Our economy and society are characterized by international interdependence, flexibility and transgressing market boundaries along with accompanying social, cultural and political phenomena 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.
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
Master's Degree in
Civic Studies
Degree
Master of Arts (MA)
Duration
4 Semesters
ECTS
120 Credits
Language
German (level C1)
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
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
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
ADVANCED DEGREES AT THE JKU
After successful completion of the Master's degree program, you can earn an advanced degree at the JKU:
Recommended Study Plan
As part of the Master’s degree program, students are required to complete courses totaling 120 ECTS credits in the following areas:
| SEMESTER | S 1 | S 2 | S 3 | S 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Civic Studies | x | |||
| Supplement Previous Qualifications | x | x | ||
| Politics, Media & Humanities | x | x | ||
Gender | x | x | ||
| Educational Sciences | x | |||
| Research Methods & Research Practices | x | x | ||
| Autonomous Coursework | x | x | ||
| Vocational-Oriented Focus | x | x | ||
| Master's Thesis incl. Master's Thesis Colloquium | x | |||
| Master's Thesis | x | |||
| Master's Thesis Seminar | x | |||
| Master's Degree Examination | x |
Additional Information
Please note that completing the Master's degree program in Civic Studies does not provide teaching authorization.
Admission Requirements
- 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
Contact the Admissions Office for additional information about the admission requirements.
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