European Studies (Research) Maastricht University

Overview

European Studies (Research) master’s at Maastricht University is an interdisciplinary programme that combines political science, international relations and history. Research plays a primary role from the outset, with research projects integrated into each core module. You will gain in-depth training in methods such as quantitative and qualitative techniques, comparative methods and discourse analysis. You will also develop skills in designing research, writing research proposals and policy reports, publishing your work and applying for funding and research positions in think tanks, governmental institutions or academia. For the elective component, you can complete a research internship, do an exchange abroad or do a dual degree at the University of Cologne.

Career

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