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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

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
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onderwijsvormen
group discussion, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, research proposal, self study, seminar, working group
instruction 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.



Na de studie

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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