Master's in European Culture and Economy (ECUE)
Ruhr-University Bochum
Program Overview
The study programme is structured to provide for interdisciplinary studies; social, political science and cultural studies disciplines actively interface with economic...
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€45,000 – €75,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
For ECUE English track: Very good English language skills are required. Students must prove this through a minimum of one of the following: TOEFL (87 Internet-based, 227 computer-based), IELTS (5.5), Cambridge qualification FCE, CAE or CPE (grades A – C). Students whose native language is English from the USA, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Canada are exempt. Students who have completed a full BA programme in one of the mentioned countries are also exempt. For MA ECUE (German / English): Very good German language skills are required. International students should have successfully completed standard German language competency testing at the time of application (e.g. Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang, DSH). Alternatives to the DSH qualification include the TestDaF (minimum standard required is 4 x TDN 4 in 4 subtests) and the following tests conducted by the Goethe Institute abroad: Goethe Zertifikat C2, Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung (ZOP), Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom (KDS) or Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS). Very good English language skills are required. Students must prove this through a minimum of one of the following: TOEFL (87 Internet-based, 227 computer-based), IELTS (5.5), Cambridge qualification FCE, CAE or CPE (grades A – C). A completed undergraduate degree in English, including study of the subject English, may also serve as confirmation of requisite skills. Students whose native language is English from the USA, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Canada are exempt.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
Bachelor's or equivalent degree (in disciplines like political science, social science, economics, international relations, cultural studies, literature and language studies, history, philosophy) with good results and grades (at least 2.3 according to the German grading system) The contents of your BA (or equivalent first) studies should serve as a profound basis for the ECUE Master's programme. You must prove at least 20 credit points besides your major subject (see MA ECUE website). German and English language certificates for the MA ECUE English language certificate for the MA ECUE English track ECUE application form (see MA ECUE website) University diplomas (see MA ECUE website) Application essay (see MA ECUE website)
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 5.5 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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