M.Sc. Master in European Governance
University of Luxembourg
| Application deadline: | 30 April 2013 |
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| Start date: | September 2013 |
| Credits: | 120 ECTS |
| Duration full-time: | 24 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Full-time |
Description
Teaching languages: français/english
Taught in the heart of one of the principal institutional centres of the European Union, the University of Luxembourgs innovative new bilingual (English/French) Master in European Governance distinctively combines:
- a strong core of teaching on European Politics and Policy
- a broader interdisciplinary curriculum on European integration;
- a series of practitioner-led seminars providing unique insight into the processes of European decision-making.
The Masters degree builds upon the research programme in European Governance established in 2004, which brings together over 25 collaborators.
Objectives
The principal objective of the Master in European Governance is to educate experts in European public policy, providing an advanced-level training in Political Science complemented by a wider interdisciplinarity. The programme permits students:
- To acquire an advanced-level knowledge of the functioning of the institutional system of the European Union, as well as of a wider range of European public policies (particularly in the areas of economic, social and environmental policy).
- To benefit from a solid disciplinary grounding in Political Science complemented by an awareness of interdisciplinary research methods
- To develop transferable skills (data analysis; report-writing; oral presentation, etc.)
- To familiarise themselves with the working methods of the European institutions and/or of private sector firms (including internship possibilities)
- To profit from the experience of a bilingual educational and working environment, situated within a wider multilingual context
Career Possibilities
- European institutions
- National, regional and local administrations
- Multinational corporations
- Non-governmental organizations
- Consultancy
- Lobbying
- Journalism
- Education/Research
Contents
Programme Structure by Module
Module 1 - Foundations of Political Science (17 ECTS)
1A Understanding the Political System
- Politique comparée (S1; 4 ECTS)
- Foundations of Research in Political Science (S2; 5 ECTS)
1B Theory and Method
- Ethique et norme dans lUnion européenne (S1; 4 ECTS)
- Research Techniques in Political Science (S2; 4 ECTS)
Module 2 - Foundations of European Governance (21 ECTS)
2A The Structures of European Governance
- The Political System of the European Union (S1; 5 ECTS)
- Practicum on EU Policy-making and Polity-building (S2; 3 ECTS)
- Multi-Level Governance in Europe (S2: 4 ECTS)
2B Europe and Global Governance
- Regionalism in World Politics (S1; 5 ECTS)
- International Development and Social Cohesion (S2; 4 ECTS)
Module 3 - Interdisciplinary Approaches to European Governance (min. 22 ECTS)
3A Interdisciplinary Seminar
- European Forum (S1; 2 ECTS)
3B History of European Integration
- Europe: Crisis and Reform, 1973- (S1; 5 ECTS)
- Histoire économique et sociale de la construction européenne (S2; 5 ECTS)
- + Options availables S3/S4
3C Law and European Integration
- Régimes internationaux et européens des Droits de lHomme (S1; 5 ECTS)
- Droit européen I (S2; 5 ECTS)
- + Options available S3/4
3D European Spatial Development
- Options available MA in Spatial Development and Analysis
Module 4 - European Public Policies (min. 20 ECTS)
All students must take Analyses des politiques publiques (S3; 5 ECTS) as well as a minimum of 3 further specialised policy areas courses (15 ECTS). An indicative list may be found below.
- Politiques budgétaires dans lUnion européenne (S3; 5 ECTS)
- Energy and Environmental Policies in the EU (S3; 5 ECTS)
- Politiques dinvestissement et de développement de lUE (S3; 5 ECTS)
- Regional Policies in the European Union (S3; 5 ECTS)
- Consumer Affairs and Health Policy in the European Union (S3; 5 ECTS)
Dissertation/Internship Report : 20 ECTS
Tutorat/Projet : 5 ECTS
Option (Total): 10-15 ECTS
Requirements
Candidates must normally have completed a Bachelors level degree (180 ECTS) in Political Science, Law, Economics, History, Philosophy, Sociology, or another relevant area in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Admission may also be made on the basis of relevant professional experience (minimum three years), in accordance with the relevant national legislation.
Candidates must also have the requisite levels of competence in English and French (see below).
Entry to the programme is competitive on the basis of the submitted dossiers, and limited to 25 places per year. The admissions committee reserves the right to interview individual candidates (in person or by telephone) where this is deemed necessary.
English Language Requirements
| IELTS band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL paper-based test score: | 600 |
| TOEFL computer-based test score: | 250 |
Funding
Studies Grants
- Bourse Erasmus
- Grants under cultural agreements
- Grant for non-European students
- Grant and loan - Cedies (Ministry of Culture, Higher Education and Research)
- Félix Chomé Foundation
- Federal Education and Training Assistance Act (known by the German acronym BAFöG)
- German Academic Exchange Service (known by the German acronym DAAD) grant
- French-speaking Community grant Belgium
- Regional Students Welfare Office (known by the French acronym CROUS) France
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