Program Overview

Master's Program in Political Science

The Master's program in Political Science at the University of Vienna focuses on the analysis and explanation of political phenomena, crises, and changes. The program aims to equip students with the skills to analyze and address political problems, think critically, and work effectively in various professional settings.

Program Objectives

The program seeks to provide students with:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to present scientific findings in oral and written form
• The capacity to organize cooperation and develop solutions in political and administrative fields

Specialization Options

Students can specialize in the following areas:

• Gender research
• Integration and Europeanization research
• International political ecology
• Critical globalization research
• Migration research
• Eastern European research
• Party, election, and representation research
• Visual studies

Career Prospects

The Master's program in Political Science qualifies graduates for careers in:

• Politically relevant organizations and institutions at local, regional, national, European, and international levels
• Media
• Adult education
• Scientific policy consulting
• Universities and research institutions

Bachelor's Program in Political Science

The Bachelor's program in Political Science provides a comprehensive introduction to the field, covering topics such as:

• Current issues in political science
• Admission requirements for the Bachelor's program
• Bachelor's program versions (2024 and 2011)
• Master's program
• Doctoral studies
• Erasmus program
• Information for students and faculty

Research Areas

The department's research focuses on various areas, including:

• Geschlechterforschung (Gender research)
• Integrations- und Europ‰isierungsforschung (Integration and Europeanization research)
• Internationale politische ÷kologie (International political ecology)
• Kritische Globalisierungsforschung (Critical globalization research)
• Migrationsforschung (Migration research)
• Osteuropaforschung (Eastern European research)
• Parteien-, Wahl-, und Repr‰sentationsforschung (Party, election, and representation research)
• Visual Studies