Program Overview

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European Studies MA

The Joint Master's Programme of the Arqus European University Alliance was established to provide a multidisciplinary understanding of Europe's role in the world. It provides an assessment of the relationship between Europeanisation and globalization, the impact of global developments on Europe, and the changing role of the continent in the new world order.

At a Glance

• Field of study: social sciences
• Degree type: postgraduate
• Degree: Master of Arts
• Language of instruction: English
• Full/part-time: full-time, part-time
• Course start: winter semester
• Admission restriction: national admission restriction
• Standard period of study: 4 semesters
• ECTS credits: 120

Requirements

• Completion of a six-semester BA programme or a similar degree of EQF6 according to the European reference framework in the various fields of the humanities and social sciences.
• Knowledge of English at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (C1 level being recommended)
• Aptitude Test: The fulfilment of the criteria listed will be checked by the faculty and the mobility partners within the consortium.

Fees

Fees depend on the individual study path and can be checked on the website of the Arqus Alliance.

Contents

The research-oriented and interdisciplinary transnational Joint Master's Programme analyses Europe's past, current, and envisioned role in the world at large. It combines different approaches to the subject and introduces students to a multidisciplinary perspective, increasing their ability to analyse and understand new developments in Europe's role as a global actor in an original and innovative way.

Programme Structure

The structure of the programme follows a unique approach, that combines joint online learning and specialized offline courses at the partner universities. There are two types of modules: jointly developed modules that strengthen virtual mobility between study places, and offline courses taught by local lecturers but thematically and methodologically related to the online course.

1. Semester

• An Introduction to European Studies – Methods, Traditions and Future Challenges to Knowledge Production about Europe
• Europeanisation under the Global Condition – History, Economics and Politics
• Europe and Law

2. Semester

• European Foreign Policies
• Regions in Europe
• Social Transformations in Europe

3. Semester

• Europe and Development – Developmental Policies
• Global Challenges and European Answers
• Cultural Representation in Current European Societies

4. Semester

• Europeanization and Globalization
• Colloquium: Europe as a Global Actor
• Master Thesis

Special Features

• Curriculum compulsory in English
• At the partner universities elective courses in German, Spanish, Lithuanian possible
• Award of a Joint Degree issued by the universities Graz, Granada, Leipzig and Vilnius
• Virtual study components
• Integrated study abroad at a partner university of the Arqus Alliance (Graz, Granada, Vilnius)

Career Prospects

Depending on the combination of the bachelor's degree and specialization in the Joint Master's Programme, the professional degree provides access to:

• Intergovernmental institutions, multilateral organizations, and non-governmental organizations
• Intercultural knowledge transfer/communication
• Journalism and public relations for international organizations
• Public administration at all levels, from local units/municipalities to supranational units
• Subareas in business and management, especially when it comes to cooperation with a European dimension

Internships and Periods Abroad

An internship can be completed as part of the degree program, which should establish content-related as well as personal references to the future professional field. The study program can be started at any partner university (Graz, Granada, Leipzig and Vilnius). For the joint degree, you will complete at least one semester at one of the partner universities. This stay abroad can also be completed virtually.

Programme Documents

• Study regulations (SO) and examination regulations (PO), curricula and module descriptions

Application

Applying as a First-Semester Student:

• Course start: winter semester
• Admission restriction (NCU): yes
• Application period: until 15 March

Internationality

Mandatory period abroad: Physical mobility is greatly encouraged but is not compulsory in this programme. It may take place from the second semester onwards. Preference is given to candidates who choose a physical mobility track within their application.

Study in foreign language: Curriculum compulsory in English

Joint degree with foreign partner universities: Award of a joint degree with the partner universities Granada, Graz and Vilnius