Overview
What you will learn
The Southeast European Studies - Politics, History, Economics MA course from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is primarily addressed to graduates in the social sciences and humanities (politics, sociology, economics, social anthropology, political and social history, Balkan studies, Modern Greek Studies, journalism, etc). Based on its interdisciplinary nature, it aims at providing a thorough understanding of the key historical, social, political, economic, and cultural issues of Southeastern Europe (henceforth SEE).
The Programme has an excellent student-teacher ratio, and a strong international character, actively encouraging the participation of students from around the world. In addition to its academic aims, the Programme offers a unique opportunity for students with different backgrounds and experiences to spend an academic year in Athens, learning about Southeastern Europe with and from each other.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Attempting Transformation: the European Union and Southeastern Europe
- Interconnected Histories: The Balkans and The Black Sea from the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Century.
- Political Change, Democracy and Crisis in Southeast Europe.
- Greece: Political Economy, Crisis and Change
- Nationalism in Southeastern Europe.
- International Law and Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes in Southeast Europe
- Contemporary Turkey
- Economic Transition Pathways in Southeastern Europe: Disruptions, Challenges, Prospects
- Migration and asylum governance in South-eastern Europe
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Modern History European Studies Political Science View 6 other Masters in Political Science in GreeceAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed application form.
- A statement of purpose in English (500 words maximum).
- A certified copy of the applicant’s first degree, with a minimum GPA of 6.5/10.
- A certified copy of the applicant’s official university grades transcript.
- Official translations into Greek of documents 3 (degree) and 4 (transcript), required when the original documents are in a language other than Greek or English.
- Proof of excellent knowledge of the English language at C1 level or above.
- Two recommendation letters, of which at least one should be from a university faculty member. Recommendation letters should be written in English or Greek.
- Successful applicants holding a first degree from a non-Greek university will be required, upon acceptance by the programme, to submit their qualifications for recognition by ‘Hellenic Naric’, the official Greek certificating institution for foreign degrees.
- Photocopy of your ID or passport.
Tuition Fee
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International
2100 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2100 EUR for the full programme during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
2100 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2100 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Athens
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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