Overview
This two-year, consecutive Master of Arts taught in English brings together Slavic Studies, Eastern European History, Political Science and Sociology in an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on Eastern Europe. The programme combines a common interdisciplinary core with specialist courses, preparing students with both regional cultural knowledge and cross-disciplinary research methods. Early in the course you receive an introduction to interdisciplinary Eastern European research, and the programme maintains a broad historical perspective from the Middle Ages to the present.
The degree also emphasizes practical and professional skills: students undertake project work and may complete internships that provide hands-on experience with an international outlook. Teaching and research cover all regions of Eastern Europe, while the methodological training equips graduates to work across academic fields or in practice-oriented careers related to the region.
Key facts and requirements
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This programme normally expects applicants to hold a recognised bachelor’s degree in the humanities or social sciences. Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate subject-specific coursework in their chosen major and at least one minor, as indicated below. Applications from graduates of other disciplines may still be considered, but you should be able to show relevant prior learning.
You will also need to meet the programme’s language requirements (see the detailed language criteria provided by the department). Make sure your transcripts or official documentation clearly show the required credit points in your major and minor subjects so the admissions team can verify your prior knowledge.
Winter Semester (International)
15 July 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
15 July 2026
Graduates are prepared for careers that require specialised knowledge of Eastern Europe and interdisciplinary analytical skills. Typical pathways include research and teaching, roles in cultural institutions, international organisations, NGOs, diplomacy and public administration, as well as policy analysis or consultancy focused on Eastern European affairs.
The programme also provides a strong foundation for doctoral study in related fields, and its combination of methodological training and practical experience (projects/internships) helps graduates transition into positions that demand both academic competence and applied regional expertise.
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