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Master of Arts Programme in European Studies (MAPES) – (M.A.)
Lund University
Faculty of Humanities and Theology
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| Application Deadline: | January 16 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 10,500 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Lund / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Lund University
MAPES is an interdisciplinary Master´s programme with a unique perspective on Europe. Our focus lies on culture, identity and communication, addressed with both theoretical sophistication and career pragmatism. Academically, the programme benefits from the presence of the Centre for European Studies, a research-focused network covering the whole of Lund University. The lectures are given by qualified lecturers with an exemplary research and teaching record, as well as by guest speakers from both academia and industry. Thus, our programme offers a solid theoretical foundation for the study of European culture and identity and develops students practical skills through a project management course and the possibility of internships.
As a student on this programme you will learn to:
- understand notions of European culture and history as well as collective identity dynamics
- master the important features of European Union institutions and governance
- focus on the European Union s culture and communication policies and their related areas
- develop project management and communication skills.
Career prospects
A future career for you as a graduate from this programme could comprise employment in European Union institutions or NGOs and companies with a cultural profile, as a consultant in publishing, translation or media businesses directed at a European audience or dealing with cross-cultural communication, or further academic studies at doctoral level.
Contents
The program begins by presenting Europe in its historical, cultural, and normative aspects, studying among others the impact of Christianity, the development of the idea of nation-state, the intellectual currents of humanism or enlightenment, the respect of the individual and her/ his civic rights, and values such as freedom of speech, tolerance, or equality in front of the law . Then, in collaboration with the Political Science Department, the students will get a deeper understanding of the political institutions and processes at the foundation of the European project and their current functioning. The students then focus on practical skills, with a project management course and an internship, followed by a course on the various theories and methods that underpin the humanistic approach to European studies. The accumulated knowledge and experience of the students will be reflected in the final stage of the program, the writing a Master thesis.
Semester 1
The Meaning of Europe: Culture, Values and Identity, 15 credits
European Institutions and Governance, 15 credits (with the Political Science Department)
Semester 2
"Old Europe", "New Europe" and "Non-Europe", 15 credits
Project Management, 15 credits
Semester 3
One of the following alternatives:
- Internship, 15 credits
- Optional courses in a relevant humanities or social sciences field, 15 credits
Theory and Methodology, 15 credits
Semester 4
Master´s Thesis, 30 credits
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
A Bachelor´s degree in social sciences or humanities, or the equivalent.
English B (advanced) language proficiency shall be demonstrated in one of the following ways:
- IELTS score of 6.5 (with no section less than 5.5)
- TOEFL paper-based score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test and a total score of 575; internet based score of 20 (scale 0-30) and a total score of 90
- Cambridge/Oxford – Advanced Certificate of Proficiency
- A Bachelor’s degree from a university where English is the only language of instruction, according to the International Handbook of Universities
- A pass on English course B (Swedish upper secondary school).
Please check the full list of English language proficiency requirements and exemptions at www.studera.nu
Selection
based on grades on previous courses, letter of intent, and 2 letters of recommendation.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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