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Counselling in the context of right-wing-extremism MasterCounselling in the context of right-wing extremism
Master of Arts (M.A.)
About the Program
This is a continuing education Master's program that can be studied part-time and is aimed at professionals in counselling against right-wing extremism and democracy promotion. The program is open to professionals with relevant prior experience in both counselling and political education in the fields of right-wing extremism and democracy promotion. It aims to provide a solid university education that combines theory and practice. The program offers further training for newcomers in mobile counselling and qualifies people from related counselling activities or social work for counselling in the context of right-wing extremism. This unique program in Germany was established in 2022 at the Philipps-Universität Marburg. The concept was developed in cooperation between the Department of Educational Sciences and the Democracy Center Hesse.
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This is a continuing education Master's program that can be studied part-time and is aimed at professionals in counselling against right-wing extremism and democracy promotion. The program is open to professionals with relevant prior experience in both counselling and political education in the fields of right-wing extremism and democracy promotion. It aims to provide a solid university education that combines theory and practice. The program offers further training for newcomers in mobile counselling and qualifies people from related counselling activities or social work for counselling in the context of right-wing extremism. This unique program in Germany was established in 2022 at the Philipps-Universität Marburg. The concept was developed in cooperation between the Department of Educational Sciences and the Democracy Center Hesse.
General Requirements
Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.
Academic qualification
A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.
Language
German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).
Typical documents
- Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
- Language certificate
- Passport and passport photo
- Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
- Letter of motivation (for many programs)
- Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)
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How do I apply to Counselling in the context of right-wing-extremism Master at Philipps-Universität Marburg?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Counselling in the context of right-wing-extremism Master at Philipps-Universität Marburg
Is Counselling in the context of right-wing-extremism Master at Philipps-Universität Marburg taught in German or English? ▼
This Master programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Counselling in the context of right-wing-extremism Master programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Counselling in the context of right-wing-extremism Master at Philipps-Universität Marburg? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying Counselling in the context of right-wing-extremism Master? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Philipps-Universität Marburg — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.