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Political Science - Comparative Politics

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Tuition EUR 762 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 762 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2021-07-18
Delivery On-campus
Location București, Romania
Language English

Program Overview

The Political Science - Comparative Politics at University of Bucharest is a MSc programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Political Science - Comparative Politics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Romania and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: EUR 762 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 762 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  5. Location: Bucharest, Romania

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Political Science - Comparative Politics programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Central and\nEastern European Politics
  2. Democratic\nTransitions
  3. Nationalism and\nCitizenship. Theoretical and Comparative Perspectives
  4. European\nFascisms, 1919-1945
  5. Comparative\nEthnopolitics
  6. Modern Political\nThought in Eastern Europe
  7. Comparative\nPost-communism
  8. 20th Century\nGenocides
  9. Electoral\nBehaviour in Central and Eastern European Democracies
  10. Political\nRepresentation of Minorities in Central and Eastern Europe
  11. Political\nRadicalism and Mass Democracy
  12. Political\nModernities in South Eastern Europe
  13. European\nConstitutionalism
  14. A Comparative\nApproach to Political Elites
  15. Revolutions and\nRegime Change in Eastern Europe in the 19th and 20th centuries
  16. Social Movements\nin Central and Eastern Europe

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Who can candidate?

Any Romanian or foreign citizen who holds a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) obtained in Romania or abroad.\xc2\xa0

The examination consists of the evaluation of the application, as follows:\xc2\xa0


1. Verification of linguisting competencies\xc2\xa0(exclusively for the programs in foreign languages)

based on the submitted research proposal. Marked pass or fail. Those who pass are evaluated on the next criterion (academic performance), while those who fail are included directly in the list of rejected candidates
2. Interest and aptitudes\xc2\xa0for the field of studies (mandatory for all master programs)

Oral defence of the research project (interview with the admission commission, marked from 1 to 10 (max).


Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 762 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 762 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 762 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 762 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Bucharest directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2021-07-18
  • Start Date 2018-10-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
  • Credits 120
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