European Studies

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The MA in European Studies is an interdisciplinary postgraduate course taught in English by experts in their fields. Students complete 120 ECTS points in up to four semesters - students willing to study intensively may also complete the programme sooner. Its goal is to provide graduate students with knowledge, expertise and experience in the wide field of European affairs, from the points of view both of the European institutions and Central and Eastern Europe.

Students choose between four study track, allowing them to focus on the areas in which they are interested in their learning and research:

* EU Studies
* Central and Eastern European Studies
* Europeanisation and Governance in CEE
* Studies in the Holocaust and Totalitarian Systems

EU Studies specialisation
The EU Studies specialisation focuses on the EU and European institutions and the key issues facing them, and students develop a Central European perspective on the European integration process.

Core course

* European Civilisation

Key courses

* EU Policies & Institutional Architecture
* Finances in the EU

Speciality courses

* Europeanisation and Transformation of Collective Identity
* European Integration Theory and Practice
* Meaning and Value of Democracy from a Philosophical Perspective
* EU Foreign and Security Policy
* EU Administration, Justice and Home Affairs
* Foreign and International Relations in CEE facing CFSP/ESDP

Additional courses

* Political and Social History of 20th Century CEE
* Business and Markets in CEE
* To be (or not to be) Central European: 20th Century CEE Literature
* Jewish Identities - Holocaust - Auschwitz
* EU-Russia Economic Relations
* Theorising European Integration. CEE Countries in the Transforming Union
* Myths and Symbols of European Integration - Western and Eastern European
* Perspectives
* Gender, Citizenship and Democracy in CEE

Language instruction

* Semester 1
* Semester 2

Seminars

* Academic Skills Workshop
* Methodology: Quantitative Methods or Qualitative Methods
* MA Seminar and Responsio

MA Thesis

Central and Eastern European Studies specialisation
Students taking the Central and Eastern European Studies specialisation focus on the history, experiences and culture of Poland and its neighbours in Central Europe and to the East, in the countries of the former Soviet Union and its satellites.

Core course

* European Civilisation

Key courses

* Foreign and International Relations in CEE facing CFSP/ESDP
* Political and Social History of 20th Century CEE

Speciality courses

* Europeanisation and Transformation of Collective Identity
* European Integration Theory and Practice
* Meaning and Value of Democracy from a Philosophical Perspective
* EU Foreign and Security Policy
* EU Administration, Justice and Home Affairs
* Finances in the EU

CEE Focus courses

* Business and Markets in CEE
* To Be (or Not To Be) Central European: 20th Century CEE Literature
* Jewish Identities - Holocaust - Auschwitz
* EU-Russia Economic Relations
* Gender, Citizenship and Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe
* Theorising European Integration. CEE Countries in the Transforming Union

Additional courses

* EU Policies & Institutional Architecture
* Myths and Symbols of European Integration Western and Eastern European Perspectives

Language instruction

* Semester 1
* Semester 2

Seminars

* Academic Skills Workshop
* Methodology: Quantitative Methods or Qualitative Methods
* MA Seminar and Responsio

MA Thesis

Europeanisation and Governance specialisation
The Europeanisation and Governance in CEE specialisation aims to systematise knowledge of processes of Europeanisation and democratisation in CEE, integrating research and teaching as part of a project including seminars with the participation of experts from the ARENA Centre for European Studies at the University of Oslo.

Core course

* European Civilisation

Key courses

* European Integration Theory and Practice
* Foreign and International Relations in CEE facing CFSP/ESDP

Speciality courses

* Meaning and Value of Democracy from a Philosophical Perspective
* EU Foreign and Security Policy
* EU Administration, Justice and Home Affairs
* Finances in the EU

E&G in CEE Focus courses

* EU Policies & Institutional Architecture
* Europeanisation and Transformation of Collective Identity
* EU-Russia Economic Relations
* Theorising European Integration. CEE Countries in the Transforming Union
* Gender, Citizenship and Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe

Additional courses

* To Be (or Not To Be) Central European: 20th Century CEE Literature
* Jewish Identities - Holocaust Auschwitz
* Business and Markets in CEE
* Myths and Symbols of European Integration - Western and Eastern European Perspectives

Language instruction

* Semester 1
* Semester 2

Seminars

* Academic Skills Workshop
* Methodology: Quantitative Methods or Qualitative Methods
* MA Seminar and Responsio

MA Thesis

DEGREE REQUIREMENTSAll candidates for MA programmes at the Centre for European Studies must hold a BA degree or equivalent from a recognised and accredited university. Candidates who are in their final year studying towards such a degree may also apply, and any offer of a place will be subject to its completion. Although students will find previous study of arts or social sciences useful, CES is an interdisciplinary unit and does not lay down any rigid requirements as regards the subject matter of previous degree studies.LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSThe official language of instruction in the international programme at the Centre for European Studies is English. Non-English native speakers are required to prove their English language proficiency. The minimum requirements are one of the following: * TOEFL Paper-based - 550 * TOEFL Internet-based - 79 * Cambridge IELTS written version - 6.5 * CAE - B grade * CPE - C gradeStudents who have completed a degree taught entirely in English are exempt from this requirement.Previous proficiency in the Polish language is not required in the international programme at the Centre for European Studies English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 80