Master's in Political Science / University of Bern

What challenges do governments and societies face in modern democracies?

This program in the Institute of Political Science also addresses issues related to democratic systems and the characteristics and effects of direct democracy.

Another area of focus is political sociology – for example, the study of changes in political and social attitudes and analyses of the voting behavior of citizens in democracies. Additional topics addressed in the widely diverse program include political parties, interest groups, economic, social and environmental policies,
political communication, international relations and the fundamentals of political theory.

The Institute of Political Science at the University of Bern is one of the leading political science institutes in Switzerland. Along with an outstanding advisor system, the program also provides for a very inspiring atmosphere with internationally renowned and respected political scientists and researchers.

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