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06 Bremen and the University 34 Human & Health Sciences 07 Bremen – an Attractive and Accessible City 34 Berufspädagogik Pflegewissenschaft 08 Profile of the University of Bremen – Highlights 35 Community Health Care and Nursing: 10 Get to Know the Campus and Tips about Living in Bremen Versorgungsforschung und Versorgungsplanung 10 Academic Year, Semester Ticket, Costs 35 Epidemiologie 11 Special Offers for International Students 36 Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie (New as of WS 22 / 23) 12 Job, Family, and Master – How Flexible is the Study Program? 36 Psychologie 37 Public Health – Gesundheitsförderung und Prävention 14 Make a Decision – Criteria for Choosing a Master’s Degree 37 Public Health – Gesundheitsversorgung, -ökonomie und -management

16 Short Description of the Master’s Programs 38 Language & Literature 16 Nature & Environment 38 English-Speaking Cultures: Language, Text, Media 16 Applied Geosciences 39 Germanistik 17 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 39 Language Sciences 17 Chemie 40 Romanistik International 18 Ecology 41 Transnationale Literaturwissenschaft: Literatur, Theater, Film 18 Environmental Physics 19 Marine Biology 44 Culture, Media, Art & Music 19 Marine Geosciences 44 Digital Media and Society 20 Marine Microbiology 44 Digitale Medien 20 Materials Chemistry and Mineralogy 44 Kunstwissenschaft und Filmwissenschaft 21 Neurosciences 45 Medienkultur und Globalisierung 21 Physical Geography: Environmental History 45 Transkulturelle Studien 21 Physik 46 Society & Education 24 Mathematics, Engineering & Production 47 Angewandte Philosophie 24 Communication and Information Technology 47 Erziehungs- und Bildungswissenschaften 25 Control, Microsystems, Microelectronics 48 Geschichte 25 Digitale Medien 48 International Relations: Global Governance and Social Theory 25 Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik 49 Komplexes Entscheiden – Professional Public Decision Making 26 Informatik 49 Politikwissenschaft 26 Mathematik 50 Sozialpolitik 27 Medical Biometry / Biostatistics 50 Soziologie und Sozialforschung 27 Produktionstechnik I oder II 51 Stadt- und Regionalentwicklung 27 Prozessorientierte Materialforschung 28 Space Engineering I or II 52 How Do I Apply? 28 Space Sciences and Technologies – Sensing, Processing, Communication 52 Application, Documents, and Deadlines 28 Systems Engineering I oder II 54 Requirements and Tips 29 Technomathematik 56 Language Certificates for the Master’s Program 29 Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik 58 Allocation of Study Places – Admission Restrictions, Letter of Motivation, Tests 29 Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Produktionstechnik 60 Overview of Master’s Programs – 32 Economics & Law Deadlines, Admission Restrictions, Language Requirements 32 Betriebswirtschaftslehre 32 Transnational Law (Hanse Law School) 62 Map of University Campus and Imprint 33 Wirtschaftspsychologie

Bremen and the University

Bremen – an Attractive Thank you for your and Accessible City interest in studying Bremen has about 550,000 inhabitants, making your master at the it a manageable city in which newcomers quickly feel at home. The huge Bürgerpark, the University of Bremen! river Weser, the extensive cultural offerings in all parts of the city and a lively pub and music We have compiled scene are just a few good reasons for living here. Bremen’s neighborhoods are colorful and all the important diverse: urban in the Ostertor, maritime on information about the the Weser, trendy in the Neustadt or close to the University in Horn-Lehe – there is a place for master’s programs at everyone.

our University. The distances in Bremen are short: by bicycle you can get to (almost) anywhere in Bremen quickly and as a student you can also travel flexi bly by bus and tram with the semester ticket. A warm www.bremen.eu welcome!

6 Bremen and the University 7 Profile of the High profile areas and Practice-Oriented Language courses in Numerous sports and research institutes Studies cooperation with four leisure opportunities University Six interdisciplinary scientific Teaching and research at the cultural institutes The “Hochschulsport e. V.” (As- areas largely define the re- University of Bremen integrates The academic language center sociation for University Sports) of Bremen – search profile of the University practical experience and career cooperates with the Bremen- offers over 500 inexpensive Highlights of Bremen. orientation. The Career Center, based cultural institutes Institut sports courses every semester. – Marine, Polar and Climate the International Office and the français, Instituto Cervantes, The offer ranges from classics Research internship officers of the facul- Konfuzius-Institut, and Goethe- such as soccer, climbing or yoga – Social Change, Social Policy ties will support you in your job Institut. Internationally recog- to exceptional sports such as … and afterwards: Uni Bremen: a young and the State and career planning, the planning nized language certificates for hula hoop, Parkour, Disco Fox or always well adviced reform University – Materials Sciences and of individual qualifications and French, Spanish, Chinese, and Quidditch. Sports halls, outdoor During the studies the Central The University of Bremen, foun- Technologies further training. German can be obtained locally. sports, and swimming facilities Student Advisory Service (ZSB) ded in 1971, is a young University. – Minds, Media, Machines www.uni-bremen.de/ Many other languages can be are located directly on the uni- and the academic advising of the The core elements from the – Logistics en/practice-oriented-studies learned and deepened in langua- versity campus. The university faculties help with questions to early days are still valid today – Health Sciences ––––– ge courses and free tutorials for lake with beaches, sunbathing the study process and to exami- and have made the extraordi- self-study. lawns, barbecue areas, and a nations. Contact details can be nary research successes of the The marine sciences are particu- Gain international www.sprachenzentrum- kiosk is in the direct vicinity of found under: University of Bremen possible in larly noticeable with their cluster experience bremen.de the campus. www.uni-bremen.de/en/zsb the first place: Interdisciplinarity, of excellence, which has been People from more than 100 –––––– www.uni-bremen.de/ www.uni-bremen.de/ research-based learning in pro- continuously funded since 2006. nations study at the University of en/university/campus/sports study-centers jects, practical orientation, and Bremen. Guest lecturers from all Wide range of consulting –––––– responsibility towards society. The University cooperates with over the world enrich the range and support services The “Studierwerkstatt” offers Over time, these founding goals the non-university research in- of courses on offer. Students at The University of Bremen of- Theater, concerts, courses on study techniques and of the University of Bremen have stitutes on site – 11 of which are the University of Bremen can fers advice and support for all campus cinema methods for scientific working been supplemented by gender jointly funded by the Federal gain international experience du- phases of study. An overview of With the culture semester ticket, as well as targeted exam prepa- equality, ecological responsibili- Government and the Federal ring their studies abroad, during all academic advising services students can attend perfor- ration and writing workshops for ty, and the internationalization States – and has been part of an internship abroad or through at the University of Bremen is mances at Theater Bremen for assignments and master’s theses. of teaching and research. the U Bremen Research Alliance foreign language courses. published at free. In the theater hall below www.uni-bremen.de/ since 2016. More than 50 co- www.uni-bremen.de/ www.uni-bremen.de/ the cafeteria, free lunchtime en/studierwerkstatt With around 20,000 students, operative professorships testify en/international-studies consultation concerts are offered weekly the University of Bremen is a to this close cooperation. –––––– In the brochure “Neuland Uni- during the lecture period. Film Students with children will find a medium-sized German Uni- www.uni-bremen.de/ versität – Informationen zum classics are shown in a campus lot of helpful information in the versity. It offers a wide range of en/high-profile-areas Studying in a Studienbeginn” (only available cinema every semester. university’s family portal. A Fami- subjects: around 100 master’s European network in German) you will find all the www.uni-bremen.de/en/ ly Care Office will help with any programs and a variety of As part of the European Uni- contact details: university/campus/culture questions you may have. bachelor’s programs as well as versity network YUFE – Young www.uni-bremen.de/ –––––– www.uni-bremen.de/familie/ the state examination in law. Universities for the Future neuland-broschuere internationals/students www.uni-bremen.de/ of Europe – the University of –––––– en/university/profile Bremen is developing a new Students with disabilities or model of European higher Support at the start chronic illnesses can find speci- education together with nine of the studies … fic advice at the Office for Stu- other universities. Freshmen are introduced to dents with Disabilities or Chronic YUFE offers students the oppor- their studies during the orientati- Diseases (KIS) tunity to study at one or more on week. All introductory events www.uni-bremen.de/kis YUFE partner universities. and many tips on how to start www.uni-bremen.de/en/yufe or studying are published in the The Psychological Counselling www.yufe.eu Uni-Start portal. Offered are tips Centre of the Studierendenwerk on the study plan and numerous actively helps with personal and guided tours and rallies to get to study-related problems. know fellow students, the cam- www.stw-bremen.de/ pus and the city. en/psychological-counselling –––––– ––––––

8 Bremen and the University 9 Get to Know the Academic Year, Special Campus and Semester Ticket, Offers for Tips about Living Costs International in Bremen Students

Get to know the campus with Academic year International International Office Cost of living, financing, the Studienlots*innen (Study Guides) Winter semester 2021 / 2022 The International Office is the working while studying If you are new to Bremen and would like to Lecture period: 18. 10. 2021 – 4. 2. 2022 students first point of contact for foreign Information about living costs, get to know Bremen as a place to study, you Holidays: 23. 12. 2021 – 5. 01. 2022 students who wish to study financing, financial aid and can use the Studienlots*innen program. find a broad at the University of Bremen. scholarships can be found on Study Guides are students who show typical Summer semester 2022 network of www.uni-bremen.de/ the following website: places on our campus and give a student Lecture period: 19. 4. 2022 – 22. 7. 2022 international-office www.uni-bremen.de/ impression of the university. Joint visits to –––––– support –––––– en/livingcosts lectures are possible from April to early July and from October to January. Course Catalog services at kompass You can find information about www.uni-bremen.de/study-guides www.uni-bremen.de/en/course-catalog Within in the kompass-program the regulations for working du- –––––– –––––– the University international study groups ring your studies here: of Bremen. and communities offer regular www.uni-bremen.de/en/ Living in Bremen and Semester fee and semester ticket events, for example cooking, jobs-for-international-students welcome payment of 150 Euro The semester fee for the winter semester 20 / 21 World Café, excursions or city –––––– The Studierendenwerk Bremen and priva- was 386.39 Euro. This includes a semester ticket tours with (inter)cultural focus. te providers offer single apartments and for public rail and bus transportation in Bremen www.uni-bremen.de/en/kompass Practical phases and shared rooms on campus, in the immediate and Lower Saxony. –––––– starting a career vicinity of the university and in other parts The Career Center supports of Bremen. The rent level within Bremen Information on the current semester fee Study Buddy international students and varies from district to district, but is com- can be found at Through the Study-Buddy graduates during the practical paratively low for a large city. In general, www.uni-bremen.de/semester-contribution program, international students phases of their studies and their the apartments and rooms offered by the can easily make contact with start in their careers. This inclu- Studierendenwerk are the cheapest. Information about the validity of the German students. Interests and des information, workshops and www.uni-bremen.de/en/studies/ semester ticket: study subjects are taken into advisory services. all-about-studying/living-in-bremen www.uni-bremen.de/semesterticket account when placing Study- www.uni-bremen.de/ –––––– Buddy partners. en/career-center/counselling Residence registration is conveniently www.uni-bremen.de/study-buddy –––––– done at the “Bürgeramt” on campus, the Deutschlandstipendium at –––––– bremen_service universität bsu. All students the University of Bremen Helpful Links who register their primary residence in The Deutschlandstipendium (scholarship) of Learning German Entry Page for an overview: the state Bremen can apply for a welcome 300 euros per month can help you finance your The “Sprachenzentrum der www.uni-bremen.de/ payment of 150 euros. studies. Support is provided for committed and Hochschulen des Landes offers-international-students www.uni-bremen.de/en/bsu capable students of the University of Bremen. Bremen SZHB” (Language –––––– The scholarship is awarded on the basis of aca- Center) offers German courses Visa, health insurance and demic achievement, social commitment and for students in cooperation formalities: personal situation (e. g. raising children or caring with the Goethe-Institut. www.uni-bremen.de/ for relatives). Freshmen in the master’s program www.sprachenzentrum- studentstatus can apply online at: bremen.de/100.0.html www.uni-bremen.de/en/deutschlandstipendiat ––––––

Advice on financing your studies The social counselling services of the Studieren- denwerk and AStA provide advice on financing your studies. www.uni-bremen.de/student-finances

10 Bremen and the University 11 Job, Family, The University of Bremen offers Examinations Studying with a full-time-job Students choose individually If you want to study alongside and Master – all programs as full-time studies. when to register for an exam. a full-time job or are looking for A failed exam must be passed individual courses for your own How Flexible In contrast to formal part-time within four subsequent semes- private or professional develop- Is the Study studies, the conditions for financing ters. Each exam is offered every ment, you will find extensive semester. This enables students offers at the Akademie für Wei- Program? studies are thereby secured to plan their exams for each terbildung. semester and to attend specific www.uni-bremen.de/ (BAföG, scholarships, etc.). There courses again, if they have not en/weiterbildung passed them. –––––– are, however, many possibilities www.uni-bremen.de/ to arrange your studies at the en/pruefungen Studying with family –––––– responsibilities University of Bremen in a flexible The numerous support, counsel- Semester leave of absence ling and networking offers as well time frame. A semester leave of absence as contact persons for childcare, interrupts studies, i.e. the finan- the AG Familienfreundliches Stu- www.uni-bremen.de/flexibles-studium cing of studies is interrupted and dium (committee family-friendly the entitlement to take exami- studies) and all information are nations (except in the case of summarized in the university’s Degree Curriculum Digital learning leave of absence due to mater- family portal. The curriculum in the examination Not only due to to Corona, a nity or parental leave) expires for www.uni-bremen.de/familie/ regulations is a sample curriculum growing number of lecturers are this period. Leave of absence is internationals/students and not a regulation. Students integrating web-based self- therefore not suitable for flexible –––––– can change the sequence of learning scenarios into their tea- studying, only for actual breaks modules. The Academic Advisory ching (blended learning) in order from studying. Leave of absence Study with disabilities Offices will advise students on to create more time flexibility for the 1st semester is usually Students with disabilities or suitable alternatives to the sam- combined with personal interac- not possible. chronic illnesses have the op- ple curriculum. tion. Learning materials are pro- –––––– portunity to apply for compen- www.uni-bremen.de/ vided on the learning platform of sation for disadvantages. The study-centers the University of Bremen Stud.IP. Working alongside your studies KIS (Office for Students with –––––– Lecture recordings, e-general Many students have to work Disabilities or Chronic Diseases) studies and learning videos are alongside their studies. At the provides more detailed informa- Compulsory attendance? available at ml.zmml.uni-bremen.de University of Bremen there are tion. The student initiative KIVI The interaction between tea- many jobs for student assistants. (Kritische Initiative für Vielfalt chers and students is important Learning platform Stud.IP: For jobs at the University, the und Inklusion) provides support to us. That is why a large part of www.elearning.uni-bremen.de ways are short and the content is with tips and experiences. our courses are classroom-based. –––––– often related to the studies. Wor- www.uni-bremen.de/ In laboratories and other practical king hours can be arranged and en/impairment teaching formats, for example, can therefore be well combined it is not possible to acquire skills with the studies. Vacancies can outside of the classroom. If there be found on the notice board un- are problems with course atten- der Stud.IP, at the Career Center dance, it is recommended that and under Job Vacancies on the you talk to the lecturer and look University homepage. Advice on for solutions together. financing during your studies is –––––– offered by the social counselling service of the Studierendenwerk. www.uni-bremen.de/ en/career-center www.stw-bremen.de/ en/social-care ––––––

12 Bremen and the University 13 What do I want to achieve Central Student Contents of The admission regulations specify Make a with the master’s degree? Advisory Service master’s programs which bachelor’s degrees qualify If you want to become a teacher at Verwaltungsgebäude To decide which master’s pro- for admission or which fields at schools in Germany or work in VWG, Ground Floor gram best suits your interests, the bachelor’s degree should Decision research, you know that you won’t Office Hours: it is important to take a closer come from. Other admission get there without a master’s de- Mon, Tue, Thu 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., look at the curriculum. Even two criteria may include a minimum gree. In the natural sciences, too, Wed 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. master’s programs with similar number of credit points in a parti a master’s degree is the norm. In Phone: +49 421 218 – 61160 names can have very different cular field, a minimum grade in contrast, in some fields, such as [email protected] orientations. You can use the the bachelor’s degree, certain The time of marketing, you have the chance to www.uni-bremen.de/en/zsb study plans to check which mo- language skills, a convincing letter enter the job market directly after a Please note the references dules you need to take and how of motivation, etc. bachelor’s degree. If you are aiming to current office hours on many elective options you have. the bachelor for management positions and a our website! If you would like to specialize in The admission regulations also higher salary, however, a master’s a particular field and are aiming provide clarity on which selection degree can also pave the way. So International for a doctorate, it may also be criteria are used to form a ran- is coming to it’s worth researching the require- Would you like to go abroad important for you to know which king if there are more applicants ments for your dream job in more during your master’s degree? professorships and research than places in admission-restric- detail. The International Office and the groups exist in the field at the ted master’s programs. an end and –––––– international representatives university. of the faculties will be happy An overview of the requirements Which master’s degree to support you in realizing your Short descriptions of the mas- and selection criteria can be you are now suits my interests? wish. You do not necessarily ter’s programs can be found found in the chapter “Application Research-oriented, interdiscipli- have to choose an explicitly in the back of the brochure. and Admission” on page 52ff. nary, or broadening the field of international study program. The internet links given there Links to the admission regulations study? In order to get closer to your will lead you to more detailed can be found on the master por- wondering desired master’s degree, you can Special double degree programs information. Advice on the tal of the University of Bremen: ask yourself what content it would are offered in 6 study programs at subject content is offered by www.uni-bremen.de/en/master ideally offer. Did you already enjoy a the University of Bremen. Which the Academic Advisory Of- –––––– if you want certain subject area in your bachelor’s programs double degrees offer fices, academic advising of the degree and are now interested in you can find out in the overview faculties, or coordinators of the Student Office deepening it? Or are you generally on page 60f. Students spend a respective master’s programs. Verwaltungsgebäude to follow up interested in improving your tech- longer period of time at a foreign VWG, Ground Floor nical and methodological skills? university and receive two de- Academic Advisory Offices Office Hours: Or perhaps you are interested in grees at the end. (Studienzentren) Mon, Tue, Thu 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with a master exploring new topics and taking on www.uni-bremen.de/ Wed 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. different perspectives after your International Office study-centers Phone: +49 421 218 – 61160 bachelor’s degree? The answers Verwaltungsgebäude [email protected] and if so, to these questions can help you VWG, Ground Floor Academic advising www.uni-bremen.de/en/sfs narrow down your search and serve Office Hours: The contact details of the aca- Please note the references as criteria for your decision. Mon, Tue, Thu 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., demic advisors can be found at to current office hours on Wed 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. the respective master’s pro- our website! which one? However, this is often not the end www.uni-bremen.de/go-out grams on the website about of the story, because the master’s Please note the references the study programs offered by decision depends on many different to current office hours on the University of Bremen. factors. Your experience at your our website! www.uni-bremen.de/en/dbs previous university location, your roots through family and friends, ERASMUS and other Admission regulations and your financial situation also EU-Programs You can find out whether you influence your decision. Phone: +49 421 218 – 60362 have the necessary requirements [email protected] for admission by checking the If it is not immediately clear to you admission regulations of the whether it should be master A in Worldwide respective master’s programs. www.uni-bremen.de/en/master city B, the Central Student Advisory Phone: +49 421 218 – 60364 Service will be happy to support you [email protected] in your orientation and decision- –––––– making process. Departmental Erasmus-Coordinators www.uni-bremen.de/ erasmuscoordinators 14 Make a Decision 15 Nature & Biochemistry and Molecular

Environ- Biology (M.Sc.)

The English-language master’s program ment Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MSc BMB) is designed for graduates in Bioche- mistry, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Medicine or other related fields. The program utilizes resources from the fields of biochemistry, microbiology, mole cular biology, plant physiology, and cell biology. Specialization options include bio- analytics, biophysics, bioorganic chemistry, biotechnology, glycobiochemistry, immu- nology, industrial and applied microbiology, molecular and environmental microbiology, molecular plant physiology, neurochemis- try, and spectroscopy. Close cooperation with various research institutions, such as Applied (M.Sc.) the Max Planck Institute for Marine Micro- Chemie Geosciences (M.Sc.) biology (MPI), the Fraunhofer Institute Chemistry (M.Sc.) for Manufacturing Technology and Advan- The bilingual master’s program in Applied ced Materials (IFAM), Jacobs University, and The German-language master’s program Geosciences is suitable for students with the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz in Chemistry is a consecutive program and an undergraduate degree in Geosciences. Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) builds on the content of a full bachelor’s Its focus of study is on continental geo- in Bremerhaven, expands the choices degree in Chemistry. The program includes sciences with topics such as hydrogeology, available to students. training in the fundamental modules Mole- engineering geology, glaciology, geoha- –––––– cular Synthesis (Inorganic Chemistry (IC), zards, applied sedimentology, petrology www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbmb Organic Chemistry (OC), and Macromole- or geophysics and renewable energy cular Chemistry), Solids and Surfaces sources. In this bilingual program (German (IC and Physical Chemistry (PC)), and and English), students choose up to four Advanced Methods of Analysis (Analytical specializations from a wide range of core Chemistry (AnC) and PC). In addition, subjects. A high level of practical relevance, there is an integrated practical course advanced field training and the use of re- that includes both synthesis and structure levant specialized software round off the elucidation (IC, OC, and AnC). There is a range of competencies. Many cooperating wide range of electives in IC, OC and PC. research institutions on site participate You will be introduced to current research in the teaching, such as Fraunhofer IWES, topics in predominantly small learning ZMT, MARUM, Senckenberg am Meer in groups with close contact to the lecturers. Wilhelmshaven, and the Alfred Wegner Lecturers from the field of applied research Institute for Polar and Marine Research (e. g. Fraunhofer IFAM) also participate in (AWI) in Bremerhaven. the training, so that you already have the –––––– opportunity during your studies to establish www.uni-bremen.de/en/mag contacts with professional fields for which you could work after graduation. –––––– www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscchemie

16 Nature & Environment 17 Marine

Ecology (M.Sc.) Biology (M.Sc.)

The English-language master’s program is aimed at bachelor’s graduates in Biology, Eco- The English-language master’s program logy, Environmental Sciences or related disciplines with ecological content. The comple- addresses university graduates in Biology, xity of the research field is taken into account by a strong networking of the sub-disci- Ecology, Environmental Science, Oceano- plines, whereby individual education courses with different focuses are made possible, graphy or comparable fields. The program such as Marine Ecology, Vegetation Ecology, Behavioral Ecology, Soil Ecology, Population introduces important concepts of marine Ecology, Ecological Modeling or Environmental Risk Research. The course combines biology and biological oceanography as state-of-the-art ecological concepts with research design, advanced data analysis, well as the related disciplines of marine bioinformatics, and field or laboratory-based research projects. There is an opportunity geosciences, physical oceanography, ma- for a semester abroad in the third semester. Collaborations with institutions in marine rine chemistry and marine geochemistry. biology, neuroscience, microbiology, and partner universities around the world expand Research interests can be individually dee- specialization opportunities. pened in research groups of the university –––––– and cooperating institutions, for example www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscecology in ecological modeling, conservation and climate change, marine biodiversity, coastal ecology, marine molecular biology, fisheries biology, and aquaculture. A concentration in marine tropical ecology is offered within the master’s program. The knowledge gained is applied practically during field Environmental excursions, e. g. to Helgoland, the Mediter- Marine Physics (M.Sc.) ranean Sea or Brittany in France. In tropical Geosciences (M.Sc.) ecology, the obligatory research project takes place abroad. Due to the unique con- The English-language master’s program The English-language international master’s centration of world-class marine research requires a university degree in Physics, program provides an understanding of ma- institutions in the state of Bremen, students Mathematics, or a comparable field of study. rine geosystems for prospective students benefit from a state-of-the-art research It deals with the diverse processes in and with an undergraduate degree in Geoscien- infrastructure and personal contacts to between the subsystems atmosphere, ces. All aspects of Marine Geosciences are leading experts. hydrosphere (ocean), cryosphere (ice re- covered: marine sedimentology, marine –––––– gion), solid earth (soil) and climate. Two of raw materials, ocean crust petrology, paleo / www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmarbiol the leading research institutions in this field oceanography, climate modeling, interpre- in Germany, the Institute of Environmental tation of environmentally relevant proxies, Physics (IUP) at the University of Bremen biogeochemistry and geobiology, both basic and the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz research and applied technology. Students Centre for Polar and Marine Research in can develop an individual profile in up to 4 of Bremerhaven (AWI), jointly undertake the 8 core subjects and supplement their skills teaching and development of the course. In with field and laboratory training, relevant the study program, physical, mathematical, software applications. Together with the co- and chemical relationships are applied to operating research institutes MARUM, Cen- current problems in the research areas of ter for Marine Environmental Sciences of the the participating institutes. University of Bremen and the Alfred Wegner –––––– Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) www.pep.uni-bremen.de in Bremerhaven, the program offers insights into world-class marine research. –––––– www.uni-bremen.de/en/mmg

18 Nature & Environment 19 Marine This English-language, three-semester fast-track master’s pro- Neurosciences (M.Sc.) gram is designed for graduates inBbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology Geosciences, Oceanography, Physics, (Bio-) Computer Science This English-language master’s program (M.Sc.) or comparable fields of study and is accredited with 120 ECTS. It requires a graduate degree in a natural sci- offers a combined Master / Ph.D. program. After a theoretical and ence, Psychology, Mathematics, or related practical introduction in the first year, most students transfer to field. The focus is on understanding com- a Ph.D. program, which leads to a doctorate in three years. Those plex networks of neurons and how these who wish to earn a master’s degree in addition to a Ph.D. write their give rise to cognition (learning, memory, master’s thesis in the third semester. Students address questions attention), emotion, and consciousness. ranging from biogeochemistry to genome analysis and from mi- This orientation enables the use of basic crobial symbioses to bioinformatics. This broad educational offer is science findings in applications (for example, realized through cooperations with Jacobs University Bremen, the cognitive assistance systems, autonomous Alfred Wegener Institute in Bremerhaven, the Leibniz Centre for learning agents, neuroprosthetics, unders- Tropical Marine Research and the Max Planck Institute for Marine Physical tanding and therapy of neuropsychiatric Microbiology in Bremen. disorders). This combination of experimen- –––––– Geography: tal approaches and their transfer into appli- www.uni-bremen.de/marmic cation is unique and distinguishes the M.Sc. Environmental Neurosciences at the University of Bremen. History (M.Sc.) An interdisciplinary team of scientists from the fields of Biology, Physics and Psychology offers a sound neuroscientific education in This English-language master’s program mathematical and “neuro-computational” builds on a bachelor’s degree in Geogra- concepts as well as practical experience phy, Geology, Earth or Earth Sciences, with single and multi-electrode recordings, Environmental Sciences, Geoarchaeology, The English-language international master’s program deals with a optogenetics, neuropharmacology and or comparable fields of study. It focuses Materials wide range of natural materials, from raw materials to end pro- imaging techniques. on the current debate on the causes and ducts. Bachelor graduates with a major in Chemistry, Mineralogy –––––– Chemistry effects of global climate change and their or Materials Science are welcome. The profile fields of chemistry www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscneuro complex interrelationships against the or mineralogy are offered and knowledge in mineralogy, crystallo- and background of past environmental changes graphy, chemistry of solids and their surfaces as well as materials and has an interdisciplinary integration of Mineralogy science is imparted, combined with intensive training in analytical physical geography with human geography, (M.Sc.) methods (diffraction, spectroscopy, scanning and transmission archaeology, geosciences, paleobiology electron microscopy, etc.). The focus of the elective field is on and environmental physics that is unique structure and composition of materials, e.g. ceramics, oxide nano- in Germany. Electives are offered in cli (M.Sc.) particles, building materials, inorganic surfaces as well as porous Physik matology, limnogeology, prehistory and materials. The program is offered in cooperation between the early history, environmental physics, cli- Physics (M.Sc.) faculties of Geosciences and Chemistry with participation from mate change, and vegetation history and Physics and Production Engineering. It benefits from the research archaeobotany. Marine environmental ar- The German-language master’s program focus on materials science (MAPEX) at the University of Bremen. chives and soil science complement these builds on a bachelor’s degree in Physics or –––––– specialized concentrations. a comparable scientific university degree. www.uni-bremen.de/en/mcm –––––– The aim of the master’s program is to www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscpg provide specialized training in several sub- subjects of physics at the highest level. In the general part, experimental physics and theoretical physics are studied in depth; in the subject-specific part, two of the following elective subjects are selected: Prozessorientierte Applied Optics, Astrophysics, Biophysics, Materialforschung (M.Sc.) Computational Materials Science, Solid Medical Biometry / State Physics, Theoretical Physics, and Process-oriented Environmental Physics. Natural science Biostatistics (M.Sc.) or engineering subjects can be taken as materials research (M.Sc.) electives in addition. cf. Mathematics, Engineering –––––– cf. Mathematics, Engineering and and Production www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscphy Production

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Mathematics, Digitale Medien (M.Sc.) Digital Media (M.Sc.)

Engineering & This English-language program is aimed at graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Digi- tal Media, Computer Science, Design, Media Technology, Media Studies or a related field. Production The program is offered by the Computer Control, Science faculty of the University of Bremen in cooperation with the Hochschule für Microsystems, Künste HfK (University of the Arts) Bremen. This combines scientific-theoretical, appli-

Microelectronics cation-oriented and artistic-creative ele- (M.Sc.) ments. The study refers to the development of multimedia information and communi- This international study program is aimed cation systems with methods of computer at graduates with a bachelor’s degree in science and communication design as well Electrical Engineering, Automation Techno- as to the social context of these develop- logy, Microelectronics, Microsystems Tech- ment and application processes. nology or a comparable field. It is about –––––– software as well as hardware. From micro- https://digitalmedia-bremen.de/profile/ chip technology to the algorithms of cont- master rol engineering, this degree program offers insights into all areas of digitalization. CMM combines advanced control engineering in theory and practice, microsensor layout and technology, and design and development of electronic systems, semiconductor Elektrotechnik und devices, and circuits. The master’s program CMM is held in English, exams are offered in Informations technik German and English. (M.Sc.) This international study program is aimed at graduates with a bache- Communication –––––– lor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Technology www.uni-bremen.de/en/msccmm Electrical Engineering and and Information or a comparable field. Students learn fundamental concepts, processes and technologies of information and communication Information Technology Technology (M.Sc.) systems from the fields of communications engineering, RF and (M.Sc.) microwave engineering and digital and network engineering, such as Internet-of-Things (IoT), mobile communication systems (4G, The German-language program is based 5G) or space systems. In projects, students can collaborate with on a completed bachelor’s degree in (inter-) national companies in industry and renowned research Electrical Engineering and Information centers. The master’s program CIT is held in English, exams are Technology or a comparable scientific offered in German and English. university degree. Students can choose to –––––– specialize in one of five areas: Automation www.uni-bremen.de/en/msccit Technology, Renewable Energies, Infor- mation and Communication Technology, Sensors and Electronics, Smart Electronic Systems. Lectures, exercises, internships and experimental training in the electrical engineering and information technology laboratories provide excellent preparation for professional life. –––––– www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscet

24 Mathematics, Engineering & Production 25 Informatik (M.Sc.) Medical Biometry /

Computer Science (M.Sc.) Biostatistics M.Sc.)

The German-language master’s program in Computer Science The English-language program is offered expands and deepens the theoretical, practical and technical on a 2-year cycle and deepens basic mathe- foundations of computer science. It sheds light on the economic as matical and statistical knowledge from a well as social impact of information technology systems. Next to a bachelor’s degree in a mathematical or strong application orientation, project studies are a central hallmark Produktionstechnik natural science discipline (e. g. Mathema- of Bremen Computer Science. Building on an informatics-related I oder II (M.Sc.) tics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, bachelor’s degree, a broad-based computer science focus as well Chemistry, Biology) or medicine / health as specializations in security and quality, artificial intelligence, digital Production Engineering I or II sciences / psychology. It expands know- media and interaction, or visual and medical computing are offered. ledge in the application area of medical (M.Sc.) –––––– research. Competencies for planning and www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscinf evaluating empirical studies are taught, as The German-language master’s degree is well as methodological and medical basics aimed at bachelor’s graduates in Produc- and legal and ethical aspects. An internship tion Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, is integrated. The course is conducted in Process Engineering, Management and the faculty of Mathematics and Computer Engineering with a specialization in Pro- Science of the University of Bremen to- duction Engineering or comparable sub- gether with the Competence Center for jects. In the master’s program in Production Clinical Trials Bremen (KKSB), to which the Engineering, students can choose between clinic Bremen-Mitte belongs, with the Leib- seven different specializations: General niz Institute for Prevention Research and Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems, (M.Sc.) Epidemiology – BIPS GmbH and participa- Mathematik Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial tion of the Cooperation Center Medicine of Management, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics (M.Sc.) the University of Bremen (KOM). Materials Science or Process Engineering. –––––– The program is offered in three semesters In our time, mathematical methods per- www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbiometry (90 CP) with a completed first degree meate almost all areas of life: e. g. security of 7 semesters (210 CP) (Production Engi- on the internet, evaluation of medical data, neering I) or four semesters (120 CP) with climate models, portfolio management, a completed first degree of 6 semesters prototype design in the aircraft industry, (180 CP) (Production Engineering II). satellite navigation. –––––– Building on a broad education in a mathe- www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscpt matical bachelor’s degree, this German- language master’s program provides the knowledge to pursue a successful career in these fields or in the field of science. Currently four specializations are offered Prozessorien- The research-oriented program across STEM disciplines requires in Bremen: Algebra, Analysis, Numerics and a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathema- Stochastics / Statistics. tierte Material- tics, Computer Science, Geosciences, or related field. In ProMat, –––––– students themselves define the content of their curriculum, ac- (M.Sc.) www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscmath forschung cording to their interests and prior knowledge. They are involved in Process-oriented scientific projects at an early stage and introduced to international networks. After graduation, they can either deepen their expertise materials research in a doctoral program or apply them in companies with a strong (M.Sc.) focus in research and development. Students choose from over 350 courses in German and English; receive close mentoring; conduct research on latest materials science topics of their choice; gain international experience through a research stay abroad and prepare themselves specifically for their future scientific career. –––––– www.uni-bremen.de/en/promat

26 Mathematics, Engineering & Production 27 Space Engineering Systems Engineering Technomathematik (M.Sc.)

I oder II (M.Sc.) I oder II (M.Sc.) Industrial Mathematics (M.Sc.)

Graduates in Mechanical Engineering, Elec- This German-language interdisciplinary This German-language master’s program requires a mathematical, natural trical Engineering and Physics as well as in master’s program addresses bachelor’s science, engineering, or other bachelor’s degree with a high proportion in Industrial Mathematics / Mathematics are graduates in Electrical Engineering, Com- Mathematics and Electrical Engineering, Production Engineering, Physics, or qualified to solve the constantly growing puter Science, Mechanical Engineering, Geosciences. The master’s program entails an application-oriented mathe- tasks of high technology in the field of space Production Engineering, Mechatronics and matical training with focus on mathematical modeling of technical and scien- systems and related disciplines in an innova- Systems Engineering or comparable fields tific problems. This is combined with continued training in the application tive and interdisciplinary way. In the imme- of study. Many technical products require discipline already taken in the bachelor’s program. In the master’s program, diate vicinity of the University of Bremen are cooperation between the disciplines of me- students gain direct experience in working on industrial-technical problems the DLR Institute for Space Systems and the chanical engineering, electrical enginee- through mathematical modeling and numerical simulation, especially in the Center for Applied Space Technology and ring and computer science; such technical modeling seminar. For this purpose, the students learn in detail modern ma Microgravity ZARM – worldwide established systems must be planned as integrated thematical theories, e. g. inverse problems, optimal control, model reduction institutions in the field of space technology. systems from the outset (software / hard- or adaptive finite element methods. In contrast to aerospace programs at other ware co-design). Four areas of focus are of- –––––– universities, this master’s program focuses fered: automation technology and robotics, www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscim solely on space technology. embedded systems and system software, The English-language program is offered in mechatronics, or production engineering. three semesters (90 CP) with a completed The program lasts three semesters (90 CP) first degree of 7 semesters (210 CP) (SpE I) with a completed first degree of 7 semes- or four semesters (120 CP) with a completed ters (210 CP) (SysEng I) or four semesters first degree of 6 semesters (180 CP) (SpE II). (120 CP) with a completed first degree of 6 –––––– semesters (180 CP) (SysEng II). www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscspe –––––– Wirtschaftsingenieur- Wirtschaftsingenieur www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscsyseng wesen Elektrotechnik wesen Produktions-

und Informationstechnik technik (M.Sc.) (M.Sc.) Management and Production Management and Electrical Engineering (M.Sc.) Engineering (M.Sc.) This German-language master’s program is aimed at graduates with a bachelor’s The German-language study program degree in Management and Electrical En- builds on a completed bachelor’s degree in Space Sciences and Technologies – gineering or a degree program recognized Management and Electrical Engineering or as equivalent. In contrast to other courses Sensing, Processing, Communication (M.Sc.) a comparable scientific university degree. of study, the program provides in-depth At the University of Bremen, students can knowledge of both business administra- This English-language master’s program requires a university degree in Electri- choose to specialize in one of the following tion and mechanical engineering on an cal Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, Industrial Mathematics, Manage- two areas: “Management and Control of equal rank. Two specializations are offered: ment and Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field of study. The master’s Energy” or “Electronic Systems and Innova- “Logistics and Production Management” program in space technologies and applications covers the three basic techno- tion Management”. Especially in the inter- and “Systems Development and Innovation logies: remote sensing, data processing, analysis and transmission, as well as face areas, such as technical production, Management”. Of own importance are the communications technology. The program offers a choice of two areas of focus: logistics, controlling, project management industrial internship and the module area of Physics for Space Observation or Information Technologies for Space. The and marketing / sales, the career opportu- “Methods”. They promote employability by program provides theoretical knowledge in the fields of remote sensing, earth nities for master’s graduates are very good, practical experience, knowledge of other observation, retrieval theory, electronics and communications, as well as prac- as well as in the consulting industry, where disciplines and key skills. tical experience in laboratory courses. Courses on digital image processing and the combination of technical and business –––––– data analysis convey knowledge and methods in the field of processing. know-how is required. www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscwingpt –––––– –––––– www.uni-bremen.de/en/spst www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscwinget

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Economics & Wirtschaftsingenieur Law wesen Elektro- und Informationstechnik (M.Sc.) Management and Electrical Engineering (M.Sc.)

cf. Mathematics, Engineering & Production

Betriebswirt Sozialpolitik (M.A.) schaftslehre (M.Sc.) Social Policy (M.Sc.) Wirtschaftsingenieur- Business Studies (M.Sc.) cf. Society & Education wesen Produktions- As a consecutive study program, the technik (M.Sc.) German-language master’s program in Business Studies builds on a completed Management and Production bachelor’s degree program in the field of Engineering (M.Sc.) economics. Students specialize in two out Transnational Law of eight areas of focus. Seven specialization (Hanse Law School) (LL.M.) cf. Mathematics, Engineering & Production options are offered in the field of micro economics: These are Business Taxation, This one-year master’s program deals with Finance, Start-up and SME Management, transnationalization and its effects on the International Management, Logistics, Mar- development of law. Transnationalization keting and Brand Management as well as is examined in the following areas: Labor Accounting and Controlling. In the field of and Social Law, Information and Health Law, macroeconomics students can specialize Business Law, Public Law, Private Law, and in Innovation Economics. In addition to that, Criminal and Security Law. special features of the program include The program is intended for graduates who research-based learning, practical expe- have completed a law degree of at least four rience by project work and the option of an years duration. Courses are taught in Ger- integrated semester abroad. The two fields man and English. With study track A students (M.Sc.) of specialization completed are shown on Wirtschaftspsychologie can gain international experience at a uni- the master’s certificate. versity abroad and a double degree, while Business Psychology (M.Sc.) –––––– study track B does not include a semester www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscbwl abroad. All courses will be taken in Bremen The German-language study program is offered by the faculty Business Studies & Economics and Oldenburg. and adresses graduates of business / economics / management programs on the one hand and –––––– graduates of Psychology on the other hand. Graduates of both disciplines are represented by www.hanse-law-school.org/de/master approximately 50 %. The modules are encompassing interdisciplinary introductions, organizational Komplexes Entscheiden psychology, management theory and research in science and practice. The teaching in the program is characterized by innovative learning methods, a high degree of individual responsibility of (Professional Public the students and a mix of teaching and learning across the disciplines in various groups. Current topics such as digitalization, sustainability, leadership and complexity management are addressed. (M.A.) Decision Making) –––––– Professional Public www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscwipsy Decision Making (M.Sc.)

cf. Society & Education

32 Economics & Law 33 Human & Community Health Care and Nursing: Versorgungsforschung Health und Versorgungsplanung (M.Sc.) Community Health Care and Nursing: Sciences Health Care Research and Health Care Planning (M.Sc.)

The full-time German-language master’s program is aimed at graduates with a degree in Nursing / Nursing Science, Vocational Education in Nursing Science or comparable qualifications. The program focuses on the development of innovative approaches to care. The focus here is on teaching methods for the systematic development of community health and care structures as well as care research. In contrast to individual-centered care, health problems and possible solutions are localized on a spatial or target group-specific level in this degree program. Students conduct research projects over several semesters. They learn to develop and evaluate these independently and to reflect on them with regard to their own professionalism. –––––– Berufspädagogik www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscchc

Pflegewissenschaft (M.A.) Vocational Education Nursing Science (M.A.) Epidemiologie (M.Sc.)

The German-language master’s program Epidemiology (M.Sc.) in Vocational Education Nursing Science is aimed at prospective students with a ba- The German-language interdisciplinary chelor’s degree in Nursing Science, but also master’s program with a specialization in Therapy Science or Midwifery, who wish rarely offered in Germany is open to gra- to obtain a teaching qualification for work duates in Public Health, Human Medicine, in private schools for the health professions Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Mathema- other than medical. It also opens the pos- tics or related fields. Epidemiology deals sibility of doctoral studies. The program with the analysis of physical, biological, includes nursing didactics, educational social, cultural, economic, and behavio- science, vocational pedagogy and nursing ral factors on the health of a population. science modules and has a close research The program teaches epidemiological connection especially in the modules on and statistical methods for conducting health care research and health care ma- research and the ability to critically evalu nagement as well as vocational education ate epidemiological study results, including research. Two internships in the 2nd and risk communication. The three-semester 3rd semesters are prepared and followed student research project involves indepen- up by subject didactics. Teaching and dent planning, execution, and analysis of an learning with digital media and dealing with epidemiologic study. The course is offered heterogeneity are central components of in close cooperation of the epidemiological the program. teaching and research institutions in Bremen. –––––– –––––– www.uni-bremen.de/en/voc-nursing www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscepi

34 Human & Health Sciences 35 The German-language master’s program is aimed at prospective Klinische students with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a comparable Public Health – Psychologie qualification in accordance with the content and scope of the re- Gesundheitsversor- quirements of the PsyThApprO of March 2020. It has an application- und Psycho oriented profile with the goal of training a scientist-practitioner. gung, -ökonomie Accordingly, the program includes basic psychological and scientific therapie (M.Sc.) content, the teaching of clinical-psychological / psychotherapeutic und -management (M.A.) skills as well as several professional practice assignments. Diffe- Clinical Public Health – Health Services, rent scientifically recognized methods are taken into account in the Psychology and teaching (for example depth psychologically based psychotherapy, Health Economics and Health Psychotherapy (M.Sc.) behavioral therapy, neuropsychological psychotherapy) supple Management (M.Sc.) mented by innovative technology-based applications. A link with the master Psychology, e.g. via joint events such as Lab Rotation, New as of WS 22 / 23 This German-language master’s program is planned. Fields of work are primarily in the health sector. requires a bachelor’s degree in Public –––––– According to the Health / Health Sciences, Health Economics, www.uni-bremen.de/msc-psychotherapie Public Health – new PsychThG 2020 Health Management or comparable quali- Gesundheitsförderung fication. The aim of the program is to train public health experts who can independ- und -prävention (M.A.) ently identify, analyze and solve complex problems in the fields of health care delivery, Public Health – Health economics and management, so that they Promotion and Prevention (M.Sc.) can contribute to an effective, efficient and equitable health care system in different functions. The didactic concept corresponds This German-language master’s program requires a bachelor’s This German-language interdisciplinary to research-based learning. Students design Psychologie degree in Psychology or a comparable qualification. It has a clear master’s program is aimed at gradua- their learning in an independently organized (M.Sc.) research-oriented profile in the basic subjects of psychology. The tes with a bachelor’s degree in Public research process. Theories and methods are participating research groups are characterized by an experimen- Health / Health Sciences, Sociology, Social Psychology not learned in isolation, but simultaneously tal-scientific orientation and contribute their expertise in areas Pedagogy / Social Work/Social Work Scien- and practically. A three semester research (M.Sc.) such as cognitive and neuropsychology, developmental and social ces, Psychology or a comparable field of project in cooperation with partner instituti- psychology, behavioral genetics, but also advanced methodologi- study. The master’s program focuses on ons from the healthcare sector is central to cal learning in psychometrics and change measurement as well the social and psychosocial interactions of this. A double degree is offered jointly with as mathematical modeling. After introductory content and metho- health and society, their implications for the program “Governance and Leadership dological courses in the first semester, the involved psychological prevention and health promotion, and un- in European Public Health” at Maastricht research areas are deepened in seminars and a lab rotation to derstands health and illness as the result of University. specifically prepare for the master’s thesis flanked by a research social negotiation processes. The Bremen –––––– project and a Scientific Debating Club. MA Public Health – Health Promotion and www.uni-bremen.de/en/maph-management –––––– Prevention is characterized by a strong www.uni-bremen.de/en/mscpsy emphasis on research-based study, in addition to a strong theoretical orientation that critically examines existing practices: The student research project spans three semesters. The General Studies area also provides training in communication skills in health promotion and prevention. –––––– www.uni-bremen.de/en/maph-praev

36 Master-Studiengänge 37 Language & Germanistik (M. A.) Literature German Studies (M.A.) The German-language master’s program requires a bachelor’s degree in German Studies or a closely related field of study with at least 50 CP in German Linguistics and Medieval and Modern German Literary Studies. The master’s program includes modules in medieval studies, literary studies, and linguistics. A central aspect of the master’s program is its inter nationality: Here, the aim is to contextualize the subject-based knowledge by linking disciplinary knowledge to other, especially European contexts of influence. The degree course is also explicitly addressed to foreign graduates of German Studies who wish to further develop their academic knowledge with a master’s degree course in the German speaking world. –––––– www.uni-bremen.de/ma-ger

The English-language master’s program is designed This master’s program with German and English as English-Speaking for graduates with a degree in English, English Studies / Language languages of instruction requires a university degree Cultures: Language, American Studies, Linguistics with a 60 CP English Sciences (M. A.) in Language Sciences, Linguistics, General (or Com- component, Comparative Studies with a focus on parative) Linguistics or the completion of a philology Text, Media (M. A.) English Linguistics or English-Language Literatures / degree with a bachelor’s thesis in linguistics or a Cultures, or related fields of study. It offers flexible combination of fields of study in which the linguistic in-depth study in three profile areas: component comprises at least 45 CP. The program 1) British, North American and Postcolonial Literatures; examines the complex properties of language(s), 2) Linguistics: Varieties, Medialities, Applications; which may be structural, social, cognitive, historical, 3) British, North American and Postcolonial Cultural communicative, or practical. Students and faculty work History. The MA program combines multidisciplinary together in research projects to solve linguistic prob- literary, cultural, and linguistic perspectives on gender lems. The field of linguistics at the University of Bremen studies, literatures, films, and other multimodal texts is strong in research and therefore hosts many confe- of the English-speaking world, English as a world lan- rences, also with international experts. Thus, students guage, and evaluation and testing of language levels, can get to know great personalities of the field and among others. A research project in the third semester avant-garde topics of the discipline. Linguistics coope- prepares students for independent research and the rates in teaching and research with English, German MA thesis. Students also continuously develop their and Romance Studies. practical language skills related to scientific –––––– communication. www.uni-bremen.de/ma-ling –––––– www.uni-bremen.de/maesc

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International (M. A.) International Romance Studies (M.A.)

This master’s program is open to graduates of philological studies, For this master’s program, C1 level in Transnationale cultural studies, theater studies, or film / media studies. Postcolo German as well as in Spanish or French is niality, hybridization processes as well as world literature, intertext- required. Please read the Spanish or French Literaturwissen- uality and intermediality, translating and translation, questions of description of the program for further canon, dynamic processes between but also in national literatures information. schaft: Literatur, as well as cinemas are the special focus of this master’s program. Theater, Film (M. A.) A focus on literature, theater or film is possible. The program is Spanisch / español: conducted mainly in German but classes are also taught in English, Este Máster se dirige a estudiantes que Transnational French, or Spanish, so that a B2 level in one of these languages is hayan obtenido un título profesional univer- Literary Studies: expected in addition to a C1-level knowledge of German. Foreign sitario (BA) en Filología, Ciencias Humanas, language skills are deepened in practical modules. In cooperation Ciencias de la Cultura, Ciencias Cinema- Literature, theatre, with the Center for Performance Studies / Theater of Assembly, tográficas o de la Comunicación o en una (M.A.) film theater work is practically experienced and in the film practice carrera afín a las mencionadas anterior- courses a documentary short film is produced. mente. Además, se requieren conocimien- –––––– tos a nivel C1 de español o francés y de ale- www.uni-bremen.de/tnl mán, ya que las clases se imparten en estas lenguas. El Máster está concebido como Französisch / français: un desarrollo contemporáneo de la Roma- Ce master s’adresse aux étudiants titulai- nística tradicional comprendiendo enfo- res d’une licence obtenue en philologie, en ques actuales de Literatura, Ciencias de la sciences humaines, en sciences culturelles, Comunicación, Lingüística y Ciencias de la en sciences du cinéma ou de la commu- Cultura. El Máster tiene una clara orientaci- nication ou dans une branche d’études ón internacional ya que ofrece semestres comparable. Etant donné que l’enseigne- académicos en el extranjero y un programa ment a principalement lieu en français ou de titulación doble en cooperación con la en espagnol, ainsi qu’en allemand, le niveau Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Gracias a C1 tant en français ou espagnol qu’en un procedimiento de reconocimiento regu- allemand est requis. Le master est conçu lado es posible estudiar el Máster en un año comme un développement contemporain para estudiantes que estén en posesión de de la philologie romane traditionnelle, un “Máster of Education”. comprenant des approches actuelles des littératures romanes, des sciences des médias, de la linguistique et des sciences culturelles. Ce master se caractérise par son orientation marquée vers l’international, avec à la clef un semestre de mobilité à l’étranger et l’option des études bina- tionales en coopération avec l’Université Carlos III de Madrid (pour l’espagnol). Un processus administratif d’obtention d’équi- valences permet aux étudiants déjà titulai- res d’un master enseignement (Master of Education) de terminer le master Romanis- tik International en un an.

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Digital Media Medienkultur und Culture, and Society (M. A.) Globalisierung (M. A.) Media Culture and This English-language, interdisciplinary Media, master’s program is aimed at graduates of Globalization (M.Sc.) Communication and Media Studies, Cultu- ral Studies and Digital Media or comparable The German language master’s program is aimed at graduates of communi programs with at least 40 CP in Commu cation and media studies and cultural studies or comparable programs with at Art & nication and Media studies (methods, least 40 CP in Communication and Media studies (methods, research on con- research on content and reception). The tent and reception). It focuses on the interrelation between culture, media and master’s program offers a wide range of globalization. The program concept includes in-depth theoretical and methodo- Music practical media courses, a two-semester logical training in communication and media studies in the core area, a cross- research seminar and courses in methods. disciplinary elective area with courses in cultural theory, transcultural media In order to analyze processes of datafica- and media informatics, als well as a practical area closely linked to the regional tion and digitization and their social impact media economy. This study structure offers students a wide range of options from many perspectives, students take and freedom to develop an individual specialization or profile. courses of their choice in media informa- –––––– tics, cultural studies, political science, film www.uni-bremen.de/en/ma-media-culture-global studies, religious studies, and history. The program has a large network of European partner universities and close contacts to media companies. –––––– www.uni-bremen.de/ma-digitalmedia-society Transkulturelle Studien (M. A.)

Transcultural Studies (M.Sc.)

The inter- and transdisciplinary master’s program, short MATS, is open to graduates of many fields of study in the humanities and social sciences, such as Social and Cultural Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Religious Studies, Linguistics and Literary Studies, (M. Sc.) Digitale Medien Philosophy, Art Studies, Psycho-logy, and Sociology. The program teaches transcultural Digital Media (M.Sc.) competence, text interpretation from a postcolonial perspective, ethnographic and qualitative methods of cultural analysis, and tranculturality in view of religious studies. In the second year of study the focus can be chosen individually. MATS students can opt for cf. Mathematics, Engineering & Production the double degree program “Transcultural Communication” with Kadir Has University in Istanbul, as well as study at partner universi-ties around the world. The Department of Kunstwissenschaft Anthropology and Cultural Research, Institute of Religious Studies and Religious Education, und Filmwissenschaft (M. A.) the Institute of Philosophy, as well as lecturers from Romance Studies and English-Speaking- Cultures are involved in the program. Art History and Film Studies (M.A.) –––––– www.uni-bremen.de/en/mats The German-language master’s program requires a bachelor’s degree in Art Studies, History, Pedagogy, Film Studies, Cultural Studies, Media Studies or a comparable field of study with at least 45 CP in art studies / history or film studies. The central characteristic of the master’s program is the combination of academic qualification and application- oriented research and project work in cooperation with archives, collections, and cultural institutions such as the Weserburg Museum für moderne Kunst Bremen, the Gesell- schaft für aktuelle Kunst, Künstlerhaus Bremen, Kunsthalle Bremen, local galleries, the City46 / Kommunalkino Bremen, the Landesfilmarchiv Bremen, the Arsenal-Institute for Film and Video Art Berlin, and the Austrian Film Museum in Vienna. The connection of art studies and film studies opens up mutually complementary perspectives on the objects of visual art, film and (audio-) visual culture. –––––– www.uni-bremen.de/en/ma-art-film

44 Culture, Media, Art & Music 45 Society & Angewandte Philosophie (M. A.) Education Applied Philosophy (M.A.) An application for this German-language master’s program requires a bachelor’s degree with at least 45 CP in Philosophy or in study parts with relevant philosophical content. The philosophical discussion of questions that come from other sciences or from society is the main focus of Philosophy in Bremen. The following specializations are offered in Bremen: Natural Philosophy and Philosophy of the Corresponding Sciences in the area of Theoreti- cal Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Law and Applied Ethics (Medical Ethics, Animal Ethics, etc.) in the area of Practical Philosophy, as well as subject areas in which questions of Theoretical and Practical Philosophy overlap: Philosophy of Music and Film, Philosophy of Time, Anthropology, Theory of Action, Philosophical Decision Research, and the Philosophy of Digitization. A compulsory internship and a project module “Philosophy in the Public Sphere” are integrated. –––––– www.uni-bremen.de/ma-angewandte-philosophie

Erziehungs- und Bildungs

wissenschaften (M. A.)

Educational Sciences (M.A.)

This German-language research-oriented master’s program builds on a bachelor’s degree in Educational Science, teaching or Social Pedagogy or a related field of study with educational science components of at least 45 CP and opens up the possibility of a doctorate. The program is divided into four study areas: Learning and Teaching with Media, Educational Research, Management and Organization (Project, Quality, Educa- tional and Human Resource Management) and Diversity. With “diversity” as the leitmo tif of the study program, the focus is on equality, difference and plurality, intercultural education, inclusive pedagogy and participatory pedagogical concepts. In the profile area, students complete an internship and electives to set their own individual focus. The goal of the master’s program in Educational Sciences is to prepare students for leading positions in non-school educational fields or in educational research. –––––– www.uni-bremen.de/ma-ebw

46 Society & Education 47 Geschichte (M. A.) Komplexes

History (M.A.) Entscheiden –

The German-language master’s program Professional Public in History builds on a bachelor’s degree in Decision Making (M. A.) History or comparable field of study. At the beginning of the program, students choo- Complex Decision se the area of focus “Public History” or Making – Professional “Cultures and Cultural History”. A practical semester is integrated into the “History in Public Decision Making (M. A.) the Public Sphere” focus. Here, professors with experience in museum management, The German-language interdisciplinary archaeology, exhibition conception, di- master’s program addresses graduates dactics of writing and film analysis teach. of Philosophy, Political Science, Law and There are cooperations with numerous Economics or related fields of study. The institutions in Bremen, such as the Re- master’s program “Professional Public search Centre for East European Studies Decision Making” concentrates interdisci at the University of Bremen, the German plinary expert knowledge in order to Maritime Museum, the Focke Museum, the provide future leaders with comprehensive Dom-Museum, the State Archaeology De- knowledge for dealing with complex deci- partment, the State Archive, and the State International Relations: sion-making situations in the public sphere Politikwissenschaft (M. A.) and University Library. The focus “Cultural and to promote general key qualifications History” deals with inter- and transcultura- Global Governance for this purpose. Political Science (M.A.) lity, norm conflicts and the field of tension Due to the content-related and methodolo- (M. A.) between geographical conditions (also and Social Theory gical complexity of decisions in the pub- This German-language master’s program outside Europe) and cultural expressions. lic sphere the master’s program imparts is designed for students who already have This English-language master’s program A semester abroad is integrated into the philosophical, economic, political-scientific a good basic knowledge of political science is aimed at graduates of Political Science, focus “Cultures and Cultural History”. and law-related competencies in order to amounting to at least 40 CP and who wish Sociology, International Relations or –––––– be able to develop problem analyses, solu- to deepen this knowledge. Students are comparable fields of study. It is offered www.uni-bremen.de/ma-geschichte tion concepts and implementation approa- introduced to political science methods, by the Institute for Intercultural and Inter- ches. In addition to the teaching of theory, working techniques and research approa- national Studies (InIIS) of the University the practical application of this theory in ches. They can consolidate their previous of Bremen in cooperation with the private exercises is at the core of the program. knowledge in various in-depth seminars in Jacobs University. It deals with the theory An 8-week compulsory internship is also the areas of “Political Theory and History and empiricism of governance beyond the integrated. of Ideas”, “Policy Analysis and Comparative nation state in the context of ongoing glo- –––––– Political Science”, “Welfare State and Social balization processes. The political science www.uni-bremen.de/make Policy” and “European Integration and perspective on the phenomenon is leading. International Relations”. Research semi- In addition, contributions from law, econo- nars systematically introduce students to mics, history, and philosophy are also con- political science research and enable them sidered. There are no tuition fees beyond to conduct independent political science the semester fee. research. In the third semester, students –––––– can choose between a practical semester www.uni-bremen.de/mair or a semester abroad. –––––– www.uni-bremen.de/ en/ma-politicalscience

48 Society & Education 49 Sozialpolitik (M. A.)

Social Policy (M.A.)

The master’s program is intended for Stadt- und Regional graduates of a social science, education entwicklung (M. A.) or human sciences program. The master’s program, which is conducted by the Urban and Regional SOCIUM Research Center on Inequality Development (M.A.) and Social Policy, offers an interdisciplinary training program in the fields of political The German-language interdisciplinary science, sociology, economics, law and master’s program is aimed at graduates of health science. The development of the Geography, Sociology and comparable so- welfare state and civil society and the influ- cial science programs. At its core is theory- ence of globalization, European and inter- based work on current research questions national comparisons are as much a part in the field of urban studies. The program of the program as a close look at specific provides in-depth knowledge of theories of sub-areas of social policy, at the develop- urban and regional development, subject-re- ment and consequences of social policy lated methods of empirical social research, measures. The following areas of focus are Soziologie und spatial data analysis and GIS, as well as stra- offered: Health System and Health Policy, Sozialforschung (M. A.) tegic planning aspects of local and regional Work and Social Security, European Labor economic, social, cultural and environmental Studies, and Global Dynamics of Social Po- Sociology and policy. A focus is placed on project-related licy. Languages of instruction are German Social Research (M.A.) work, as is typical for the relevant profes- and English. Four double degree programs sional fields of urban and regional develop- are offered as part of the master’s program This German-language master’s program ment. Students are enabled to recognize in Social Policy, see page 53. requires a Social Science university degree and assess current challenges in urban and –––––– with at least 30 CP in the field of standard- regional development and to work on them www.uni-bremen.de/en/ma-socialpolicy ized and/or non-standardized survey and in a scientifically adequate form. evaluation methods of empirical social –––––– research. As a project study program with www.uni-bremen.de/masur a focus on empirical social research and a particularly practice-oriented design, this master’s program conducted by the SOCI- UM Research Center Inequality and Social Policy is unique in Germany. The program provides in-depth knowledge of standard ized and non-standardized analytical methods as well as advanced theoretical foundations in various sociological topics. Under supervision, students are introduced to the independent conduct of an empirical research project in one of the following areas: “Institutionalized Inequalities” or “Social Relations, Networks, and Integra- tion.” The project is developed cumulatively over four semesters and culminates in the master’s thesis. –––––– www.uni-bremen.de/en/ma-sociology

50 Society & Education 51 Application, Admission and documents program issue either two sepa- for enrollment rate certificates (double degree) How Do Documents, and After receiving the admission or one joint certificate (joint letter, you must submit officially degree). Deadlines for the certified copies of your docu- I Apply? M.A., M.Sc. and ments in paper form. The requi- Special requirements often red documents will be stated in apply for admission to the dual- LL.M. your admission letter. degree program, which are stated in the respective admis- You accept the study place by sion regulations. For information paying the semester fee. For on how to apply, please contact Application admission-restricted programs, the respective master’s program the fee must be received by the advisors. Online application at deadline stated in the admission moin.uni-bremen.de letter. If you missed the payment Applicants for the first semester deadline for an open-admission Contact persons in the and advanced students apply degree course, please contact master’s programs online via the MOIN portal the Student Office. The Student Office (“SfS”) and http://moin.uni-bremen.de Application documents a master’s-specific selection The admission regulations of You will only be enrolled if you committee are involved in the Students of the University of Bre- the respective master’s program provide proof of all required admission process for master’s men use their ZfN account to log specify which documents you prerequisites by the deadline. programs. in. Students from other universi- have to upload in the application The SfS examines the applicati- ties have to create a new account. portal. ons from a formal point of view Application as an and the committee is respon- Applications are only possible for At the time of application, the advanced student sible for the program-specific one master’s program at a time. following are usually required: Advanced master’s applicants evaluation of the applications – Current overview of grades must present creditable study for study places. and academic achievements achievements in the master’s Application period (Transcript of Records); program applied for (usually at For questions regarding the ap- and deadlines – Graduation certificate, least 10 CP). They will then be plication, MOIN portal and “hard” For applications for the first if already available enrolled in a higher semester. requirements (e. g. language semester, the application dead- – Current curriculum vitae Proof of CP must be submitted certificates) please contact the lines from the table on page 60f. in table form by the end of the respective Student Office. apply. It is indicated whether the – Letter of motivation application deadline for master’s Phone: +49 421 218 – 61002 master’s program starts in win- degree programs with restricted [email protected] ter or summer semester. The transcript of records must admission. For master’s pro- www.uni-bremen.de/en/sfs be an official document of the grams with non-restricted Advanced students can usually university. Self-prepared over- admission, the proof must be For questions regarding “soft” apply for both the winter and views or printouts that cannot submitted by March 31 (summer requirements (e. g. suitability of summer semester. Deadline: be verified will not be accepted. semester) or September 30 the disciplinary orientation of winter semester like beginners, (winter semester). the bachelor’s degree program summer semester: January 15, Additional documents may be to the master’s degree pro- for master’s programs that admit requested: Application to the gram), please contact the aca- beginners for summer semester, – Language certificates Dual Degree DD demic advisors of the respec- the deadlines for summer semes- – Proof of academic achievement In master’s programs with a tive master’s degree program. ter are usually the same for be- in specific fields of study dual degree, students earn one The academic advisor is named ginners and advanced students. – Proof of professional or two international degrees. here: experience, internship The programs that can be com- www.uni-bremen.de/en/dbs The application portal opens or apprenticeships pleted with a dual degree are approximately 6 weeks before – Letters of recommendation marked with DD on page 60f. the application deadline. The –––––– application is only valid for the Dual degree students are com- www.uni-bremen.de/en/master current semester and cannot be pleting a part of their studies at transferred to another semester. a foreign university. The universi- If you want to start your studies ties involved in the dual-degree at a later semester, a new appli-

cation is necessary.

52 How Do I Apply? 53 Requirements Required grades for Professional experience, and Tips the master’s application internship or apprenticeship Some master’s programs require For the master’s programs “Be- a minimum grade at the time of rufspädagogik Pflegewissen- Requirements for application application, and failure to meet schaft”, “Public Health – Gesund- and enrollment this grade will result in rejection of heitsversorgung, -ökonomie und For each master’s program there the application. If the bachelor’s -management”, “Public Health – are admission regulations which degree has not yet been comple- Gesundheitsförderung und Prä- define specifically the respective ted and thus no bachelor’s degree vention” professional experience requirements. Some require- certificate is available, the ave- or an apprenticeship must be ments must be fulfilled by the end rage resulting from the current proven. of the application deadline, others Disciplinary proximity of Minimum CP in certain overview of grades and perfor- can be proven until two weeks the bachelor’s degree program fields of study mance is used as a basis. Minimum Letter of recommendation after the start of the lectures. Some master’s programs have For some master’s programs, grades are listed in the master’s To apply for the “M.Sc. Marine an interdisciplinary orientation proof of a minimum number program table on page 60f. Microbiology”, two letters of Lacking requirements will lead and interpret the subject-rela of CP in a certain discipline, of recommendation must be to a rejection of the application. ted proximity of the bachelor’s methodological knowledge such Language Skills submitted. At the University of Bremen it program to the intended mas- as statistics, or in certain areas Required language skills for is not possible to fulfil these ter’s program broadly. Other of specialization is a requirement master’s programs are listed in during the studies. If you are master’s programs aim rather at in order to be considered in the the table on page 60f. Details on unsure if your qualifications are a subject-specific specialization application process. The mini- how to prove language skills can matching the requirements, and therefore expect a close mum CP defined in the admis- be found on page 56f. Required please contact the study subject-related connection. The sion regulations must be proved language certificates must gene- counseling (available at subject-related proximity will by the application deadline. rally be submitted no later than www.uni-bremen.de/en/dbs). be assessed by the selection two weeks after the start of the committee. lecture period: November 1 for the University degree at bachelor’s winter semester 2021 / 22 and May 3 level, minimum CP The admission regulations for the summer semester 2022. For enrollment in a master’s pro- specify the bachelor’s degree Language certificates that have gram, a university degree at the programs to which the respecti- to be submitted already by the Tip for bachelor bachelor’s level that fits the sub- ve master’s program is primarily application deadline are marked ject is required. By the applicati- graduates from directed. The bachelor’s pro- with ♦ in the table on page 60f. on deadline, bachelor’s students grams listed there are close in other universities are often not yet able to provide subject to the master’s program Letter of motivation evidence of a bachelor’s degree. chosen and applications from Almost all master’s programs Please submit your documents Therefore, a lower number of these bachelor’s programs will require a letter of motivation to the Student Office (SfS) latest credit points, as indicated in the not be rejected on the basis of with the application. about one month before the start table on page 60f., is sufficient their disciplinary orientation. of the new semester to receive for the application. However, bachelor’s programs Entrance and aptitude test your study documents (student ID, that are not listed may still be For enrollment in the master’s semester ticket, etc.) and the uni- In case of admission, the proof close to the master’s program in programs “Biochemistry and versity e-mail account before the of successful completion of the terms of subject matter. Questi- Molecular Biology”, “Marine Geo- semester starts. At the University bachelor’s degree must be sub- ons about this can be answered sciences”, “Marine Microbiology”, of Bremen there is no possibility for mitted no later than two weeks by the academic advising of the “Materials Chemistry and Mine- a conditional enrollment or enroll- after the start of the course master’s program. ralogy”, “Produktionstechnik”, ment on an interim basis. (November 1, 2021 for the winter “Public Health – Gesundheitsver- –––––– semester 2021 / 22 and May 3, sorgung, -ökonomie und -ma- 2022 for the summer semester nagement”, and “Wirtschafts- 2022) for enrollment. The final psychologie”, participation in grade of the bachelor’s degree an entrance or aptitude test is must be certified on the certifi- required. The invitation to the cate. A certificate without a final test will be sent after you applied degree grade is not sufficient for for the program. For the master’s enrollment. program in Applied Geosciences, proof of passing the test is required at the time of application.

54 How Do I Apply? 55 Exemption from proof of Any further questions? Language Certificates German language competence Information on language proofs for the Master’s Program An application for exemption and certificates and contact from the German language persons at: proof can be made to the Lan- www.sprachenzentrum-bremen.de How proficient someone is in a guages Centre of the Univer- sities in the Land of Bremen. The Student Office SfS informs foreign language is described by However, such an exemption is about the acceptance of certifi- only rarely possible (for exam- cates for enrollment. six levels A1 (beginner), A2, B1, B2, ple, in the case of a completed www.uni-bremen.de/en/sfs C1 and C2 (like native language). degree in German studies in the home country). If the score of the TestDaF examination is www.sprachenzentrum-bremen.de/1400.html below 16 points, an exemption is not possible. Inquiries concerning exemption from the German language proof should be sent by e-mail to: Required language skills Language certificates Proof of C1-Level in German [email protected]. The language skills required for If the language skills cannot be For German-language master’s –––––– master’s programs are listed in proven by University entrance programs, German language the table on page 60f. You will examination or other referen- skills must be proven at C1 level. not be enrolled without the ces, the language skills must be A university entrance qualifica- required language certificates! proven by a language certificate. tion (e. g. Abitur) or a bachelor’s Some internationally recognized degree with German as the lan- Unsure if your language certificates for English, French, guage of instruction is accepted skills are sufficient? and Spanish are listed below as proof of German C1. European Framework A: Basic User B: Independent User C: Proficient User Use the DIALANG placement (costs: 200 – 300 Euro). The following language certifica- of Reference A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 test for all European languages: tes are accepted as C1 proof: English https://dialangweb.lancaster. Some language certificates have – TestDaF “Test of German as a ac.uk a validity period stated. If a vali- Foreign Language” – total of at IELTS academic Band Band Band Band dity date is indicated on the cer- least 16 points, at least 3 points www.britishcouncil.de 4,0 to 5,0 5,5 to 6,5* 7,0 to 8,0* 8,5 to 9 Language proof via tificate, it will only be considered in all four parts of the exam ESOL KET PET FCE CAE CPE language of instruction if it is still valid at the time of – DSH “German Language Exa- www.cambridgeenglish.org Grade C Grade C Grade C If your school examination qua- application. Certificates without mination for University Entran- Pearson PTE Academic 10 – 29 30 – 42 43 – 58 59 – 75 76 – 84 > 85 lifying for university entrance or a validity period are permanently ce” – min. DSH-2 www.pearsonpte.com Points Points Points Points Points Points previous studies were completed recognized for the application. – Assessment test (“Feststel- TOEFL iBT www.ets.org/toefl 42 – 71 72 – 94 > 95 in the language required for the –––––– lungsprüfung”) at a prepara- Uni Bremen-Code: 5740 Points Points Points master’s program (medium of tory college (“Studienkolleg”), TOEIC www.ets.org/toeic L/R 550, L/R 785, L/R 945, instruction), this will be recogni- Language tests up to B1 level German examination Listening/Reading, S 120, S 160, S 180, Speaking, Writing W 120 W 150 W 180 zed as language proof for the ap- For language certificates up to – Goethe Certificate C1 or C2 plication. A certificate from the B1 level, tests are also offered for – telc “Deutsch C1 Hochschule” French school or university is sufficient English and other foreign lan- – DSD “Deutsches Sprachdiplom DELF/ DALF DELF A1 DELF A2 DELF B1 DELF B2 DALF C1 DALF C2 for this purpose. guages at the Languages Centre der Kultusministerkonferenz” www.ciep.fr/de/delf-dalf of the Universities in the Land Level II C1 Spanish Take care of language of Bremen SZHB, for Spanish at DELE Nivel Nivel Nivel requirements timely! the Instituto Cervantes and for Information and further language www.dele.org Initial Intermedio Superior About two semesters before French at the Institut Français. proof: www.uni-bremen.de/ All languages the end of your bachelor’s These tests are subject to a fee deutschesprachpruefung UNIcert UNIcert I II III IV program, you should obtain (40 euros) and are only recogni- www.unicert-online.org Basis information of the required zed for admission to universities

language requirements of the in the state of Bremen. *The scores are for guidance only. The language level stated on the certificate is binding. intended master’s program. www.sprachenzentrum- Further information on the language levels and on language certificates in other languages at www.sprachenzentrum-bremen.de/1072.0.html This will enable you to acquire bremen.de/1423.0.html Overview of other recognized B2 and C1 certificates for English: any missing language certifi –––––– www.sprachenzentrum-bremen.de/EngZert cates in good time.

56 How Do I Apply? 57 Allocation of The admission for master’s programs Letter of motivation Study Places is a process with many steps. You In almost all master’s programs, a letter of motivation is part of can view the current status of your a complete application. If the Admission application yourself at any time in master’s programs are admission-restricted, the evaluation of Restrictions, the MOIN portal. Different criteria are the letter of motivation can play an important role for the alloca- Letter of often used for the allocation of study tion of study places. Motivation, places for master’s programs with Many admission regulations Tests restricted admission. Some of them specify criteria that are used as a basis for evaluating the letter are explained here. of motivation (e. g. research interests, focus of studies, Hardship application www.uni-bremen.de/en/master intended professional fields). For master’s programs with Use these tips to write your restricted admission, a hardship letter of motivation specifically application can be submitted. for your course of study. This The study places in the hardship will increase your chances of quota are allocated to appli- getting a place to study. cants for whom non-admission would mean exceptional hardship. 5 % of the study places Entrance and aptitude test in master’s programs at the Uni- Tests are used both as an entry versity of Bremen are reserved requirement and as a selection for special hardship cases, in the tool. For example, for the mas- master’s program in “Business ter of Production Engineering Admission restriction (Z) grade at the time of the applica- How are study places allocated? Studies (Betriebswirtschaftsleh- (Produktionstechnik), applicants For the study programs on page tion is commonly considered for A selection committee is re- re)” 3 %. Recognized hardships must achieve at least 50 % of the 60f., the mark ’Z’ indicates the allocation of study places. sponsible for evaluating the can lead to preferred admission. achievable points in the entran- that the number of study places However, a grade point average applications in terms of discipli- You must submit the hardship ce test in order for their appli- is limited and that a selection in a specialization, the letter of nary orientation and content. It application in the online application to be accepted. For the procedure takes place. In the motivation or the result of a test examines, for example, whether cation portal MOIN by the end of Master of Business Psychology master’s programs that do not can also play a role in the alloca- the disciplinary focus of the the application period. Suppor- (Wirtschaftspsychologie), the show a ’Z’, bachelor’s graduates tion of study places. bachelor’s degree matches the ting documents relevant to the results of the entrance test are are granted a place if they meet respective master’s program, hardship application must also additionally used for ranking the requirements. The criteria for the allocation whether the minimum CP in cer- be uploaded. Hardship applicati- the applications. of study places are regulated in tain fields of specialization are ons and supporting documents –––––– In the allocation procedure for the admission regulations of the fulfilled, and evaluates the letter submitted in paper form cannot master’s programs with restric- respective master’s program. of motivation. Based on the be considered. The hardship Language Skills ted admission, several criteria www.uni-bremen.de/en/master decision of the Master Selection application will be processed in A minimum language level must are often taken into account. The –––––– Committee, the Student Office the Student Office and will not be proven in the application grade of the bachelor’s certifi- issues the admission and rejec- be forwarded to the selection or for enrollment, but for the cate or the bachelor’s average tion letters. committees. allocation of study places in restricted master’s programs, Students with impairments language skills play no role. are advised on the hardship –––––– application at the Office for

Students with Disabilities or Chronic Diseases (KIS). www.uni-bremen.de/kis

58 How Do I Apply? 59 Z = Restricted admission (see page 58) The following language skills must be proven by the Overview of DD = Double Degree (see page 53) application deadline (see page 56f.). ♦ A1 level § Requirement (see page 54f.): ♦♦ B1 level Master’s Programs WiSe = Winter semester ♦♦♦ B2 level SoSe = Summer semester ♦♦♦♦ C1 level CP = Minimum CP for application Grade = Minimum grade required for application Regarding deadlines for language skills not marked T = Entrance or aptitude test required. with a hash, see page 55) www.uni-bremen.de/en/master * Minimum CP for the 4-semester master’s program + Admission every two years. Next for winter semester ** Minimum CP for the 3-semester master’s program 2022/23

Application deadline Require- Z Medienkultur und Globalisierung (M.A.) WiSe: 15. 6. 150 CP; 2,3 German C1, English B2 Master’s degree course leading to M.A., M.Sc., LL.M. Required language skills ments § beginners Musikwissenschaft (M.A.) Only advanced: 132 CP German C1 ♦♦♦ A Angewandte Philosophie (M.A.) WiSe: 15. 7. | SoSe: 15. 1. 150 CP German C1, English B2 WiSe: 15. 7. | SoSe: 15. 1. Applied Geosciences (M.Sc.) WiSe: 28. 2. 100 CP; T English B2 N Z Neurosciences (M.Sc.) WiSe: 30. 4. 135 CP English C1 B Berufspädagogik Pflegewissenschaft (M.A.) WiSe: 15. 7. 150 CP German C1 P Physical Geography: Environmental History (M.Sc.) WiSe: 30. 4. 135 CP English C1 Z Betriebswirtschaftslehre (M.Sc., DD) WiSe: 31. 5. 130 CP; 2,7 German C1, English B2 Physik (M.Sc.) WiSe: 15. 7. | SoSe: 15. 1. 120 CP German C1♦♦♦, English B1 Z Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (M.Sc.) WiSe: 15. 1. 120 CP; T English C1 Z Politikwissenschaft (M.A.) WiSe: 31. 5. 140 CP German C1 ♦♦♦, C Z Chemie (M.Sc., DD) WiSe: 15. 7. 150 CP German C1 ♦♦♦ English B2 Communication and Information Technology (M.Sc.) SoSe: 15. 10. 140 CP; 2,0 English C1 Produktionstechnik I oder WiSe: 15. 7. | SoSe: 15. 1. 140*/170** German C1, Community Health Care and Nursing: Versorgungs WiSe: 15. 7. 150 CP German C1, English B1 Produktionstechnik II (M.Sc.) CP; T English B2 forschung und Versorgungsplanung (M.Sc.) Prozessorientierte Materialforschung (M.Sc.) WiSe: 15. 7. | SoSe: 15. 1. 140 CP; 2,0 German C1 ♦♦♦, Control, Microsystems and Microelectronics (M.Sc.) SoSe: 15. 10. 140 CP; 2,0 English C1 English C1 ♦♦♦ D Z Digital Media and Society (M.A.) WiSe: 15. 6. 150 CP; 2,3 English C1 ♦♦♦♦ Z Psychologie (M.Sc.) WiSe: 15. 7. 150 CP German C1, English B1

# Z Public Health – Gesundheitsförderung Z Digitale Medien (M.Sc., M.A.) WiSe: 31. 5 150 CP; 2,5 English C1 WiSe: 15. 7. 150 CP German C1, English B2 und Prävention (M.A.) E Z Ecology (M.Sc.) WiSe: 30. 4. 135 CP English C1 Z Public Health – Gesundheitsversorgung, ♦♦♦ WiSe: 31. 5. 130 CP; T German C1, English B2 Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik (M.Sc.) WiSe: 15. 7. 150 CP German C1 , -ökonomie und -management (M.A., DD) English B1 German C1, French or R Romanistik International (M.A., DD) WiSe: 15. 6. 120 CP English-Speaking Cultures: Language, Text, Media (M.A.) WiSe: 15. 7. 150 CP English C1 Spanish C1 Environmental Physics (M.Sc.) WiSe: 15. 7. 120 CP German A1♦, English C1 S Z Sozialpolitik (M.A., DD) WiSe: 15. 6. 140 CP German C1, English B2 Z Epidemiologie (M.Sc.) WiSe: 15. 7. 150 CP German C1, English B2 Soziologie und Sozialforschung (M.A.) WiSe: 31. 5. 130 CP; 2,5 German C1, English B2 Erziehungs- und Bildungswissenschaften (M.A.) WiSe: 15. 7. 150 CP; 2,5 German C1 Z Space Engineering I oder Space Engineering II (M.Sc.) WiSe: 30. 4. | SoSe: 15. 10. 120*/150** CP English C1, Deutsch B1 G Germanistik (M.A.) WiSe: 15. 7. | SoSe: 15. 1. 150 CP German C1, English B1 Space Sciences and Technologies – Sensing, English C1, WiSe: 30. 4. 130 CP ♦ Geschichte (M.A.) WiSe: 15. 7. | SoSe: 15. 1. 135 CP German C1, English B2 Processing, Communication (M.Sc.) German A2 Z Stadt- und Regionalentwicklung (M.A.) WiSe: 15. 7. 150 CP German C1, English B1 I Informatik (M.Sc.) WiSe: 31. 5. | SoSe: 15. 1. 130 CP German C1 ♦♦♦ Systems Engineering I oder German C1 ♦♦♦, Z International Relations: Global Governance WiSe: 1. 2. 120 CP; 2,3 English C1 ♦♦♦♦ WiSe: 15. 7. | SoSe: 15. 1. 140*/170** CP Systems Engineering II (M.Sc.) English B2 ♦♦ and Social Theory (M.A.) T Technomathematik (M.Sc.) WiSe: 15. 7. | SoSe: 15. 1. 150 CP; 3,0 German C1 K Z Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie WiSe: 15. 7. 150 CP German C1 ♦♦♦♦ German C1, English B2, Z Transkulturelle Studien (M.A., DD) WiSe: 15. 6. 130 CP Z Komplexes Entscheiden WiSe: 15. 6. 130 CP German C1, English B2 other language A2 (Professional Public Decision Making) (M.A.) Z Transnational Law (Hanse Law School) (LL.M.) WiSe: 31. 5. 210 CP German B2, English B2 Kunstwissenschaft und Filmwissenschaft (M.A.) WiSe: 15. 7. 150 CP German C1, English B2 Transnationale Literaturwissenschaft: Literatur, German C1, WiSe: 15. 7. | SoSe: 15. 1. 150 CP L Language Sciences (M.A.) WiSe: 15. 7. | SoSe: 15. 1. 150 CP German C1, English B2, Theater, Film (M.A.) other language B2 other language A2 Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Elektrotechnik German C1 ♦♦♦, W WiSe: 15. 7. 140 CP M Z Marine Biology (M.Sc.) WiSe: 30. 4. 135 CP; 2,5 English C1 und Informationstechnik (M.Sc.) English B2 Z Marine Geosciences (M.Sc.) WiSe: 28. 2. 100 CP; T English B2 Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Produktionstechnik (M.Sc.) WiSe: 15. 7. | SoSe: 15. 1. 140 CP German C1, English B2 Z Marine Microbiology (M.Sc.) WiSe: 15. 3. 120 CP, T English C1 Z Wirtschaftspsychologie (M.Sc.) WiSe: 31. 5. 130 CP; T German C1, English B2 Z Materials Chemistry and Mineralogy (M.Sc.) WiSe: 28. 2. 100 CP, T English B2 # The application for “Digitale Medien” is depending on the desired focus. If the focus is on media informatics (M.Sc. / Mathematik (M.Sc.) WiSe: 15. 7. | SoSe: 15. 1. 150 CP; 3,0 German C1 Medieninformatik) the application is addressed to the Universität Bremen. If the focus is on media design (M.A. / Medical Biometry / Biostatistics (M.Sc.) WiSe: 30. 4. 2022+ 135 CP; 2,5 English C1 ♦♦♦ Mediengestaltung) the application is addressed to the Hochschule für Künste Bremen (HfK University of the Arts). For “Digitale Medien” different criteria are evaluated when calculating the minimum grade: see admission regulations. 60 61 A B C D E

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62 Academic Calendar Please note that due to the Corona pandemic, The academic year starts on October 1 and the semester times may be changed. In that ends on September 30. The winter semester case you will be informed by e-mail and on our starts on October 1 and ends on March 31. website. The summer semester starts on April 1 and ends on September 30. Lecture periods vary Deadlines for re-registration from year to year within the semester periods. and leave of absence Re-enrollment requires the payment of the Winter semester 2021 / 22 semester fee. For the summer semester, the semester fee must be transferred by February Orientation week 15 and for the winter semester by August 15. October 11 to 15, 2021 Details can be found at: Start of lecture period www.uni-bremen.de/semester-contribution October 18, 2021 Christmas break Applications for leave of absence for the summer December 23, 2021 to January 5, 2022 semester must be submitted by February 15 and End of lecture period for the winter semester by August 15. February 4, 2022 Central Student Advisory Service Summer semester 2022 Visiting address Bibliothekstraße 1 Start of lecture period Verwaltungsgebäude April 19, 2022 [email protected] End of lecture period Phone: +49 421 218 – 611 60 July 22, 2022 www.uni-bremen.de/en/zsb

Winter semester 2022 / 23 Consultation hours without appointment (currently only by phone): Orientation week Mon, Tue, Thu 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., October 10 to 14, 2022 Wed 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Start of lecture period Additional appointments for employed and October 17, 2022 non-locals on request. Christmas break December 23, 2022 to January 6, 2023 Online counseling End of lecture period www.uni-bremen.de/zsb/online-beratung February 3, 2023 Please check our website for any changes.