Civic Studies - Master's Degree (German only)

Master

In Linz (Austria)

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Linz (Austria)

  • Duration

    4 Semesters

  • Credits

    120

Our economy and society are characterized by international interdependence, flexibility and transgressing market boundaries along with accompanying social, cultural and political phenonemna have created a need for a program to ensure politically mature action on the part of its citizens in terms of supporting principles for democratic co-determination. In this context, Civic Studies has a central social significance. The curriculum for the Master's degree program in Civic Studies is diverse and interdisciplinary, providing a deeper understanding of the dynamics and processes that facilitate participation and educational methods in order to convey these skills and competencies.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Linz (Austria)
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Altenberger Straße 69, 4040

Start date

On request

About this course

The Master's degree program in Civic Studies provides students with a wide variety of subject content and interdisciplinary education aimed at acquiring the following qualifications and skills such as

Ability to form a politically educated opinion
Politically-oriented, methodological skill set
Media literacy
A strong social skill set
Educational skills
(Self) Reflection

Successful completion of a Bachelor's or Diploma degree in an academic degree program in humanities, cultural studies, social sciences, business or law, or a a degree in teacher education studies

Your Benefits:
Interdisciplinary education in the fields of Humanities, Social Studies, Cultural Studies, Law, Business, and Education
Career-oriented focus
Select courses according to personal interests and customize your curriculum

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2018

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Subjects

  • Civic Studies
  • Foundations of Civic Studies
  • Politics
  • Media
  • Humanities
  • Gender
  • Educational sciences
  • Research methods
  • Research Practices
  • Youth and Social Work

Course programme

LANGUAGE: German

STUDY PLAN

As part of the Master’s degree program, students are required to complete courses totaling 120 ECTS credits in the following areas:
  • Foundations of Civic Studies
  • Supplement Previous Qualifications
  • Politics, Media & Humanities
  • Gender
  • Educational Sciences
  • Research Methods & Research Practices
  • Autonomous Coursework
  • Vocational-Oriented Focus
  • Master's Thesis
  • Master's Thesis Seminar
  • Master's Degree Examination


JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the Master's degree program in Political Education meet the qualification requirements to pursue the following professions:
  • Adult Education
  • Youth and Social Work
  • Public Government Service Agencies
  • Media Relations
  • Social, political and environmental work at non-profit organizations in Austria or abroad
  • Political work

Additional information

Please note that completing the Master's degree program in Civic Studies does not provide teaching authorization.

Civic Studies - Master's Degree (German only)

Price on request