European Politics and Society (EPS) Charles University

Overview

The European Politics and Society (EPS) from Charles University focuses on the societal, political, economic and cultural processes that have formed contemporary Europe. You will become a part of a trans-European community of students, research leaders and policymakers able to deal with current European challenges.

This multidisciplinary two-year joint-degree program links the fields of European politics, contemporary history and culture, economy, international relations and policy making. The first goal of the program is to prepare a new generation of managers, policymakers and research leaders. 

The excellence of the program is based on a central focus on the societal, political, economic and cultural processes that have formed contemporary Europe and its role in the international environment. The program also fosters exchange among diverse European and non-European cultures, and offers a unique learning experience to both EU and non-EU students, thus building a real trans-European community of students, experts and academia that deal with current European challenges.

Key facts

The first semester is based on introductory courses in Prague, the second semester focuses on EU related courses in Krakow or Leiden. In the third and fourth semester, you can choose from four different study tracks reflecting the diverse expertise of the Consortium members (Prague, Krakow, Barcelona, and Leiden). 

Each track combines various elective courses, research methods training, an internship and language tuition with an advanced research dissertation supervised by key staff from each partner university.

You will gain high-profile knowledge and skills and also practical experience in the field of European studies and international relations. You will be capable of open but critical understanding and of conceptual thinking, and of appreciating cultural diversity. This intellectual equipment will open doors to positions related to the problems of the studied area in both public and private spheres or pave your path in academia.