Program Overview

Specialized Master in EU Interdisciplinary Studies

The Specialized Master in EU Interdisciplinary Studies is a one-year advanced master's program designed for students with an academic background in Political Science, Economics, History, Law, or other related disciplines. The program is organized by the Institute of European Studies and is taught in English.

Programme Objectives

The program aims to provide students with specialized knowledge of EU integration, allowing them to understand the challenges of EU, global, and regional integration. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Understand the challenges of EU, global, and regional integration
• Develop expert knowledge on how EU institutions function and on the EU's main policies
• Use specialized knowledge in professional situations
• Understand major political, economic, social, historical, and cultural issues concerning European integration from an interdisciplinary perspective
• Develop analytical skills and elaborate oral or written arguments
• Communicate in English in academic and professional situations

Teaching Team and Methods

The program features a teaching team with diverse academic backgrounds and expertise in EU studies. The teaching methods include lectures, seminars, and study visits to EU institutions. Practitioners and professionals with relevant expertise in the field also teach some classes.

International and Openness

The program has a strong international profile, with students from 41 countries and academic staff from 15 nationalities. The program cultivates open-mindedness and intellectual mobility, allowing students to evolve in an international environment.

Programme's Added Value

The program offers several added values, including:

• A unique program with three paths for specialization
• A focus on career development and professionalization
• An internship and a final dissertation
• A location close to the EU institutions, providing opportunities for networking and professional development
• A wide range of activities, including a Job Day, networking sessions with Alumni, and mentoring opportunities

Access Conditions

The access conditions for the program are as follows:

• Full right to admission for holders of a degree obtained in the French-speaking Community of Belgium
• Admission granted to holders of a degree obtained abroad that is recognized as equivalent
• Admission granted following submission of a dossier and decision by the jury
• Accreditation of prior experience

Criteria Laid Down by the Jury

The jury selects candidates based on their application, cover letter, and curriculum vitae, using the following academic criteria:

• Quality of the candidate's academic background
• Motivation and professional ambitions
• Profile, including language skills and extra-curricular experience
• A sufficient command of English is required

Programme Structure

The program includes:

• One core module (25 credits) with mandatory courses on EU law, decision-making, history of European integration, and European economic governance
• Three elective modules (20 credits each) on economic governance and policies, migrations and rights, and EU integration and regionalism
• A compulsory module on career development (15 credits) with an internship and a final dissertation

Courses

The program offers a range of courses, including:

• European Integration through Law
• History of European Integration
• Decision-making in the EU
• Rotating international Chair
• European Economic Governance
• Internship and career development
• Mobility (Waseda University, Japan)
• Economic Governance and Policies in the EU
• Migrations, Rights and Policies in the EU
• EU integration, Regionalism and Global Governance

Prospects

Graduates of the program typically develop a career in European, national, or local institutions, in the business world, professional associations, interest groups, non-governmental organizations, or in media and communication. The program provides various initiatives for professionalization, including a mentoring program, a dynamic and wide alumni network, and support for internship search.