- Degree
- Master of Science
- Course location
- Lüneburg
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- Courses are completely taught in English.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 4 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter semester
- Application deadline
- Online application for students with EU degrees directly at Leuphana University before 1 June
Online application for students with non-EU degrees via uni-assist before 1 May
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- The current state of democracy is concerning due to various factors, including the rise of populist parties, misinformation spread through social media, and diminishing trust in democratic institutions. The power of authoritarian states and their success in promoting economic growth also raises questions about the legitimacy of democracy as the sole form of government. The future of democracy is uncertain, and it is crucial to understand what factors contribute to its resilience, as well as how it can decline or perish. This programme is designed to equip students with the necessary tools to analyse, critique, and improve democracy on a global scale. In close collaboration with scholars from the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) in Hamburg, this programme offers a unique focus on democracy in both the Global North and the Global South, exploring questions about the desirability and legitimacy of democracy in various regions.
- Current information
- We regularly organise online information sessions; please check our website (https://www.leuphana.de/en/graduate-school/masters-application.html) for more information.