Master in Area Studies (MAS)
Master in Area Studies (MAS)
Master in Area Studies (MAS) is an interdisciplinary two-year master’s degree programme focusing on the modern history and current affairs in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. The MAS programme provides a detailed and systematic understanding of the area’s current challenges. The main aim of MAS is to educate area studies specialists to be able to adapt easily to a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
The programme equips students with tools for social science analysis. Students have the opportunity to compile their own curriculum that reflects their personal interests and future career plans. They may either build an individualised thematic and territorial profile or choose one of the following study tracks:
- The US and Global Affairs
- Transition and Integration in Europe
- Israel and the Middle East
Programme Offers
- Cutting-edge courses
- Curriculum tailor-made to the student’s interests
- Dedicated and friendly study environment
- Community of talented students from all over the world
- Small study groups and an individualised approach
- Study abroad and internship opportunities
- Extracurricular activities
OPTIONAL REGIONALLY FOCUSED STUDY TRACKS
Students may either build their own thematic and regional profile or follow one of three predefined regionally focused study tracks:
- The US and Global Affairs introduces students to knowledge and skills essential for analysing US foreign policy, its structural underpinnings, and its impact across the globe and in various policy fields.
- Transition and Integration in Europe focuses on the recent developments in post- Communist European countries with respect to their transition from Communist societies and their integration into Euro-Atlantic structures.
- Israel and the Middle East helps students understand the politics and societies in Israel and the Middle East, with an emphasis on the region’s pressing conflicts and disputes.
Completing any of the three listed study tracks requires at least 30 ECTS credits obtained from the elective courses flagged for the specific study track. Furthermore, students must submit a master’s thesis that falls within the scope of the chosen study track. Upon successful completion of the study track, students receive a Certificate of Completion of the Study Track in addition to their diploma.
Certificate in Digital Humanities
Students enrolled in the MAS programme have the opportunity to earn a Certificate in Digital Humanities alongside their degree. This certificate comprises four specialised courses and provides students with essential data literacy and digital competencies that are increasingly valued across disciplines in both academic research and professional practice.
Further information regarding this offer is available here.
