MSc Econ European Politics

This MSc Econ European Politics Degree provides an introduction to the advanced study of the historical origins and contemporary development of European politics. The aim of the programme is to introduce and explore major issues of concern to postgraduate students specializing in the study of the continent. The relationship between processes of 'Europeanisation' - economic, political, and societal changes - within the states and the development of a European level of governance is a key focus throughout the programme. The programme also aims to enhance student knowledge of these issues and develop student awareness of how comparisons can be used to explain important political processes.
This MSc Econ European Politics Degree provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge, understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:

• The domestic, regional and global contexts that have underpinned European politics since 1945;
• The development of the European integration project post-1945;
• The inter-relationship between the European level of governance and the state and regional levels, and the impact of ‘Europeanisation;
• The key intellectual debates in the study of European politics; and,
• The key intellectual and policy debates about the future trajectory of European politics.