Double MA Degree in Political Science

University of Bamberg Bamberg

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  • Winter intake
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 20 Jun
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About the programme

The Double Master in Political Science combines the Bamberg M.A. in Political Science with a master's degree at a partner university: Radboud University Nijmegen (Netherlands), Charles University Prague (Czech Republic), Aston University (UK) or the University of Essex (UK). You spend one year in Bamberg and one year at the partner and graduate with two degrees. Bamberg offers a strong empirical and methods focus and three focus areas: International Relations and Global Public Policy, Democratic Politics, and Computation, Data, Politics. You apply through the normal online application for the Bamberg master and add a motivation letter and English proof. Aston and Essex cannot be started in Bamberg.

Specialization

You can study with or without a focus. Focus areas in Bamberg: International Relations and Global Public Policy Democratic Politics Computation, Data, Politics

Fields of study

Law & Politics(Social Sciences & Humanities)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Double MA Degree in Political Science at University of Bamberg

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
Reading
6
Writing
6.5
Listening
6
Speaking
6
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English level C1 is needed. Accepted proof: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in every part and at least 6.5 in writing; TOEFL iBT at least 90 with at least 22 in every part; Cambridge C1 Advanced (overall 176, each part 169, writing 176); Cambridge C2 Proficiency (overall 180, each part 169, writing 176); or a bachelor degree taught fully in English in an EU/EEA country, Australia, Canada (not Quebec), New Zealand or the USA. A medium of instruction letter from other countries is not accepted. At application a school or university certificate can be enough. The official test result is needed later for the partner university.

German language

German for application
B2
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
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yes

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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yes

70

no

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Not required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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Motivation letter in English or German

yes

no

no

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

The admission requirements are:

Overall grade 2.5 or better

≥ 70 ECTS credits with a political science background including methods, of which a maximum of 20 ECTS credits in the area of ​​methods

Overall grade 3.0 or better

≥ 90 ECTS credits with a political science background including methods, of which a maximum of 20 ECTS credits in the area of ​​methods

In addition, if you have completed less than 20 ECTS points in methods during your bachelor's degree, you may be admitted with the condition that you catch up on one or more modules in empirical social research and / or statistics in Bamberg.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Double MA Degree in Political Science

Programme-specific documents

Tabular CV

Motivation letter in English or German

Proof of English at level C1 (see English proof)

School leaving certificate and list of individual grades, with German or English translation

University entrance exam proof (only for some countries), with translation

University certificates and lists of individual grades, with German or English translation

German language proof if the application asks for it

APS certificate from India, China, Mongolia or Vietnam: upload the digitally signed original file you received, without changing it

Passport or identity card

Proof of name change, if any

Proof of scholarship (DAAD, BAYHOST), if any

Power of attorney, if someone applies for you

All documents are uploaded in the Bamberg online application portal.

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

Kärtenstraße 7, 96052 Bamberg (Raum KÄ7/01.32)

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

123.22 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,150 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

No tuition fees at Bamberg. Semester contribution: EUR 123.22 per semester, paid by every student and including a semester ticket for public transport. There is no application fee for double and joint degree programmes.

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