Courses & Study Plan
Students of the IDS Master’s Degree are studying under the “C-ID” study plan and need to obtain 120 credits (ECTS) to earn their degree. For students who began their studies in previous academic years, study plans are available for download at the bottom of this page.
45 credits in compulsory courses (hP)
15 credits in elective courses (hV1) – more info below
18 credits in elective courses (hV)
30 credits in Minor Specialization (sP + sV)
12 credits for the combined master thesis defence and state exam
Elective courses hV1 – choice and schedule
Available in Winter semesters:
- 2SM450 Global South in International Relations
- 2SM451 Diplomacy of Non-State Actors in Contemporary International Relations
Available in Summer semesters:
- 2SM452 Current Issues and Trends in Diplomacy
- 2SM453 EU and the World
- 2SM455 Comparative Politics
What you will study
| Course | Credits |
| Global Power Politics | 6 |
| International Law in International Relations | 6 |
| International Economic Relations | 9 |
| Elective Course (hV1) | 5 |
| Optional Course | 6 |
| Course | Credits |
| Foreign Policy Making and Analysis | 6 |
| Globalization in International Relations | 6 |
| Comparative Politics | 6 |
| Minor Specialization Courses | 6 |
| Elective Course (hV1) | 5 |
| Course | Credits |
| Master’s Thesis Seminar | 6 |
| Minor Specialization Courses | 24 |
| Course | Credits |
| Optional Courses | 12 |
| Elective Course (hV1) | 5 |
| State Exam | 12 |
A complete list of courses is in the Study Plan below. Course syllabi can be searched in the InSIS.