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Master of European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives (MAES) – (M.A.)
University of Leuven
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| Application Deadline: | 1st of June (EEA); 1st of April (Non EEA) | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 570 | ||
| Location: | Leuven / Belgium / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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In the interdisciplinary Master in European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives we educate a global elite that understands Europe as a region of historical diversities as well as intense interactions across national boundaries and exchanges with the outside world.
We welcome ambitious and talented students from all over the world and various disciplinary backgrounds. International interaction and a top-level interdisciplinary, research based education must enable our graduates to anticipate and find solutions for complex challenges created by a globalising world that transcend national and disciplinary borders.
Contents
Programme
The actual programme consists of a common trunk, including a master thesis; four specialised interdisciplinary modules approaching different aspects of Europe in the world; and a list of electives.
Four new specialised modules
- Transnational Perspectives on European History, Diversity and Culture
- EU External Relations
- Globalising Europe
- Europe - Asia: Interactions and Comparisons
The four interdisciplinary modules focus on: (1) Transnational Perspectives on European History, Diversity and Culture; (2) EU External Relations; (3) Globalising Europe; (4) Europe – Asia: Interactions and Comparisons.
The Master of European Studies is a truly international programme, taught in English. MAES takes part in the Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Windows. Currently, MAES has students from a large variety of academic backgrounds, originating from more than 30 nationalities from all around the world. The programme is part of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence on 'The European Union, Foreign Policy and Global Governance'.
The programme Master of European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives, is offered in the excellent academic environment of the K.U.Leuven. The K.U.Leuven has been highly ranked in several university rankings. In the Times Higher Education Ranking, the Arts and Humanties at the K.U.Leuven are ranked 3rd on the European continent and on a 41st place worldwide.
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Academic background:
The ‘Master of European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives’ is a demanding and specialised interdisciplinary programme. Please only apply if in your previous studies you obtained at least 'cum laude' ('honours' / 'with distinction' / 'onderscheiding'), if you have gained a sound knowledge of European history and the European institutions, and if you have been introduced to the basic principles of Economics and Law. You should also have experience with writing a substantial research paper (bachelor or master paper) and have at least basic heuristic and research skills.
The Master in European Studies programme admits holders of the following university degrees:
- Bachelor of Political and Social Sciences, History, Arts, Law, Economics, Anthropology, Communication Studies, Theology, Education, Philosophy, European Studies;
- Any Master degree in Human Sciences;
- A Master degree in other disciplines, if the candidate has professional experience in the field of study of MAES.
Proficiency in English:
Students who are not native English speakers are required to provide an evidence of proficiency in the English language and/or have to obtain a score on a language test indicating a C-2 level on the Common European Framework of the Council of Europe. Note that the language criteria as applied by the Master in European Studies are stricter than those indicated on the general website of the International Admissions and Mobility Unit of the KU Leuven. The approved tests are:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), for which the minimum total score required is 600 (for paper based test); 250 (for the computer-based test); or 100 (on the new TOEFL Internet-based Test);
- The International English Language Testing System (IELTS administered test), for which the minimum score required is band 7.0-7.5;
- Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) (University of Cambridge examinations): Grade B.
Native speakers and students who successfully finalised a full-time study programme of at least one year at a university in an Anglo-Saxon country are not required to produce such evidence of proficiency in the English language. Belgian students who want to participate in the 'Master of European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives' are also required to take a test.
Do not forget to fix a date for one of the language tests well ahead of your application! The language test results have to be handed in before the start of the academic year the latest.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
Funding details
The Master of European Studies programme does not grant scholarships itself. However, a number of scholarships is available from other sources. Inquiries should in the first place be made to institutions in the country of the applicant. For more information on scholarships visit our website. http://ghum.kuleuven.be/ces/student-portal
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