Master of Peace Research and International Relations (MA)

Eberhard Karls Universitat Tubingen · Tübingen, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Arts
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Tübingen
Apply by
Register by 31 May 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Eberhard Karls Universitat Tubingen does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €3,400 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Admission to the Master's programme in Peace Research and International Relations is open to students with a higher education entrance qualification who have passed the BA examination or an equivalent examination in Political Science, International Relations or a related subject with a grade of at least "good" (2.5, upper second class or equivalent). Final grades of international applicants will be converted into the German grading system. Please note that the recognition of international degrees in Germany is handled by our central Student Affairs Office ( Advising and Admission of International Students ), which can provide information about the recognition of specific degrees as well as grade conversion. It is recommended that applicants have achieved at least 60 ECTS in Political Science during their Bachelor’s studies. If your Bachelor’s degree is not in Political and/or Social Sciences and/or International Relations, your transcript of records should indicate the required amount of ECTS. Successful applications are selected on the basis of their BA degree grade, internships or other professional activities in a field related to peace research or international relations, as we
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 80 Reading: 20 Listening: 20 Speaking: 20 Writing: 20
German language requirement
No minimum language level required (proficiency assessment via test or interview)
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries until 31 May
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About this programme

After successful completion of this Master's programme, students will be able to analyse complex problems of conflict, war and peace as well as of international relations broadly speaking. They will have acquired essential knowledge of essential theories and methods in this field, as well as the core empirical issues and their contexts. They will be able to apply this knowledge in the identification and analysis of novel problems of international politics, to independently develop theoretical ideas, and to critically evaluate policies addressing conflicts and other transnational issues. The curriculum builds on a strong theoretical-methodological orientation towards research-based learning, characterised by the application of theoretical knowledge to current case studies as well as the development of epistemological judgement and the practice of methodological skills. To this end, the four basic modules teach the theoretical and methodological foundations of the discipline. These modules are as follows: (1) Theoretical and Methodological Perspectives, (2) Normative and Critical Perspectives, (3) Global Governance and (4) Analysing Armed Conflicts. In the elective area, students are free to pursue their own areas of specialisation and study interests. There are numerous opportunities for in-depth study, ranging from courses on international law to peace education. In addition, four regularly offered excursions in particular provide the option of underpinning theoretical knowle

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