Overview

The Legal or Governance Research Degree Master of Studies offered by the ELGS - European Law and Governance School It is supported by the expansive ELGS International Faculty network of legal and governance scholars and practitioners worldwide, the ELGS’ Partner Universities across Europe and the world, and the EPLO.

While this program encourages mobility and flexibility, students are expected to be devoted full-time to their MSt studies. Students who are employed must be able to balance work and study and be able to deliver their thesis within the established period of time.

Completion of the MSt grants the successful graduate the opportunity to apply for Probationary Research Student (PRS) status, which enables students to transfer to PhD status.

The following specializations are offered:

Master of Studies in Legal Research
Master of Studies in Governance Research
Master of Studies in Legal and Governance Research

Program Benefits

The ELGS MSt program is a modern program of the highest academic standard, which has been designed with flexibility and mobility in mind .The International Faculty Network is comprised of professors and practitioners from throughout the world, which enables students to conduct research on a wide range of topics, in many countries and in roughly 10 languages.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Attend 1-week orientation program that takes place by the end of January each year at the ELGS premises in Athens (25 hours of classes in research methods, statistical methods, presentation preparation, public speaking)

Assigned a Supervisor and Devise Work Program

Attend classes and conferences as determined by supervisor and meet with supervisor

Delivery of Thesis

Thesis Defense

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

European Law Legal Studies Political Science View 6 other Masters in Political Science in Greece

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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90

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online Application Form in English

Photograph and ID (scanned and uploaded)

Most Recent Academic Record (scanned and uploaded)

Proof of proficiency of language that thesis will be written in, if non-native speaker

Personal Statement & Scholarship request if applicable (400-600 words)

Two Reference Letters (if employed, one must be from current employer)

Research Proposal 1,000 words

Two Academic Writing Samples on relevant topic (Master’s thesis accepted)

Application Fee of 50€ (non-refundable)

Tuition Fee

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International

15180 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15180 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

15180 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15180 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Athens

595 - 760 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

There are a limited number of scholarships available each year, which are select based upon merit. In the event that you are interested in being considered for a scholarship, please submit a scholarship request in the amount of 400-600 words. For more information on Scholarships please visit the relevant page under the Admissions tab.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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