The master’s programme in Empowerment Studies at HSD is rooted in the social sciences, grounded in human rights and committed to a concept of political empowerment. Designed as an application-oriented programme, it primarily prepares you for professional practice. The programme combines a theoretical perspective and the analysis of social power structures with methods of political intervention.
Please note: The language of instruction is mainly German.
| Language of instruction | Mainly German
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Degree
| Master of Arts (MA)
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Postgraduate study programmes at HSD
| E. g. doctoral studies
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Normal programme length | Three semesters (full-time)
Six semesters (part-time)
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Study programme begins | Winter semester
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Application
| Find out how and when to apply:
Degree seeking students
Exchange students
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| Allocation of places | Restricted admission*
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General admission requirements
| Link
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Special admission requirements
| 1. Successful completion of a bachelor’s or Diplom programme in the field of social sciences or of a comparable, subject-related bachelor’s or Diplom programme at a higher education institution with an overall grade of 2.5 (‘good’ according to the German grading system) or better.
2. Proof of specific aptitude for the profile of the master’s programme
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Application with a provisorial grade*
| Possible
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Period abroad | Possible
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Summary of key information
|  Flyer
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* A provisional grade is the average grade of all your examination results available at the time of application. This is a temporary solution in case you do not have a final grade yet.
** The restricted admission is subject to approval by the Ministry for culture and academic affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia (MKW).
