Program Overview
The Governance and Development at University of Duisburg-Essen is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, German 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 humanities. 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 Governance and Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Essen, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Governance and Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Global Governance and Development
- Governance
- Policy Analysis
- Public Administration
- Democracy and Governance
- Research Logic and Academic Writing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Irrespective of the mode of application, the following admission requirements have to be met.
- Higher education entrance qualification
- Bachelor\'s degree requiring four years of full time study in political science, social science, law, economics, geography or related discipline
- Strong academic record
- Minimum of one year full-time professional work experience at time of application
- Very good English language proficiency: Applicants whose native language is not English must provide a recent language certificate (TOEFL, IELTS) giving evidence of their level of proficiency in English
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2031-07-18
About Universität Duisburg-Essen
Universität Duisburg-Essen
Essen, Germany
Universität Duisburg-Essen is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-07-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English, German
- Duration 24 months
