Master International Relations (MIB)
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The Degree Program
The MIB enables you to obtain the "Master of Arts" (MA) with 120 ECTS credits in four semesters. Below you will find detailed information about the contents and the course of the degree program.
Module structure of the MIB:
Required component
The required component comprises 40 ECTS credits. Classes taught in English are available in each module and your internship may be in an English-speaking context as well of course:
1. Theories, Structures and Order in International Politics (10 ECTS credits)
2. Practice, Strategies and (Policy) Fields of International Politics (10 ECTS credits) (
3. One module from the Master’s courses of Studium.Pro at the KU (5 ECTS credits)
4. Internship (15 ECTS credits) (min. 8 weeks)
Required elective component
The required elective component requires 50 ECTS credits. You can choose from 12 modules of 10 ECTS credits each. Please check whether classes in English are available:
1. Model United Nations (in English)
2. Constitutionalism
3. Comparative Political Science
4. History of Political Thought
5. Contemporary Political Theory and Philosophy
6. Peace and Conflict Studies (English classes available)
7. Recent History and Contemporary History (multiple selection possible) (partly available in English)
8. International Law (in English)
9. Advanced Sociological Theories (in English)
10. Advanced Process-Oriented Sociology
11. Advanced Methods of Qualitative Analysis
12. Advanced Methods of Data Collection
Elective component
In the elective component, you can choose 10 ECTS credits from the entire range of courses offered in the Master’s programs of the KU that are not subject to admission restrictions, or modules from other German or international universities.
Master thesis
With the Master's thesis, you usually complete your Master's degree in International Relations. It is worth 20 ECTS credits within the framework of your Master's program. In the Master's thesis, you are supposed to prove that you have the ability to work independently according to scientific methods and to gain substantial results on a research topic.
Our "Master Thesis Schedule" will provide further information.
Important documents
Examination regulations
- PO in der Fassung der 2. Änderungssatzung vom 6. Dezember 2022 gültig ab WS 2021/22[510 KB | PDF]
- 2. Änderungssatzung vom 6. Dezember 2022 gültig ab WS 2021/22[327 KB | PDF]
- PO in der Fassung der 1. Änderungssatzung vom 24. Juni 2019 gültig ab WS 2018/19[291 KB | PDF]
- 1. Änderungssatzung vom 24. Juni 2019 gültig ab WS 2018/19[314 KB | PDF]
- PO vom 10. Juni 2016 gültig ab WS 2014/15[362 KB | PDF]
- PO vom 8. Mai 2015 gültig ab WS 2009/10[5 MB | PDF]
Documents on the course of program
Degree program description
Click here for the program description of the MIB (examination regulations from 2021/22) in English.
Internship certificate
The document to register and confirm your mandatory internship will be available soon.
Master's thesis schedule
All information on your Master’s thesis can be found here.
The document to register your Master’s thesis can be found in the following forms from the Examinations Office.
Deadlines, information and forms from the Examination Office
Click here for important deadlines, information and forms from the Examination Office.
How to Apply
Contact Persons
Head of the Degree Program and Chairperson of the Board of Examiners
Prof Dr
Klaus
Brummer
Holder of the Chair of International Relations
Building
Universitätsallee/Zentralbibliothek
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Room: UA-101
Postal Address
Universitätsallee 1
85072 Eichstätt
Germany
Universitätsallee 1
85072 Eichstätt
Germany
Tasks
Dean - Faculty of History and Social Sciences
Spokesman Political Science
Program manager of the Master’s in International Relations
Chairman of the Board of Examiners of the Master’s in International Relations
Dean - Faculty of History and Social Sciences
Spokesman Political Science
Program manager of the Master’s in International Relations
Chairman of the Board of Examiners of the Master’s in International Relations
Office hours
By appointment
By appointment
Please submit requests to the Board of Examiners at the following address:
An den Vorsitzenden des PA MIB
Prof. Dr. Klaus Brummer
Universitätsallee 1
85072 Eichstätt
Germany
Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Examiners
Dr
Andreas N.
Ludwig
MA
Senior Lecturer
Building
Universitätsallee/Zentralbibliothek
|
Room: UA-102
Postal Address
Universitätsallee 1
85072 Eichstätt
Germany
Universitätsallee 1
85072 Eichstätt
Germany
Tasks
Member of the Faculty Council - Faculty of History and Social Sciences
Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Examiners of the MA International Relations
Member of the Examination Board of the BA/MA German-French Integrated Degree Program in Political Science
Member of the Faculty Council - Faculty of History and Social Sciences
Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Examiners of the MA International Relations
Member of the Examination Board of the BA/MA German-French Integrated Degree Program in Political Science
Office hours
by appointment via e-mail
by appointment via e-mail
Counselling and Degree Program Coordinator
Stephan
Fouquet
MA
Research Assistant
Room: KAP-117
Postal Address
Kapuzinergasse 2
85072 Eichstätt
Kapuzinergasse 2
85072 Eichstätt
Tasks
Counseling and coordination political science
Counseling and coordination political science
Office hours
By appointment via e-mail
By appointment via e-mail
Office
Marianne
Mayer
Chair's Office
Room: UA-114
Postal Address
Universitätsallee 1
85072 Eichstätt
Germany
Universitätsallee 1
85072 Eichstätt
Germany
Office hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10 a.m - 2 p.m.
or by appointment via mail
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10 a.m - 2 p.m.
or by appointment via mail
Working Hours
9:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 15.30
9:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 15.30