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Master of Arts in Political Science

University of Vienna
Vienna , Austria
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Program Overview

Master Programme in Political Science

The Master Programme in Political Science is designed for students who have completed a bachelor's or diploma programme in the same discipline. The programme aims to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in political science, preparing them for careers in research, academia, or professional fields.


Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Master Programme in Political Science, students must have completed a bachelor's or diploma programme in a relevant field. The admission requirements are as follows:


  • Completion of a degree programme at the University of Vienna
  • Completion of a degree programme at another university or institution of higher education in Austria
  • Completion of a degree programme from an EU/EEA country, Switzerland, or the UK
  • Completion of a degree programme from a non-EU/EEA country (subject to individual examination)

Previous Degree Programmes

The following degree programmes are considered eligible for admission to the Master Programme in Political Science:


  • Political Science (bachelor)
  • History (bachelor)
  • Social and Cultural Anthropology (bachelor)
  • Journalism and Communication Studies (bachelor)
  • Journalism and Communication Studies (baccalaureate)
  • Law (diploma)
  • Sociology (bachelor)
  • Economics (bachelor)

Supplementary Examinations

Students who have completed a degree programme in a field other than political science may be required to take supplementary examinations to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the field. The supplementary examinations are as follows:


  • VO BAK 1.2 STEOP Fachspezifische Einf³hrung (10 ECTS)
  • VO BAK 3 Themenbereich Qualitative Methoden (5 ECTS)
  • VO BAK 3 Themenbereich Quantitative Methoden (5 ECTS)
  • 2 VO aus BAK 4 bis BAK 7 "Pflichtmodulgruppe Kernfõcher" (10 ECTS)

Extension Curricula

The University of Vienna offers extension curricula that can be completed during the bachelor's programme to prepare students for the Master Programme in Political Science. The extension curricula are as follows:


  • Political Science I: The ABC of politics

Individual Examination

Students who have completed a degree programme from a non-EU/EEA country will be subject to an individual examination to determine their eligibility for admission to the Master Programme in Political Science.


Degree Programmes

The University of Vienna offers a range of degree programmes, including:


  • Bachelor/diploma programmes
  • Master Programmes
  • Doctoral/PhD programmes
  • Teacher Education Programme
  • Extension curricula and alternative extensions
  • Degree Programmes in Foreign Languages
  • Postgraduate Programmes

Research Areas

The Master Programme in Political Science covers a range of research areas, including:


  • Political theory and philosophy
  • Comparative politics
  • International relations
  • Public policy and administration
  • Political economy and development studies
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