East European Studies

Freie Universität Berlin

Overview

At East European Studies from Freie Universität Berlin students are able to independently analyze and interpret developments and situations in Eastern, East-Central and South-Eastern Europe (hereinafter collectively referred to as Eastern Europe) and place them in their respective political, social, economic, historical and cultural context as well as evaluate them across disciplines. 

Quick Facts:

• They have also acquired comprehensive knowledge of the respective disciplines and analytical methods and are able to analyze national, transregional and global processes. Graduates know the principles and general principles of scientific work as well as good scientific practice and can take these into account in scientific activities.

• Graduates possess knowledge of at least one East European language as well as professionally relevant social, in particular intercultural as well as diversity and gender-specific competences, which provide them with an understanding of national, transregional and global processes. Graduates have higher-level skills and competences, including moderation and presentation skills, critical and conflict skills, as well as problem-solving skills.
• The Master program provides the academic foundations and practical experience for later work as an expert on Eastern Europe in the following areas, among others: politics and political consultancy, social policy and social work, business and economic consultancy, foreign service and international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), culture, tourism, state and municipal planning and administration, media, adult education, publishing and librarianship and academic institutions.