International Economics and Public Policy (Master of Arts, 1-subject)

The master's programme International Economics and Public Policy  is an interdisciplinary programme jointly run by the Political Science and Economics Departments of Trier University.
The programme combines application and research oriented courses. Students are trained to get an in-depth understanding of current topics and research in comparative and international political economy by using qualitative and quantitative advanced social science research methods. Students can choose among a wide range of topics related to e.g. problems of international economics, governance of the European Union or current developments in Asia. Taking this interdependence seriously, the programme tries to look for effective and legitimate ways of governance and economic development in the 21st century. The master's programme IEPP is designed for students in Political Science, Social Sciences, and Economics, who are interested in an interdisciplinary analysis of the interplay between politics and economics in an international context.

“What I like most about Trier University is its multicultural aspect. We have the opportunity every day to discover new cultures and to get in touch with students from all over the world. My master's degree in Economics (Master of Arts in Economics) is research-oriented, and this gives me the opportunity to go deeper into each topic and to develop my analytical skills. I also enjoy living in Trier; The city has a strategic location, a rich history, and a cozy atmosphere."

Yesmine Arousse (Tunesia)

"The reason for me to choose the IEEP master's was, that it offers a very good mix of economic and political courses, while it still remains possible to specialize in topics you are interested in most: there are courses e.g. on East Asian Politics or Environmental Economics. Furthermore, for me it was a great advantage that the master's offers many (and mainly) courses in English, whereby one is able to improve their English - and also to get to know students from all around the world."

Nils Pöstges (Germany)

Programme Co-ordinator | International Economics and Public Policy Programme

apl. Prof. Dr. Dirk Schmidt
Tel.: +49 651 201-2138
E-Mail: schmidtd@uni-trierde

Subject and Degree Specific information

• Homepage of the Department of Economics
• Homepage of the Department of Political Science
• Academic Advisor for Political Science
• Academic Advisor for Economics
• Information for first-year students
• Information for prospective students

Study Documents

A single-subject master’s degree programme has a standard period of study of four semesters.

• Module overview | International Economics and Public Policy (M.A., 1-subject)
• Curriculum | International Economics and Public Policy (M.A., 1-subject)

The subject examination regulations (german) regulate the purpose, content and procedure of the examinations and are legally binding. If you have specific questions about the content of an individual examination, please connect your examiners, otherwise contact the departmental academic advisor. The University Examination Office  will answer any questions regarding the organisation of examinations.

The module descriptionsspecify the modules laid out in the examination regulations and provide information on the content of the courses in the modules as well as the learning objectives and competences to be acquired.

Application and Admission

§ 2 Admission requirements

In addition to the admission requirements set out in § 2 general subject examination regulations for masters degree (in german), the following admission requirements apply to the Master's degree programme in International Economics and Public Policy (1-subject):

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in

a) Economics with a grade of 2.7 or better and modules totalling at least 30 credit points from the field of Political Science or

b) Political Science or a related subject (e.g. Social Science, Political Science, International Relations) with a grade of 2.7 or better and modules totalling at least 30 credit points in the field of Economics/Mathematics/Statistics.

Applicants who do not fulfil the requirements according to letters a and b, but who can provide evidence of at least 30 credit points in both Economics/Mathematics/Statistics and Political Science, must have a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree with an overall grade of at least 2.3. The decision on the equivalence of a degree and whether a degree programme within the meaning of letter b is related is made by the Examination Board on a case-by-case basis.

2. proof of knowledge of the English language in accordance with § 4 para. 2 of the enrolment regulations of Trier University (in german) in the currently valid version.

Further information on application, admission and enrolment is summarised on the application page.

This information is a non-binding overview in English. The legal text of the respective order applies (in german).

Internship

An internship is not compulsory in this programme.

Nevertheless, it is recommended to make contact with employers through internships at an early stage and get to know the future working world. The university supports internships in Germany and abroad through Career Services by providing information and internships offers.

Stay abroad

A study/stay abroad is not compulsory but is recommended.

The university supports study and internship stays abroad through numerous exchange programmes. Further information:

• Semester abroad
• Internship abroad
• International Office