Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Program in Comparative European Political Studies

The Master's program in Comparative European Political Studies is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary program that aims to provide students with a deep understanding of the complexities of European politics and integration. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to navigate the complexities of European institutions, policies, and relations.

Program Details

• Language of Instruction: French
• Field of Study: International Relations and European Studies
• Type of Study: Full-time, with tuition fees
• Duration of Study: 4 semesters
• Number of Credits Required for Graduation: Not specified
• Number of Budgeted Places: 9
• Number of Places with Tuition Fees: 40
• Tuition Fee: 3600 RON per year, payable in four installments

Program Objectives

The program aims to:

• Form high-level specialists in comparative and interdisciplinary studies of political phenomena
• Contribute to the constitution of a network of francophone experts in the management of public institutions
• Support the establishment of public-private consortia by constituting groups of francophone specialists capable of working in francophone companies
• Prepare young researchers for doctoral programs in co-tutelle

Partnerships

The program has partnerships with:

• Institut Français de Cluj
• Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie
• Commission Européenne – Programme Erasmus Mundus
• Francophone institutions in Romania
• Francophone companies in Transylvania
• University of Szeged (Hungary)

Curriculum

The curriculum includes courses such as:

• Methodology of Research in Social Sciences
• Applied French Language in Social Sciences
• Professional Orientation and International Careers
• European Projects and Structural Funds
• The Birth of the Nation in Europe
• History and Challenges of European Construction
• The Evolution of the European Institutional System
• The European Union in the Global Economy
• International Politics: Diversity, Representation, Alterity
• Political Structures in Europe and North America
• State, Society, and Politics in Central and Western Africa
• The Internationalization of Ethnic Conflicts
• Ethics and Politics in Europe
• Norms and Societies
• Identities, Populism, Extremism
• Ecological Policies in Europe
• Decision-Making Systems in Europe
• Contemporary Approaches to Terrorism

Teaching Team

The teaching team includes professors from:

• Université Paris-Est Créteil
• Université de Szeged
• Université Catholique de Lille
• Université Libre du Cameroun
• Université d'Abomey-Calavi
• Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai, Facultatea de Studii Europene

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:

• Management of European institutions and projects
• Research in European studies
• International relations and diplomacy
• Public administration and policy-making
• Private sector companies with European focus

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program is based on:

• Interview (100% of the admission score)
• Criteria for differentiation (in case of equal scores): license exam grade and overall grade point average

What Makes the Program Unique

• A French and Romanian diploma
• A pole of university competence in francophone studies
• Seven scholarships abroad (Paris, Bordeaux, Brussels, Szeged)
• Option to pursue research through a co-tutelle thesis
• Option to work in the management of European institutions and projects
• Option for internships in francophone institutions and companies
• Publication of research in the academic journal Studia Europaea

Conclusion

The Master's program in Comparative European Political Studies offers a unique opportunity for students to gain a deep understanding of European politics and integration, as well as to develop the skills and competencies necessary to succeed in a variety of careers related to European studies. With its strong partnerships, interdisciplinary curriculum, and career opportunities, this program is an excellent choice for students interested in pursuing a career in European studies.