National/political economicsfull time

Degree
Master of Science
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Essen
Deadlines
expired (Germans and inhabitants)
expired (EU)
July 2026 (Non-EU)
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Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Economics

Focus

Empirical Economic Research, Quantitative Methods, Computer-assisted and application-based econometrics, Economics

Target group

Graduates of Economics degree courses.

Annotation

The Master’s degree will equip you with the skills to identify and critically analyse economic issues – such as what role the state plays in the economy or how global markets work. With the methodological tools provided by empirical economic research, you will be fit to develop solutions and to independently investigate economic processes as an economist or economic scientist. After graduation, you will be qualified for roles in political institutions or companies, or in research or consulting, among others.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

For more information, please see our detailed degree course description.

Lecture period

  • 20.04.2025 - 24.07.2025
  • 13.10.2025 - 06.02.2026

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2026)

Winter semester (2025/2026)

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further languages

English