Master 1 subject

International Political Economy of East Asia, Master 1 subject

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Degree
Master of Arts
Start
Winter semester
Duration
4 semesters
Classroom language
German, English
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What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
it is one of a few degree programmes in Europe providing a postgraduate course focusing on current political and economic issues and problems in the East Asian regions (China, Japan and Korea).
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields ...
  • Foreign & Security Policy of East Asia
  • Governments and institutions of East Asia
  • Political culture and history of East Asia
  • Regionalisation and internationalisation
  • East Asia and Global Economic Governance
  • Political economics of East Asia
Course schedule
Module handbook
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
have:
  • language proficiency
  • understanding of theory and methods pertaining to political science
  • knowledge of the region

enjoy:

  • researching, analysing, presenting
  • political and economic topics

struggle through:

  • theory of political science, linguistic challenges, seminar papers
This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
  • East Asian Economics and Politics, B.A.
  • general politics and regional studies with an East Asian focus
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
  • in the civil service/ministries
  • in international organisations
  • in East Asia-oriented enterprises
  • in Non-Governmental Organisations
  • in research institutes
And else?
An internship ...

is recommended. It is done during the degree course.
Duration: 6 months

Studying abroad ... is recommended. It is done from the 3rd semester.
Duration: 1 semester
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