Public Affairs and Democracy

Course Overview

The M.Sc. in Public Affairs and Democracy at Leuphana University Lüneburg offers an innovative educational journey in a time when democracy faces significant trials. Globally, the rise of populist movements, rampant misinformation, and declining trust in democratic processes prompt critical inquiries into the resilience and future of democratic governance. Students will explore the mechanisms of democratic resilience and decline, the legitimacy of spreading democracy internationally, and the broader implications of democracy in non-Western contexts, and through rigorous academic inquiry, learn to analyze, critique, and contribute to enhancing democratic systems globally.