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locatieMaastricht |
diplomamsc M European Studies (research) |
typeregulier |
start1 september |
taalvolledig English |
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd |
accreditatiesNVAO |
croho-code60377 |
numerus fixusnee |
honoursnee |
Do you want to broaden your knowledge of European politics and policies in a programme that combines the study of political science with international relations, history and sociology? Are you ambitious, with a keen motivation to pursue a career that requires strong research competences, such as in a think tank or in academia, or jobs in politics and journalism? And are you interested in being part of a small, close-knit community of students and researchers? If so, the two-year interdisciplinary European Studies programme is the right choice for you.
*Choose a study specialisation (year 1):
Europe and the World / Governance and Representation in Europe / Historicising European Union.
*Choose a graduation package (year 2):
Double Degree / Study Abroad / Research Internship.
Unique features:
*A small, close-knit community of students and researchers (average intake 12-15 students)
*Over 90% international students
*Awarded 'Top Rated Programme' label (Higher Education Guide/ Keuzegids 2017)
*Top-rated faculty (Higher Education Guide/ Keuzegids 2017)
*Scholarships are available towards tuition, maintenance, study abroad and internships
*Choose a study specialisation (year 1):
Europe and the World / Governance and Representation in Europe / Historicising European Union.
*Choose a graduation package (year 2):
Double Degree / Study Abroad / Research Internship.
Unique features:
*A small, close-knit community of students and researchers (average intake 12-15 students)
*Over 90% international students
*Awarded 'Top Rated Programme' label (Higher Education Guide/ Keuzegids 2017)
*Top-rated faculty (Higher Education Guide/ Keuzegids 2017)
*Scholarships are available towards tuition, maintenance, study abroad and internships
Onderwijs
taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
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avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
group discussion, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, research proposal, self study, seminar, working groupinstruction modes
The research-intensive master’s in European Studies integrates the teaching of advanced knowledge with research done by the students themselves. This integration is achieved through the use of various teaching methods:
- Seminars
- Tutorials are small group discussions on lectures and literature
- Workshops
- Methodology courses
- Skills trainings
- Research projects
objectives
Graduates of the research-intensive master’s in European Studies are fully prepared to pursue a career which requires strong research competences. Our alumni either go on to do doctoral research or find a professional research position at a think tank, consultancy, NGO, government agency or private research institute.
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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
From all our graduates 90% is employed and 10% work as a PhD Candidate. More examples of positions our graduates ended up in:
- Researcher, Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
- Diplomat, Federal Foreign Office, German Government
- Policy Advisor, European Commission
- Policy Officer, Research Service, European Parliament
- Research Assistant, European Journalism Centre
- Reporter, Inter Press Service (IPS)
- Senior Business Analyst, McKinsey & Company Advisor
- Internal communications advisor, Vallourec
- PhD Candidate, University of Vienna
- PhD Candidate, Cologne University
- PhD Candidate, Maastricht University
Many of our graduates work in renowned organisations, such as:
- European Parliament
- European Commission
- Foreign Office, Dutch Government
- German Parliament
- Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations
- Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
- Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA)
- Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning
- European Journalism Centre