International Political Economy of East Asia
Degree programmes
International Political Economy of East Asia, Master 1 subject
Profile
| Degree: | Master of Arts |
| Start: | Winter semester |
| Duration: | 4 semesters |
| Classroom language: | German, English |
What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
it is one of a few degree programmes in Europe providing a postgraduate course focusing on current political and economic issues and problems in the East Asian regions (China, Japan and Korea).
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields
- Foreign & Security Policy of East Asia
- Governments and institutions of East Asia
- Political culture and history of East Asia
- Regionalisation and internationalisation
- East Asia and Global Economic Governance
- Political economics of East Asia
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
have:
- language proficiency
- understanding of theory and methods pertaining to political science
- knowledge of the region
enjoy:
- researching, analysing, presenting
- political and economic topics
struggle through:
- theory of political science, linguistic challenges, seminar papers
This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
- East Asian Economics and Politics, B.A.
- general politics and regional studies with an East Asian focus
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
- in the civil service/ministries
- in international organisations
- in East Asia-oriented enterprises
- in Non-Governmental Organisations
- in research institutes
And else?
An internship ...
is recommended. It is done in the 3rd semester.
Duration: 6 months
Studying abroad ...
is recommended. It is done in the 3rd semester.
Duration: 1 semester
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office
Dr. David o´Brien/ Mireia Paulo Noguera, MA
Building, Room: Universitätsstr. 134, Raum 2.14
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-26159
Email: ma-ipeea-counselling@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
Website academic advisory office
Contact students
Fachschaft Ostasienwissenschaften
Building, Room: Universitätsstraße 134, Raum 2.30
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-25033
Email: fsr-oaw@rub.de
Website Fachschaft
Internet