Political Science – Master of Science Political Science –

The University of Cologne's Master's in Political Science offers a research-oriented study programme with course offerings across a range of political science areas. Thematic areas include: Comparative Political Institutions Comparative Political Economy Empirical Democratic Theory International Relations European and Multi-level Politics Political Science Methods The empirical and analytical focus of the programme enables you to analyse political phenomena using state-of-the-art research methods and to carry out an independent research project. Upon graduating from the programme, you will be ready for a professional career in many areas of politics or for the continuation of your studies through a PhD programme in political science. The department hosts numerous research projects funded by international and national funding agencies (such as the European Research Council), providing Master's students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in conducting political science research as student assistants. The associated research centre, Cologne Center for Comparative Politics (CCCP) , brings together junior and senior political scientists at the department who work on comparative research related to electoral politics and representation, political institutions, political economy, and political methodology. Moreover, professors at the CCCP are part of the Cluster of Excellence “ECONtribute: Markets and Public Policy” , a joint research centre at the Universities of Cologne and Bonn funded by the German Excellence Strategy.