Political Science - Integration and Governance

Upon completion of this Master’s degree course, students will have acquired the following skills and competences:Competence in the field of study, in particular:– comprehensive knowledge of the theories in political science, political concepts, actors, institutions, processes, norms and central policy fields in selected modules;– the ability to understand, assess and apply social science research with high methodological standards to other modules;– the ability to analyse political and societal problems, based on social science concepts and theories.Methods competences, in particular:– the ability and knowledge to thoughtfully and critically apply the methodological instruments of empirical-analytical political science research, including the ability to use statistical software, and to plan and carry out independent research;– the ability to cooperate with others (inter-disciplinarily or in groups), to carry out research together;– the ability to present complex research and research findings convincingly in front of an audience.Competence in sound reasoning and judgment, in particular:– the ability to understand high-level social and political science literature and to critically analyse and assess it by drawing on the insights of neighbouring disciplines (law, economics, sociology, history);– the ability to assess the presentation of scientific research outcomes, to make comparisons and to give self-reflecting feedback;– the ability to debate and compare one’s own insights and positions with those of others and to modify them, if necessary.Competence in responsive action, in particular:– the ability to grasp political and social problems, to develop practical strategies for solutions and to present them in public debates;– the ability to connect science and political practice;– the ability to engage in politics effectively on basis of scientific insights.