M.Sc. Interdisciplinary Public and Nonprofit Studies
University of Hamburg Hamburg
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- Winter intakeIntake
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- 4 semestersDuration
- 15 JunNext deadline
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About the programme
The MSc in Interdisciplinary Public and Nonprofit Studies at Universität Hamburg looks at the public and nonprofit sector from several angles at once: business, economics, political science, law and sociology. You gain insight into research in the sector as well as workplace practice, and learn to plan and carry out your own theory-based empirical research. Required modules include an interdisciplinary Master's module, a methods module and a research module; electives cover public studies, nonprofit studies, interdisciplinary studies, a students' conference and a doctorate track. The programme lasts four semesters, is taught in German and starts in winter. It suits graduates in socioeconomics, business administration, economics, law, political science, social science or sociology. Graduates can take on managerial roles in public administration, public companies, associations, unions, foundations and development organisations.
Specialization
In the elective area, which can be studied from the first semester, students choose two of the following modules: • Public Studies • Nonprofit Studies • Cross-sector studies
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German language
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Prerequisites
Admission requirements:
- a bachelor’s degree in socioeconomics from Universität Hamburg or a comparable interdisciplinary degree in socioeconomics or a degree in business administration, economics, law, political science, social science, or sociology; or in exceptional cases a degree in another subject providing a meaningful basis for the MA program
- proof of proficiency in English
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Programme-specific documents
Final documents of your first degree:
bachelor's certificate (or comparable, e.g., the diploma), the examination certificate, a complete overview of grades (transcript of records) If you do not have a transcript of records in German or English, you must provide a certified translation.
If you do not yet have a degree certificate, submit a current transcript of records with your grade point average. (If you are enrolled in several degree programs or have completed external courses, also upload these here.)
If you completed your first degree at a university outside Germany, enclose an explanation of the local grading system (excerpts/copies from the Internet or other sources are acceptable). If available, also include the result of the preliminary review documentation by uni-assist.
GTEBS Test Score or TestAS results
Tabular CV in German or English
informal written confirmation of applicant’s English proficiency
German language certificate (if you do not yet have your test result, an informal written confirmation regarding your Germa language skills will suffice for the purpose of the online application. Please note that a German language certificate will however be reuired latest upon enrolment, find a list of accepted language certificates here.
Only for applicants with a first degree from a university outside Germany: explanation of the local grading system (extracts/copies from the Internet or other sources acceptable)
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Address
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Costs
Tuition
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Semester contribution
343 EUR
per semester
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per application
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,590 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.
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