Program Overview

Mŕster Universitari en Histňria de l'Europa Contemporŕnia: Identitats i Integració

The Master's Degree in Contemporary European History: Identities and Integration is a postgraduate program offered by the University of Alicante.

Overview

The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary European history, focusing on the complexities of identity and integration.

Structure

The program consists of 60 credits, divided into two semesters. The first semester covers obligatory subjects, while the second semester includes a combination of obligatory subjects and the final master's project.

Obligatory Subjects

• Concepts and Theories for the Study of Contemporary History (4 credits)
• Sources for the History of Contemporary Europe and Research Techniques (4 credits)
• The Idea of Europe: Thought and Conceptual History (3 credits)
• Economic Integration and European Monetary Unification (3 credits)
• The Political Process of European Integration (3 credits)
• Europe and Community Integration in the Global World (3 credits)
• Spain in European Geopolitics and International Relations (4 credits)
• The National Idea: Cultural Identity and Democracy (3 credits)
• The Construction of Europe as a Space of Equality and Coexistence: Achievements and Deficits (3 credits)

Final Master's Project

The final master's project (12 credits) is an original, autonomous, and personal work that each student must complete under the guidance of a tutor. The project allows students to demonstrate their mastery of the skills and competencies associated with the degree.

Mobility and Exchange Programs

Students can participate in exchange programs, allowing them to study at another national or international university with which the University of Alicante has a cooperation agreement.

Academic Practices

Students can undertake external academic practices, which are extracurricular and can be part of the Erasmus program or other specific practice programs.

Evaluation

The evaluation of student learning is based on a system of continuous assessment, with two evaluation periods: ordinary and extraordinary. The qualification system is numeric, ranging from 0 to 10, with one decimal place.

Recognition and Transfer of Credits

The University of Alicante recognizes credits obtained in other official studies, which can be computed towards the completion of the degree. The transfer of credits includes all credits obtained in official studies, which are recorded in the student's transcript and academic documents.

Additional Information

For further details on the program, including admission requirements, tuition fees, and research areas, please consult the official website of the University of Alicante or contact the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters directly.