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Student councillor
Martin Große Hüttmann
University of Tübingen
Institute of Political Science
Melanchthonstraße 36
72074 Tübingen
+49 70 71 - 29 - 72 91 9
grosse-huettmann @uni-tuebingen.de
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New Documents
If you start the study programme in the winter term 2018/2019 or later, the new documents are relevant for you.
Modulhandbuch ab dem Wintersemester 2018/2019 (PDF in German only)
Studien- und Prüfungsordnung ab dem Wintersemester 2018/2019 (PDF in German only)
Old Documents
If you started the study programme in between the winter term 2012/2013 and 2017/2018, the old documents are relevant for you.
Modulhandbuch ab Wintersemester 2012/2013 (PDF in German only)
Prüfungsordnung ab Wintersemester 2012/2013 (PDF in German only)
Modulübersicht ab Wintersemester 2012/2013 (PDF in German only)
Study Programme
Objective of the Master's Programme
The programme is structured with a focus on skills. The goal is to provide you with subject-specific and vocational skills that will prepare you for a wide range of careers.
- You will be familiar with the central terms, theories, concepts, methods and findings of political science and its subdisciplines. You will be able to describe, differentiate, compare, and explain these in relation to European Studies.
- You will be able to assess and select theories, concepts and methods specifically aimed at their applicability for answering academic questions in the field of European Studies.
- You will be able to apply theories, concepts and methods of the discipline to answer academic questions in European Studies.
- You will be able to relate theoretical and academic analyses to practical issues, asses practical problems and develop proposals for solutions.
- You will explore potential career fields in the context of internships and hands-on events, get to know specific lines of work and be able to assess to which extent your professional expertise is reflected and applicable there.
- You will develop your linguistic and communicative skills.
Modules in the Master's programme
The Master’s programme lasts for four semesters and is structured in modules. You will earn 120 ECTS credits (credit points, CP). The study programme is characterised by extensive fundamental courses and the subsequent opportunity to specialise your knowledge in the Y-structure according to your career aspirations, either in the field of "The Role of the EU in International and Global Policy" (Mandatory Elective Course Plan I) or in the field of "Public Policy" (Mandatory Elective Course Plan II).
The Supplementary Course Plan finally allows you to focus on your career start, related disciplines or expanding your language skills (Mandatory Elective Course Plan III).
Mandatory Course Plan "Fundamentals"
Of the 120 ECTS credits, 48 credits are attained in the extensive fundamentals module, in which you will acquire a working knowledge of theories, methods and core aspects of European governance.
Module 1
Power and authority in political systems – theoretical and methodological perspectives
Module 2
Theoretical foundations of legitimacy and integration in EU governance
Module 3
Political economy of the EU and national democracy
Module 4
Future development of European integration
Mandatory Elective Course Plan I "International and Global Policy" or Mandatory Elective Course Plan II "Public Policy"
You will gain another 24 ECTS credits in the mandatory elective modules. Here, you can specialise either in "The Role of the EU in International and Global Policy" or in "Public Policy" with a focus on European social politics.
Elective Course Plan I: "International and Global Policy"
Module 5
The EU in the international political economy
Module 6
Europe’s role in International Relations
Module 7
Issues in international governance
Mandatory Elective Course Plan II: "Public Policy"
Module 8
European social policy in the 21st centrury
Module 9
Policy fields in the multi-level system
Module 10
Participation of public and private actors in European politics
Mandatory Elective Course Plan III: "Interdisciplinary and Vocational Supplementary Course Plan"
In addition, you can deepen your knowledge in the field of interdisciplinary European Studies (Sociology, History, Law and Economy), prepare your career start in the course of internships or expand your language skills in the supplementary course plan. This area covers 18 ECTS credits.
Module 11
Legal foundations of European integration
Module 12
Interdisciplinary contributions to European Studies
Module 13
Research methods in the social sciences
Module 14
Professional skills development
Module 15
Field trip
Module 16
Internship
Mandatory Course Plan "Master’s Thesis"
Finally, you will acquire 30 ECTS credits in the exam module by authoring your Master’s thesis. A colloquium will provide you with the opportunity to discuss your research in detail with other students and the lecturers. Thus, the colloquium will complement individual supervision by lecturers and enhance the feedback that you will receive early on in your planning and writing process. The final step will be to defend your written thesis in the course of an oral exam.
ECTS Credits: The Credit Point System
Credit points (CP) are meant to quantify the average amount of work you must invest in a course and provide for international comparability. One credit point corresponds to a workload of about 30 hours. These credit points are measured according to the ECTS (European Credit Point Transfer System). The amount of credit points attributed to seminars and lectures depends on which proof of performance you are required to provide for a specific course.
Modules in the mandatory and mandatory elective course plan
A module in the mandatory and mandatory elective course plan generally covers 12 CP and can contain the following elements in varying combinations. Your final mark is calculated by weighting your individual marks according to the credit points awarded:
Course Format | Requirement | Credit Points |
---|---|---|
Seminar (2 lesson units) | Active participation and Presentation or Exam or Term Paper | 4 Credit Points |
Lecture (2 lesson units) | Active participation | 2 Credit Points |
Lecture (2 lesson units) | Active participation and Exam | 4 Credit Points |
Modul Exam | Exam or Module Assignment or Oral Exam | 4 Credit Points |
Exam Module
The exam module covers 30 CP and is composed as follows:
Course Format | Credit Points |
---|---|
Master's Thesis | 24 Credit Points |
Oral Exam | 4 Credit Points |
Colloquium | 2 Credit Points |