Master European Studies

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• 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.
  

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