Program Overview
The International Relations: Global Governance and Social Theory at University of Bremen is a MA 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 International Relations: Global Governance and Social Theory 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
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Bremen, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Relations: Global Governance and Social Theory programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- War and Peace
- International History Modern Social Theory
- Research Design
- International Political Economy Transformations of the State
- Social Theory and International Relations
- Advanced Quantitative Methods
- Actors, Institutions and Global Governance Legalization and International Law Normative Theories of International Order
- Advanced Qualitative Methods
- M.A. Thesis or PhD Prospectus
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A transcript of undergraduate courses and grades with a GPA equivalent to 2.3 or better in the German grading system.
- A proof of proficiency in English at the level of C1 (Common European Framework) or higher. A minimum score of 95 (TOEFL internet-based), 575 (TOEFL paper-based), 230 (TOEFL computer-based), 945/180/180 (TOEIC), or 6.5 (IELTS) is accepted as equivalent, and so are the Cambridge Certificates in Advanced English (CAE) or of Proficiency in English (CPE) (Grade C).
- An English summary (1,000 words) of their bachelor\xc2\x92s or master\xc2\x92s thesis. If the thesis is not yet finished an English expos\xc3\xa9 or an English (summary of a) term paper on a topic related to the program may be provided instead.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 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
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About University of Bremen
University of Bremen
Bremen, Germany
The University of Bremen is a public university in Bremen, Germany, with approximately 18,400 students from 117 countries. Its 12 faculties offer more than 100 degree programs.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months