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Contemporary European Studies: Politics, Policy and Society (Euromasters) MA – 2 years
Master
In Bath ()
Description
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Type
Master
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Duration
2 Years
The Euromasters course offers a distinctive international learning experience, with an opportunity to study at several prestigious institutions.
With an enthusiastic teaching team who are experts in their research fields, and a diverse course of study, this two year master’s degree is recognised throughout the EU and beyond.
You'll gain a broad comparative understanding of the European Union, European politics, policy and social evolution as well as specialist knowledge of key issues in the Euro-Atlantic area and international relations.
About this course
We welcome applications from high-achieving students, who wish to gain the knowledge and skills that will qualify them for a wide range of careers in European and international institutions, and the private sector.
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
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Subjects
- European Politics
- Democracy
- Foreign Policy
- University
- Research
- Research skills
- Programmes
- Significant
- Structure
- Requirements
- Dissertation
Course programme
Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Units
After the initial Core Module at the University of Bath you will undertake two taught semesters followed by the completion of a 15,000 word dissertation to be submitted by September in the second year.
You must study at a minimum of two sites, including the University of Bath. You may also choose to study at a third site.
Compulsory course units
- These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
You will study at the University of Bath from September 2020 to January 2021.
- European union politics and policy-making
- Scopes and methods of politics and international relations
- Plus 3 optional units
You will complete Specialist Module 1 from April to September 2021 (or April to August 2021 in Berlin).
This Module allows you take advantage of core areas of academic expertise at various partner sites around key themes.
You can choose to complete this at:
- University of Bath (General themes: Europe in an international world – trade, international security, crime)
- Free University of Berlin or Humboldt University of Berlin (General themes: Democratic governance and foreign policy in Europe)
- Charles University (General themes: Central Europe in the European Union – political and societal transition)
You can select five units from:
- Organised crime in Europe: threats and challenges
- International security: the contemporary agenda
- Britain and Europe
- International organisations in world politics
- International relations of South and Central Asia
- Economic foreign policy and the international trade regime
- Theories of conflict and conflict resolution
- The politics of risk
- Foreign and security policy in Europe
- Facets of Europeanisation
- Plus a selection of optional units
- Comparative European government
- Facets of Europeanisation
- Plus a selection of optional units
- The EU enlarged and transformed
- Political systems of east European countries today
- Constitutional transformation of central and east European countries
- Plus a selection of optional units
You will complete Specialist Module 2 from October 2021 to March 2022.
This Module allows you take advantage of core areas of academic expertise at various partner sites around key themes.
You can choose to complete this at:
- University of Bath (Security in Europe and a globalised world)
- Free University of Berlin or Humboldt University of Berlin (Democratisation and political change in Europe)
- University of Siena (Europe in the twenty-first century – choices and challenges)
You can select five units from:
- Societal modernisation and the transformation of democracy
- International relations theories
- Memory culture - memory politics
- Foreign policy analysis
- Comparative public policy and social welfare: cross-national, European and global perspectives
- Director of Studies approved unit
- Democracy and democratisation in Europe
- Europe’s borders and neighbours
- Facets of Europeanisation
- Plus a selection of optional units
- Democracy and democratisation in Europe
- Europe’s borders and neighbours
- Facets of Europeanisation
- Plus a selection of optional units
- Multiculturalism in Europe: the Mediterranean dimension
- From the nation state to European polity
- The political economy of the EU
- Plus a selection of optional units
You will complete your MA in Contemporary European Studies (Euromasters) dissertation from April to September 2022.
You can choose to complete this at:
- University of Bath
- Free University of Berlin Humboldt University of Berlin
- University of Siena
These optional units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
University of Bath Core Module optional units
- Comparative European politics
- Societal modernisation and the transformation of democracy
- International terrorism
- International relations theories
- International security: theories and concepts
- Memory culture - memory politics
- Foreign policy analysis
- Governance, security and development in East and South East Asia
- Russian politics in comparative perspective
- The cultures of globalisation
- Comparative public policy and social welfare: cross-national, European and global perspectives
Learning
- Lectures
- Interactive seminars
- Tutorials
- Role-play and simulations
- Online resources
- Attendance
- Coursework
- Dissertation
- Essay
- Oral assessment
- Seminar
- Written examination
- Other
Additional information
Overseas deadline 30 May 2020
Contemporary European Studies: Politics, Policy and Society (Euromasters) MA – 2 years