Master European Studies

Institution University of Westminster
Method At the institution
Location London
Type Masters
Course fee By request

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Master European Studies

Objectives This course will be of interest to those who wish to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the EU either as a springboard for a career in government, journalism or commerce, or as preparation for further study at doctoral level.
Entry requirements The course is open to those with a good Honours degree (normally Upper Second Class or equivalent) in an appropriate social science or humanities discipline. You will need fluent written and spoken English to study at postgraduate level. If your first language is not English, an attainment of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent must be demonstrated. The University offers pre-sessional summer programmes if you need to improve your English before starting your course.
Academic title MA European Studies
Course description Introduction
This course offers you an opportunity to explore the European Union from a variety of different perspectives. It combines intellectual rigour with a high degree of interdisciplinary and professional relevance. It will be of interest to those who wish to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the EU either as a springboard for a career in government, journalism or commerce, or as preparation for further study at doctoral level.

Course Content
The course is organised around the two core disciplines of history and political studies. It examines contemporary Europe and European integration within the context of changing social, economic and political processes emphasising the importance of such phenomena as patterns of trade, political economy, social movements, national and international security, and the challenges of enlargement. In addition it offers the opportunity to study many of these phenomena from the perspective of other disciplines such as criminology, business and economics and geography.

Core modules:
Dissertation
Governance of the European Union
The History and Theory of European Integration

Options, choose four from:
European Business and the Environment
Globalisation and Post-Socialist Transition
Policing the New Europe
The European Union as an International Actor
The Evolution of Social Partnership in Western Europe
The Roots of Globalisation: Britain, Europe and the International Economy since 1870
The State, Politics and Violence

Teaching and Assessment
The course is assessed by essays, other written assignments and oral presentations. There are no formal exams.

Associated Careers
While the European Union itself is an expanding organisation offering a number of employment opportunities, a knowledge of the EU is increasingly required by business, industry and the service sector. Graduates from this course also have the possibility of pursuing further postgraduate study at MPhil or PhD levels.