Overview

The Master's degree programme in European Studies is preparing graduates to be able to theoretically and methodologically develop their knowledge and apply theoretical and methodological approaches to the topics of European integration, contemporary developments in international relations, research on political behaviour, issues of equality, justice and inclusion.

Graduates of the Master's degree programme in European Studies are oriented in a variety of theoretical approaches and concepts related to political, economic, social and legal processes within Europe and the global world. On the basis of the knowledge acquired, they are able to analyse and evaluate processes and problems in the domestic and international political arena and to carry out a comparative analysis of these processes.

The basic characteristic of a graduate of the Master's degree programme in European Studies is the ability to analyse and apply theoretical and empirical knowledge in the field of interdisciplinary research of European integration processes and his/her readiness to work in various sectors of public administration and politics, in the field of European and international institutions, as well as in the field of sectoral policies, in the media, in civil society and in academic research.

By completing complementary methodology courses, which include theoretical parts as well as practical applications to specific policies or situations, graduates are able to work independently with academic texts and different types of empirical data and to prepare academic texts and policy-oriented analytical reports and papers. In doing so, they adhere to standards of academic ethics.

Given the different types of assignments (presentations, project preparation, term papers, critical essays, etc.), the programme also allows students to gain practice in soft skills, i.e. how to formulate arguments and justifications for their arguments and how to critically and contextually evaluate processes and events in domestic and European political developments.

Programme Structure

72 ECTS per obligatory courses, i.e. 12 courses á 6 ECTS

18 ECTS per semi-obligatory courses, i.e. 3 courses á 6 ECTS

6 ECTS for elective courses, i.e. 2 courses á 3 ECTS

Obligatory part of MA study programme is 3 months traineeship in the foreign organisation, organised in the last semester of study (February-May)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

European Studies

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

The candidate for the Master's degree programme has completed a 1st or 2nd cycle university degree. In addition, he/she has a B2 level of English. The candidate should have knowledge and insight into international relations, European politics, institutional multilevel governance, the media and the workings of actors in the political system. At the same time, the candidate should demonstrate the ability to think independently and creatively, to evaluate critically and to formulate his/her own views and opinions. The candidate should be interested in cultivating his/her knowledge in both theoretical and practical terms in the fields of political behaviour, international relations and international organisations, the development and application of international and European norms and policies, from both a substantive, qualitative and quantitative point of view.

Tuition Fee

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International

2500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2500 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2500 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Bratislava

600 - 980 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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