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Master's degree 2
International Political Economy (MSc Double Degree) • Philipps-Universität Marburg • Marburg 2

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Master's degree
International Political Economy (MSc Double
Degree)
Philipps-Universität Marburg • Marburg

Overview

Degree Master of Science in International Political Economy

In cooperation with University of Texas at Dallas

Teaching language
English

Languages The programme language is English.

Mode of study Less than 50% online

Programme duration 4 semesters

Beginning Winter semester

Application deadline 15 July for the following winter semester

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Combined Master's degree / No

PhD programme

Joint degree / double degree Yes

programme

Description/content Programme Description

The Master of Science in International Political Economy is an international and interdisciplinary
two-year Master's programme designed to combine the analytical strength of economics with
global insights from political science. The programme provides training in quantitative as well as
qualitative research methods. The Master of Science in International Political Economy is jointly
offered by the University of Texas at Dallas and the University of Marburg. Successful students will
receive a degree from both universities (through this double or dual degree programme). Students
are required to spend one year of study at each university. The Master of Science in International
Political Economy is targeted at students who have already earned a Bachelor's degree or its
equivalent in (i) economics or a related field or (ii) political science or a related field. Admission of
the former group is handled in Marburg; admission of the latter group in Dallas.
Programme participants will develop an up-to-date understanding of the subject of study (i.e., an
awareness of leading theories, criticisms, and limitations, as well as recent advances in research). In
addition, they will be taught how to use this acquired knowledge to analyse real-world
circumstances within an economic paradigm and discover appropriate and feasible solutions.

Programme Structure

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 Students with an economics background start the MSc in International Political Economy
programme at Marburg and move to Dallas after two semesters, whereas students with a political
science background start in Dallas and move to Marburg after two semesters. During the course of
their studies, students earn a total of 120 credit points in the European Credit Transfer System
(ECTS). Credits acquired at Dallas will be converted into ECTS and vice versa. Courses are structured
in modules, some of which are required and some of which are electives. Most modules contain
various courses from which students can choose those in which they are most interested (subject to
availability; not all courses are offered in all semesters). Most courses deal with general or specific
aspects of economics or politics, but some courses emphasise research methods. The Master's
thesis is written over a period of 4 months, during which the student works independently on an
academic research topic under the supervision of an experienced professor.
The following list is an example of module choice across all four semesters. The specific courses
offered within each module might vary from year to year, but the main qualifications acquired in
each module are the same.

Students starting at University of Marburg

Semester 1 & 2: Marburg

Research Methods
International Economics
Economics Electives

Semester 3 & 4: Dallas

Research Methods
International Politics
Political Science Electives
Master's Thesis

Students starting at University of Texas at Dallas

Semester 1 & 2: Dallas

Research Methods and Economics

International Politics
Political Science Electives

Semester 3 & 4: Marburg

Research Methods
International Economics
Economics Electives
Master's Thesis

Course Details

Course organisation Following the Bologna guidelines on European university education, the course is structured so
that 30 credit points (ECTS) should be achieved every semester. The different modules in the
Master's programme add up to 120 ECTS. The following section gives an overview of the
programme structure and its modules.

Research Methods (24 ECTS points)

To accommodate the increasing demand for economists equipped with methodological skills,
students are trained in a variety of analytical tools. This module will also help to prepare students
to write their Master's theses and academic essays in general.

International Politics (20 ECTS points)

International Economics (12 ECTS points)
Economics Electives (36 ECTS points)
Political Science Electives (10 ECTS points)
Master's Thesis (18 ECTS points)

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 The final phase of the course is the Master's thesis, which provides students with the opportunity to
apply the skills acquired during the taught part of the programme. Students may choose a research
topic in economics or political science, within which they will undertake theory or public policy-
oriented research using a multitude of possible methods under the guidance of an experienced
professor.

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International elements
Integrated study abroad unit(s)

Integrated study abroad Admission of students with an undergraduate degree in economics or related fields is handled at
unit(s) the University of Marburg; admission of students with an undergraduate degree in political science
or related fields is handled at the University of Texas at Dallas. Participants are admitted to the
programme simultaneously at the University of Texas at Dallas and the University of Marburg.
Students study for one year at the university where they were admitted and then move on to the
other university for their second year of study.

Course-specific, integrated No
German language courses

Course-specific, integrated No
English language courses

Online learning

Pace of course Instructor-led (Specific due dates for lectures/assignments/exams)

Phase(s) of attendance in Yes, compulsory

Germany (applies to the
entire programme)

Types of online learning

Chats (with lecturers and other students)
elements
Discussion forums and / or groups
Flipped Classroom
Online sessions
Online study material provided by institution
Video learning (Pre-recorded videos, Vlogs, Video-Podcasts)

Costs / Funding

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Semester contribution There is a semester fee, which includes the mandatory student union membership (required by
state law) and a free travel pass for public transport in most of the state of Hessen as well as access
to subsidised accommodation and meals. In summer 2023, the semester fee amounted to approx.
370 EUR.
https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/life-at-umr/finance

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 Costs of living Living costs depend on individual lifestyles and on regional prices. The Marburg foreigners'
registration office ("Ausländerbehörde") requires international students to prove that they have at
least 720 to 850 EUR per month at their disposal in order to cover their living costs.
https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/life-at-umr/finance

Funding opportunities No
within the university

Requirements / Registration

Academic admission Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in economics or a related field or in political science or a related
requirements field.

When applying to Marburg, the following criteria must be fulfilled:

At the time of application, students should have been awarded at least 72 ECTS credits in
economics, business administration, or economics-related methods (e.g., mathematics, statistics),
with at least 54 ECTS credits in economics.

Please note that the latter admission requirement reflects roughly one and a half years of full-time
study of economics courses in a narrow sense, which means that, for example, business
administration, accounting, management, marketing, etc. do not count towards the necessary
credits for admission.

For further details, please take a look at: https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/fb02/studying/study-

programmes/international-political-economy/factsheet-application-1-1.pdf.

Language requirements A precondition for successful application is a confident command of the English language
(European language classification scheme C1 or better, which is roughly equivalent to IELTS: 7.0,
TOEFL (Internet-based): 95 points, TOEIC: 945 points).

Application deadline 15 July for the following winter semester

Submit application to Philipps-Universität Marburg

c/o uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin
Germany

Services

Possibility of finding part- Within certain legal limits, job opportunities are available for international students. Fluent German
time employment is required for most jobs. Employment for international students must be approved by the
foreigners' registration office. There are hardly any legal restrictions on taking academic assistant
jobs at the university.

Further information on job opportunities and university career services:https://www.uni-

marburg.de/en/studying/life-at-umr/work-1

Accommodation The market situation for accommodation is not easy in Marburg. However, the university assists
international students in finding suitable and affordable accommodation. The student services

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 office ("Studentenwerk Marburg") maintains student residence halls with a total of approx.
2,100 units. Apart from single rooms, there are two- to three-room flats for student families. Only
students registered at Philipps-Universität Marburg are entitled to a place in a residence hall. The
"Konrad Biesalski House", in which handicapped and non-handicapped students live together,
offers round-the-clock assistance. A bus service and services such as physiotherapeutic exercises
and massage baths are offered. Many students live in private accommodation or shared flats. The
supply of flats in the centre of Marburg is limited, especially in the Old Town ("Oberstadt"). The
situation on the outskirts of Marburg and in the immediate vicinity is better. There are good bus
connections. Experience shows that demand for accommodation is highest at the beginning of
each semester (April, October), so you should start looking for accommodation around the end of
the previous semester (February, July) if possible.
https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/life-at-umr/housing

Support for international

Welcome event
students and doctoral
candidates

Our Partners

Philipps-Universität Marburg

Library, School of Business and Economics

Philipps-Universität Marburg is not just a German university steeped in tradition. Founded in 1527, it is also the oldest Protestant university
in the world. It has been a place of research and teaching for nearly five centuries. Currently, approx. 22,500 students are studying in
Marburg, and international students comprise 19.2% of the student body. With the exception of the engineering sciences, almost all
scientific disciplines are represented at Philipps-Universität Marburg. Numerous organisations complement and enrich the university’s
range of services. These organisations carry out special research activities or support Philipps-Universität Marburg in the areas of
communications, information technologies, and foreign languages.

Total number of students

22,612
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International students
19.2%

University location
The university is an integral part of the scenic town of Marburg, which lies 100 km north of Frankfurt. Marburg is situated on the Lahn River
and is marked by the castle on the hill. With its 80,000 inhabitants (approx. 50,000 in the centre), the town has over 22,500 students and
about 4,250 people working for the university. The saying "Other towns have a university; Marburg is a university" reflects the unique
historic atmosphere of the city. Wherever you are in town, you are part of a vibrant academic community. Marburg can easily be reached by
plane, public transport, or by car. For detailed descriptions of the different routes to Marburg and to find one's way around the town, see:
https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/life-at-umr/transport.

Contact
Philipps-Universität Marburg
School of Business and Economics

Universitätsstr. 24
35037 Marburg

[email protected]
Course website: https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/fb02/studying/study-programmes/international-political-economy
Student advisor

Tel. +49 64212825645

Email

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