Master Programme in European Studies

MASTER PROGRAMME IN EUROPEAN STUDIES

Europe grow

urope is wing.

What will Europe be tomorrow?

Major economic, political and social challen-

Programme structure

ges are increasingly being met with European

The core courses deal with key European

solutions. Europeanisation is profoundly

challenges and dilemmas: economic

transforming local, regional and national

and political integration, environmental

circumstances. Europe is developing a single

management and conflicts, and the rights,

voice at the global stage. Do you want to learn

obligations and access to a European citi-

more about the impact of Europe?

zenship. You will also be able to give your

An international Master The new international Master Programme in European Studies provides advanced

studies the individual profile you seek through the choices of elective courses and/ or internships with relevant organisations.

knowledge and analytical skills to un-

Hosted by the CES

derstand processes of European integra-

European integration affects economic,

tion. We address a broad range of topics,

legal, political and social conditions, which

including legal, political, economic and

means that European studies are interdis-

social aspects of contemporary European

ciplinary by nature. For this reason the

development. The teaching is always

programme is hosted by the Centre for Eu-

connected to recent research.

ropean Studies, CES, with its unique and

You will be equipped with the analytical

long held competence in European Studies.

skills to assess European actors involved in

The teaching staff is drawn from both eco-

the integration process, implications of EU

nomics, the humanities, law and the social

policy, as well as to formulate strategies to

sciences. CES is also tied to the Centre for

operate effectively in the European arena.

European Research at Gothenburg Univer-

The programme will prepare you for a

sity, CERGU, which is an awarded Centre

professional career as a European analyst,

of Excellence for European research.

whether in the private or public sector, at the local, national or international level.

Master Programme in European Studies (120 hec) Term 1 European Integration: current theory and research (15 hec) Integrating European Market (15 hec) Term 2 Elective courses or internship (30 hec) Term 3 Social Europe or European Environment and Energy (15 hec) Research methods (15 hec) Term 4 Master thesis (30 hec)

More information on www.europastudier.pol.gu.se

Master Programme in European Studies (120 hec) Entrance Requirements The requirement for admission to the programme is a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 90 higher education credits in a social science discipline. Students at the Law programme are also eligible to apply to the Masters programme, after three years (180 higher education credits, equivalent of a bachelor degree). Priority will be given to applicants with 60 higher education credits in European Studies. Proficiency in English required.

Programme administrator Karin Andersson Telephone: +46(0)31 786 4729 E-mail: europa@pol.gu.se

Application Application deadline for Swedish students and students within the EEA is April 15th 2010. Application deadline for students outside the EEA is January 15th 2010.

More information www.europastudier.pol.gu.se

Centre for European Studies, University of Gothenburg Telephone: +46(0)31 786 4729 Postal address: Box 720, 405 30 Gothenburg Visiting address: Sprängskullsgatan 19, Gothenburg

Study advisor Ulla Magnusson Telephone: +46(0)31 786 1189 E-mail: ulla.magnusson@pol.gu.se