The master’s programme always starts in the winter semester. In order to graduate, 120 credits (ECTS) are mandatory.

In the course of their studies, students have to attend the lectures on a regular base, write seminar papers as well as a diploma thesis.

A total of nine courses must be attended and successfully completed, which are offered in three semesters. Students must also attend a colloquium in which they discuss selected topics from their final theses. Each seminar comprises three lessons per week and at least thirteen semester hours per week.

The seminars take place weekly. Student attendance is mandatory. The language of instruction is German.