Master of Political Science

Study programme

Study programme

2024-2025

Model Path

Core courses: perspective on politics

12 ECTS-credits

Citizens
Course code:
2200FSWCIT
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Politicians
Course code:
2200FSWPOL
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Policy Professionals
Course code:
2200FSWPPR
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Institutions
Course code:
2200FSWINS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Skills Lab

3 ECTS-credits

Skills Lab
Course code:
2200FSWSKL
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Research Design and Methods

RESEARCH DESIGN
6 ECTS-credits

Research Design Seminar
Course code:
2700FSWRDS
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Research design seminar can only be followed if the student also enrols for the course 'Master thesis', or if they obtained a credit for this course.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

RESEARCH METHODS
choose 2 seminars from the list below - 6 ECTS-credits
enrolment for the research methods seminars is done exclusively through an online webapplication (Studentportal). The relevant information will be on Studentportal. After this enrolment procedure the student administration will add the chosen seminar to your course list.

Content Analysis
Course code:
2700FSWCAN
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Experiments
Course code:
2700FSWEXP
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
12
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Case Studies
Course code:
2700FSWCST
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Applied Statistics
Course code:
2700FSWAST
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
20
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Elective courses

POLITICAL SCIENCE CLUSTER
Choose a total of 18 ECTS-credits from the list below

Interest Groups
Course code:
2200PSWING
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
European Negotiation Seminar
Course code:
2200PSWENS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
The European Union as a Political System
Course code:
2200PSWEPS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
International Organization
Course code:
2200FSWIOR
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Ethics in World Politics
Course code:
2200FSWEWP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Seminar New Media and Politics
Course code:
2800PSWSNM
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Arms Control and Proliferation
Course code:
2200FSWACP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
International Political Economy
Course code:
2200PSWIPE
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Internship
Course code:
2700FSWRSI
Semester:
2E SEM
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Media and Democratic Debate
Course code:
2100FSWMDD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
The Global Politics of EU Security & Defence
Course code:
2200FSWGPO
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

INTERDISCIPLINARY CLUSTER (optional)
Option to replace 6 ECTS-credits from the Political Science cluster

Political Economy of Development
Course code:
2200FSWEID
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Development Aid
Lecturer(s):
Sociology of Science and Knowledge
Course code:
2300PSWKES
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Politics of International Finance
Course code:
2200FSWIFI
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
City and environment (state-of-the-art)
Course code:
2300PSWRMS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):

Master's Thesis

15 ECTS-credits

Master Thesis
Course code:
2900FSWMPS
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Enrollment for the master thesis (or parts of it) is not possible if you are also enrolled in a bachelor or preparatory programme. In case of Exception, contact your faculty.
ECTS-credits:
15 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
420
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • - NNB

2023-2024

Model Path

Core courses: perspective on politics

12 ECTS-credits

Citizens
Course code:
2200FSWCIT
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Politicians
Course code:
2200FSWPOL
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Policy Professionals
Course code:
2200FSWPPR
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Institutions
Course code:
2200FSWINS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Skills Lab

3 ECTS-credits

Skills Lab
Course code:
2200FSWSKL
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Research Design and Methods

RESEARCH DESIGN
6 ECTS-credits

Research Design Seminar
Course code:
2700FSWRDS
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Research design seminar can only be followed if the student also enrols for the course 'Master thesis', or if they obtained a credit for this course.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

RESEARCH METHODS
choose 2 seminars from the list below - 6 ECTS-credits
enrolment for the research methods seminars is done exclusively through an online webapplication (Studentportal). The relevant information will be on Studentportal. After this enrolment procedure the student administration will add the chosen seminar to your course list.

Content Analysis
Course code:
2700FSWCAN
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Methods in Political Psychology
Course code:
2700FSWMPP
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Experiments
Course code:
2700FSWEXP
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
12
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Case Studies
Course code:
2700FSWCST
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Applied Statistics
Course code:
2700FSWAST
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
20
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Elective courses

POLITICAL SCIENCE CLUSTER
Choose a total of 18 ECTS-credits from the list below

Interest Groups
Course code:
2200PSWING
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
European Negotiation Seminar
Course code:
2200PSWENS
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
The European Union as a Political System
Course code:
2200PSWEPS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
International Organization
Course code:
2200FSWIOR
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Ethics in World Politics
Course code:
2200FSWEWP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Seminar New Media and Politics
Course code:
2800PSWSNM
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Arms Control and Proliferation
Course code:
2200FSWACP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
International Political Economy
Course code:
2200PSWIPE
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Internship
Course code:
2700FSWRSI
Semester:
2E SEM
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Media and Democratic Debate
Course code:
2100FSWMDD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Cooperation and Competition in European Defence Policy
Course code:
2200FSWCCP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Antonio Calcara
The Global Politics of EU Security & Defence
Course code:
2200FSWGPO
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

INTERDISCIPLINARY CLUSTER (optional)
Option to replace 6 ECTS-credits from the Political Science cluster

Political Economy of Development
Course code:
2200FSWEID
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Development Aid
Lecturer(s):
Sociology of Science and Knowledge
Course code:
2300PSWKES
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Politics of International Finance
Course code:
2200FSWIFI
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
City and environment (state-of-the-art)
Course code:
2300PSWRMS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):

Master's Thesis

15 ECTS-credits

Master Thesis
Course code:
2900FSWMPS
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Enrollment for the master thesis (or parts of it) is not possible if you are also enrolled in a bachelor or preparatory programme. In case of Exception, contact your faculty.
ECTS-credits:
15 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
420
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • - NNB

2022-2023

Model Path

Core courses: perspective on politics

12 ECTS-credits

Citizens
Course code:
2200FSWCIT
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Politicians
Course code:
2200FSWPOL
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Policy Professionals
Course code:
2200FSWPPR
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Institutions
Course code:
2200FSWINS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Skills Lab

3 ECTS-credits

Skills Lab
Course code:
2200FSWSKL
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Research Design and Methods

RESEARCH DESIGN
6 ECTS-credits

Research Design Seminar
Course code:
2700FSWRDS
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Research design seminar can only be followed if the student also enrolls for the course 'Master thesis', or if they obtained a credit for this course.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

RESEARCH METHODS
choose 2 seminars from the list below - 6 ECTS-credits
enrolment for the research methods seminars is done exclusively through an online webapplication (Blackboard). The relevant information will be on Blackboard. After this enrolment procedure the student administration will add the chosen seminar to your course list.

Content Analysis
Course code:
2700FSWCAN
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Methods in Political Psychology
Course code:
2700FSWMPP
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Experiments
Course code:
2700FSWEXP
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
12
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Case Studies
Course code:
2700FSWCST
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Applied Statistics
Course code:
2700FSWAST
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
20
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Elective courses

POLITICAL SCIENCE CLUSTER
Choose a total of 18 ECTS-credits from the list below

Interest Groups
Course code:
2200PSWING
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
European Negotiation Seminar
Course code:
2200PSWENS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
The European Union as a Political System
Course code:
2200PSWEPS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
International Organization
Course code:
2200FSWIOR
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Ethics in World Politics
Course code:
2200FSWEWP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Seminar New Media and Politics
Course code:
2800PSWSNM
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
The seminar can only be followed if the student is enrolled in the Master programme political communication, and is able to obtain their degree.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Arms Control and Proliferation
Course code:
2200FSWACP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
International Political Economy
Course code:
2200PSWIPE
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Internship
Course code:
2700FSWRSI
Semester:
2E SEM
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Media and Democratic Debate
Course code:
2100FSWMDD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Cooperation and Competition in European Defence Policy
Course code:
2200FSWCCP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Antonio Calcara
The Global Politics of EU Security & Defence
Course code:
2200FSWGPO
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

INTERDISCIPLINARY CLUSTER (optional)
Option to replace 6 ECTS-credits from the Political Science cluster

Political Economy of Development
Course code:
2200FSWEID
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Development Aid
Lecturer(s):
Sociology of science and knowledge
Course code:
2300PSWKES
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Politics of International Finance
Course code:
2200FSWIFI
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
City and environment (state-of-the-art)
Course code:
2300PSWRMS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):

Master's Thesis

15 ECTS-credits

Master Thesis
Course code:
2900FSWMPS
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Enrollment for the master thesis (or parts of it) is not possible if you are also enrolled in a bachelor or preparatory programme. In case of Exception, contact your faculty.
ECTS-credits:
15 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
420
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Political Sciences

2021-2022

Model Path

Core courses: perspective on politics

12 ECTS-credits

Citizens
Course code:
2200FSWCIT
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Politicians
Course code:
2200FSWPOL
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Policy Professionals
Course code:
2200FSWPPR
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Institutions
Course code:
2200FSWINS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Skills Lab

3 ECTS-credits

Skills Lab
Course code:
2200FSWSKL
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Research Design and Methods

RESEARCH DESIGN
6 ECTS-credits

Research Design Seminar
Course code:
2700FSWRDS
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Research design seminar can only be followed if the student also enrolls for the course 'Master thesis', or if they obtained a credit for this course.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

RESEARCH METHODS
choose 2 seminars from the list below - 6 ECTS-credits
enrolment for the research methods seminars is done exclusively through an online webapplication (Blackboard). The relevant information will be on Blackboard. After this enrolment procedure the student administration will add the chosen seminar to your course list.

Content Analysis
Course code:
2700FSWCAN
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Methods in Political Psychology
Course code:
2700FSWMPP
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Experiments
Course code:
2700FSWEXP
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
12
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Case Studies
Course code:
2700FSWCST
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Applied Statistics
Course code:
2700FSWAST
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
20
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Elective courses

POLITICAL SCIENCE CLUSTER
Choose a total of 18 ECTS-credits from the list below

Interest Groups
Course code:
2200PSWING
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
European Negotiation Seminar
Course code:
2200PSWENS
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
The European Union as a Political System
Course code:
2200PSWEPS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
International Organization
Course code:
2200FSWIOR
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Ethics in World Politics
Course code:
2200FSWEWP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Seminar New Media and Politics
Course code:
2800PSWSNM
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
The seminar can only be followed if the student is enrolled in the Master programme, and is able to obtain their degree.
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Arms Control and Proliferation
Course code:
2200FSWACP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
International Political Economy
Course code:
2200PSWIPE
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Internship
Course code:
2700FSWRSI
Semester:
2E SEM
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Media and Democratic Debate
Course code:
2100FSWMDD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):
Cooperation and Competition in European Defence Policy
Course code:
2200FSWCCP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
  • Antonio Calcara

INTERDISCIPLINARY CLUSTER (optional)
Option to replace 6 ECTS-credits from the Political Science cluster

Political Economy of Development
Course code:
2200FSWEID
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Development Aid
Lecturer(s):
Sociology of science and knowledge
Course code:
2300PSWKES
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Politics of International Finance
Course code:
2200FSWIFI
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
City and environment (state-of-the-art)
Course code:
2300PSWRMS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):

Master's Thesis

15 ECTS-credits

Master Thesis
Course code:
2900FSWMPS
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Enrollment for the master thesis (or parts of it) is not possible if you are also enrolled in a bachelor or preparatory programme. In case of Exception, contact your faculty.
ECTS-credits:
15 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
420
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Political Sciences

2020-2021

Model Path

Core courses: perspective on politics

12 ECTS-credits

Citizens
Course code:
2200FSWCIT
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Politicians
Course code:
2200FSWPOL
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Policy professionals
Course code:
2200FSWPPR
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Institutions
Course code:
2200FSWINS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • François Randour

Skills Lab

3 ECTS-credits

Skills Lab
Course code:
2200FSWSKL
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Research Design and Methods

RESEARCH DESIGN
6 ECTS-credits

Research Design Seminar
Course code:
2700FSWRDS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

RESEARCH METHODS
choose 2 seminars from the list below - 6 ECTS-credits
enrolment for the research methods seminars is done exclusively through an online webapplication (Blackboard). The relevant information will be on Blackboard. After this enrolment procedure the student administration will add the chosen seminar to your course list.

Content Analysis
Course code:
2700FSWCAN
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Methods in Political Psychology
Course code:
2700FSWMPP
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Experiments
Course code:
2700FSWEXP
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
12
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Case Studies
Course code:
2700FSWCST
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Applied Statistics
Course code:
2700FSWAST
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
20
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Elective courses

POLITICAL SCIENCE CLUSTER

Choose a total of 18 ECTS-credits from the list below

Interest Groups
Course code:
2200PSWING
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Niels Selling
European negotiation seminar
Course code:
2200PSWENS
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
The European Union as a Political System
Course code:
2200PSWEPS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
International Organization
Course code:
2200FSWIOR
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Ethics in world politics
Course code:
2200FSWEWP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Seminar New Media and Politics
Course code:
2800PSWSNM
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Arms Control and Proliferation
Course code:
2200FSWACP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
International Political Economy
Course code:
2200PSWIPE
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Research Internship
Course code:
2700FSWRSI
Semester:
2E SEM
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Media and Democratic Debate
Course code:
2100FSWMDD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):

INTERDISCIPLINARY CLUSTER (optional)

Option to replace 6 ECTS-credits from the Political Science cluster

Political Economy of Development
Course code:
2200FSWEID
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Development Aid
Lecturer(s):
Sociology of science and knowledge
Course code:
2300PSWKES
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Politics of International Finance
Course code:
2200FSWIFI
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
City and environment (state-of-the-art)
Course code:
2300PSWRMS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):

Master's Thesis

15 ECTS-credits

Master Thesis
Course code:
2900FSWMPS
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Enrollment for the master thesis (or parts of it) is not possible if you are also enrolled in a bachelor or preparatory programme. In case of Exception, contact your faculty.
ECTS-credits:
15 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
420
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Political Sciences

2019-2020

Model Path

Core courses: perspective on politics

12 ECTS-credits

Citizens
Course code:
2200FSWCIT
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Politicians
Course code:
2200FSWPOL
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Policy professionals
Course code:
2200FSWPPR
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Institutions
Course code:
2200FSWINS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • François Randour

Skills Lab

3 ECTS-credits

Skills Lab
Course code:
2200FSWSKL
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Research Design and Methods

RESEARCH DESIGN
6 ECTS-credits

Research Design Seminar
Course code:
2700FSWRDS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

RESEARCH METHODS
choose 2 seminars from the list below - 6 ECTS-credits
enrolment for the research methods seminars is done exclusively through an online webapplication (Blackboard). The relevant information will be on Blackboard. After this enrolment procedure the student administration will add the chosen seminar to your course list.

Content Analysis
Course code:
2700FSWCAN
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Methods in Political Psychology
Course code:
2700FSWMPP
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Experiments
Course code:
2700FSWEXP
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
12
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Case Studies
Course code:
2700FSWCST
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Applied Statistics
Course code:
2700FSWAST
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
20
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Elective courses

POLITICAL SCIENCE CLUSTER

Choose a total of 18 ECTS-credits from the list below

Interest Groups
Course code:
2200PSWING
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Niels Selling
European negotiation seminar
Course code:
2200PSWENS
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
The European Union as a Political System
Course code:
2200PSWEPS
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
International Organization
Course code:
2200FSWIOR
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
Ethics in world politics
Course code:
2200FSWEWP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Seminar New Media and Politics
Course code:
2800PSWSNM
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Arms Control and Proliferation
Course code:
2200FSWACP
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):
International Political Economy
Course code:
2200PSWIPE
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Research Internship
Course code:
2700FSWRSI
Semester:
2E SEM
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Political Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Media and Democratic Debate
Course code:
2100FSWMDD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Communication Studies
Lecturer(s):

INTERDISCIPLINARY CLUSTER (optional)

Option to replace 6 ECTS-credits from the Political Science cluster

Political Economy of Development
Course code:
2200FSWEID
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Development Aid
Lecturer(s):
Sociology of science and knowledge
Course code:
2300PSWKES
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Sociology
Lecturer(s):
Politics of International Finance
Course code:
2200FSWIFI
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
45
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
International relations and di
Lecturer(s):

Master's Thesis

15 ECTS-credits

Master Thesis
Course code:
2900FSWMPS
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Enrollment for the master thesis (or parts of it) is not possible if you are also enrolled in a bachelor or preparatory programme. In case of Exception, contact your faculty.
ECTS-credits:
15 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
420
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Political Sciences