economy at the graduate level has become inescapable because economic research on political processes and advanced political science research have become virtually indistinguishable. This Master’s Programme provides students with a modern and comprehensive postgraduate education in economics and political science that will allow them to conduct high standard research in the fascinating field of political economy.