European Public Affairs Maastricht University

Overview

The master's programme in European Public Affairs at Maastricht University provides advanced professional training in both the theoretical and practical aspects of European policy-making. The policy context in the European Union is complex, and contemporary policy problems transcend national and disciplinary borders. You will therefore learn various academic concepts, theories and research methods from disciplines such as political science, law, economics, communication and public administration. You will use this knowledge to research, analyse and critically evaluate EU policy problems. You will also be encouraged to become familiar with national and regional differences within the European territory, and to search out commonalities and paths for integration. You will put this knowledge and these skills to work by teaming up with your fellow students to develop concrete solutions to real policy problems.

Career

Most of our graduates go on to find work in:

• Governmental institutions (Information Officer, Policy Advisor)

• Private firms performing ‘privatised’ government functions (Project Manager, EU Affairs Officer)

• Public affairs divisions of commercial corporations (Communications Consultant)

• Organisations with European or transnational missions (Partnership manager, Political Administrator)

• Non-profit organisations (Association manager)

• Consulting and lobbying (International Consultant)

• Private firms performing ‘privatised’ government functions (Project Manager, EU Affairs Officer)

• Public affairs divisions of commercial corporations (Communications Consultant)

• Organisations with European or transnational missions (Partnership manager, Political Administrator)

• Non-profit organisations (Association manager)

• Consulting and lobbying (International Consultant)