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EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies – (M.A.)
The College of Europe
EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies
| Application Deadline: | January 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 21,000 - | ||
| Location: | Bruges / Belgium / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 66 | ||
| Languages: | English French | ||
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The Master of Arts in EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies provides its graduates with in-depth knowledge of the European Union as an actor in the international environment as well as skills in international negotiations and diplomacy.
The demanding and intensive one-year study programme thus aims at a broad comprehension of the EU´s external relations, bringing together an interdisciplinary analysis of its internal decision-making processes with developments in the wider context of international relations.
Students learn to understand the functioning of the complex EU system and the multi-faceted international role of the European Union, and they acquire the sound theoretical and practical knowledge needed to succeed in a variety of careers in national, European and international affairs.
Participants primarily come from an academic background in political science, European studies, International Relations, diplomatic studies, law, economics and history or are seconded from international organisations and national foreign services. The student body is highly diverse, comprising more than thirty different nationalities.
Why choose this programme?
- Unique focus on the external relations of the European Union.
- Comprehensive understanding of the EU's external action.
- Combination of EU affairs with diplomacy studies in a multicultural setting.
- Opportunity to learn a new international language as part of the curriculum.
- Preparation for future career through training professional skills, in particular to enter the European, international and national public sectors
- Academic study visit to the Natolin (Warsaw) campus for an interactive simulation game and an intensive course on EU Neighbourhood Policy.
Contents
During the first semester, students follow several compulsorycourses on EU and international affairs as well as an obligatorylanguage course - either French, or, if a sufficient level of French has already been acquired, another language at beginners´ level.
In the second semester, participants choose four optional courses, which explore selected EU external affairs issues from the areas of security and justice, foreign economic relations, bi- and multilateral diplomacy or professional skills in greater detail.
Students also spend two weeks at the Natolin (Warsaw) campus, where they participate in an interactive simulation game dealing with the EU´s institutional response to an external security crisis and a course on the European Neighbourhood Policy.
In addition, students are required to write a Master´s thesis on a topic relevant to the study programme and based on their individual research. The thesis is written in the framework of one of the department´s courses.
Beyond the regular academic programme, the Department offers students a wide range of extra-curricular events such as high-level guest lectures, compact seminars, workshops and international conferences. The Department also conducts its own research activities.
The programme grants a total of 66 ECTS.
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
Each year students from over thirty countries are enrolled in EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies. Their various academic backgrounds as well as their professional experience enrich the debates and exchanges shared in class and beyond. Successful applicants come primarily from an academic background in political science, European studies, international relations, diplomatic studies, law, economics or history or are seconded from international organisations and national foreign services.
Academic Requirements
Students admitted to the Department of EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies should have an excellent university diploma primarily in one of the following fields:
- political science
- International Relations
- European Studies
- diplomatic studies
- law
- economics
- contemporary European history
Candidates may also be seconded from international organisations and national foreign services, provided they hold a university degree and have relevant professional experience.
Moreover, applicants must have a strong interest in specializing in the EU's external relations and should preferably dispose of some prior knowledge of the European Union's institutions and decision-making processes.
English Admission Requirements
All students entering the EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies programme should have an excellent knowledge of English, preferably a minimum level of C1 according to the `Common European Framework´ (CEF).
The required competences for a C1 level can be described as follows: the student understands a wide range of demanding texts and recognises implicit meaning, can use language fluently and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes, and can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects.
Evidence may be provided by an internationally recognised certificate such as TOEFL 220 (computer based test) resp. 560 (paper based test), IELTS 8-9 (or Cambridge ESOL CAE grade C, CPE grade C, BEC Higher C). All students who are not native speakers will be required to take the College of Europe English test on entry.
French Admission Requirements
Students may be admitted to the EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies programme with an elementary knowledge (A1-A2) of French provided they follow an intensive French course in the summer before entering the College and a French course throughout the academic year. A CEF level of B1 in French must be achieved in order to graduate.
The required competences for a B1 level can be described as follows: the student understands the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters, can produce simple connected text on topics of interest, and give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
Students with a B1 level of French at the start of the academic year choose among beginners' level Arabic, Chinese, German, Russian and Spanish.
Evidence may be provided by an internationally recognised certificate such as DELF B1 or TCF niveau 3 (Test de connaissance du français). All students who are not native speakers will be required to take the College of Europe French test on entry.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 8.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 560 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 220 |
Funding details
Please note that the College of Europe does, in principle, not grant scholarships. However, the number of scholarships in the CEECs being quite limited, except for Polish and Slovenian applicants, the College of Europe has decided to finance a certain number of (partial) scholarships itself. We encourage students from these potential countries to submit their application.
The College of Europe offers scholarships to university graduates from the European Neighbourhood Policy countries wishing to study at the College of Europe and to university graduates in history wishing to follow the postgraduate programme in European interdisciplinary studies at the Natolin (Warsaw) campus.
Approximately 70% of the studens are granted scholarships by their government or by public or private institutions.
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