Program Overview
Master's Specialisation of Public Administration: European Union Governance and Politics
This multidisciplinary Master's programme equips students with cutting-edge insights from public administration and political science to tackle questions related to the effectiveness of EU policy, the engagement of the EU with societal actors, and the impact on the EU's legitimacy.
Why this Programme?
- Combine the latest insights from political science and public administration to the EU
- Shared programme with Political Science, available in two variations
- This variation emphasizes public administration
- Learn how policy ambitions lead to concrete results
- Opportunity to complete an internship and connect theory and practice
- Begin building a professional network
- International reputation for teaching, academic character, and lecturer quality
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this programme, students must meet specific requirements. These requirements include:
- A relevant Bachelor's degree
- English language proficiency
- Other requirements as specified by the programme
Study Programme
This specialisation will show students how political and social processes affect European governance, how policy is created and implemented within the EU, how issues of legitimacy are handled, and how the EU approaches and solves problems. Students will learn to:
- Analyse and apply insights to urgent cross-border social problems
- Design policy interventions
- Advise policymakers
- Make connections between theoretical perspectives to reflect on how European politics and governance operate
Career Prospects
Graduates can expect careers in:
- Ministries, embassies, EU institutions, local/regional government
- Consultancy
- Stakeholders in EU policy
Research
Research areas in this specialisation include:
- Why the same European policies are applied differently between European states
- The degree of transparency and accountability in European policymaking
- How politicians and policymakers cooperate effectively despite strong political polarisation on EU affairs within and between member states
- Which EU lobbying strategies are most effective
Tuition and Grants
Students will pay an annual tuition fee, which varies depending on their personal situation.
Related Programmes
Other related Master's specialisations of Public Administration include:
- Policy, Knowledge, and Conflict
- Governance of Safety and Security
- Management of Civil Challenges
These programmes offer students a range of options to explore different aspects of public administration and governance.