Civic Studies.

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, Job Opportunities, Career Prospects

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:

Doctorate Degree in Social Sciences and Humanities

On average, graduates in this field find a job immediately after completing the program.

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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

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