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M.A. MA Programme in European Peace and Security Studies
European Peace University
| Application deadline: | 15 February 2013 (valid for fall term 2013) |
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| Start date: | September 2013 |
| Credits: | 120 ECTS |
| Duration full-time: | 9 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Full-time |
Description
Aims of the MA Programme in European Peace and Security Studies
The MA Programme in European Peace and Security Studies aims at enhancing students´ competences on Europe. This comprises acquisition of deep knowledge on the European integration process, the European Union (EU) and its operation method as well as the embedment and the acting of the EU within the international system. The study programme focuses particularly on Europe´s responsibility for global peace. Students comprehend the EU as a European peace project and critically reflect the approaches, chances and potentials of the EU as a peaceful power on a global scale. Regionally, the study programme focuses on Central, East, and South East Europe. Students are sensitized to the conflicts in these regions and to the challenges for the EU when it comes to peace politics.
The study programme enhances students´ abilities to work in an academic-analytic manner. They gain deep knowledge about research approaches and methods used in social sciences, which are required for analysis in peace studies. Students are enabled to identify and classify problems and to develop strategies for their solution. The study programme aims at furthering students´ interdisciplinary and practice-oriented research competence. This is supported by research projects and internships.
Career Perspectives
There is a wide variety of career perspectives for graduates of the MA Programme in European Peace and Security Studies. Employment is possible in all areas where competences on Europe are requested or desired.
This includes not only occupational areas within the European Union and affiliated national and international institutions, but also job opportunities in politics, public administration on all levels (local, regional, national, European and international), in private enterprises operating in Europe and worldwide, in Europe-oriented social organisations as well as in the intermediate sector, e.g. in political parties, foundations, and non-governmental organisations. Furthermore, there are employment possibilities at universities, university-level institutions and academic research institutions.
Contents
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Requirements
Please attach the following documents to your application:
* An official EPU application form in Word or PDF format
* An updated Curriculum Vitae
* Photocopies of your BA Degree Diploma (180 ECTS Credits) or certificate equivalent degree to a BA Degree Diploma and other relevant degrees and diplomas
* A TOEFL test not older than one year (exceptions are only made for native English speakers and for persons who have studied at least two semesters in English)
* An application essay of approx. 300 words, indicating the main fields of interest in the program and how you hope to benefit from the program
* Two letters of recommendation of individuals familiar with your academic / professional work (in sealed envelopes)
* One passport size photograph
Funding
Scholarships of the European Peace University (EPU Scholarships)
A limited number of partial scholarships is offered by the EPU. As indicated in the application form EPU takes the candidate into consideration for a scholarship. The EPU scholarship results in a partial reduction of tuition (no reduction in housing fees is possible).
Full Scholarships for citizens of the Austrian province of Burgenland
A limited number of full scholarships (tuition and accommodation, but no living expenses) are available for students who have permanent residence status in the Austrian province of Burgenland.
Full Scholarships for citizens of the South Eastern Europe
A limited number of full scholarships (tuition and accommodation, but no living expenses) are available for students from countries of South Eastern Europe.
Accreditation
The European University Center for Peace Studies (EPU) has submitted a request for accreditation as a private university with the Austrian Accreditation Council (Österreichischer Akkreditierungsrat - ÖAR) on 5 March 2009. By official notification of the Council of 22 February 2010 the EPU has received accreditation as a recognized private university ("Private Universität") according to the University Accreditation Act (UniAkkG) of the year 2000 and the European Bologna Process.
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