International Programmes 2023/2024

Euromasters – MA Contemporary European Studies Euromasters – MA Contemporary European Studies

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin • Berlin

Degree
MA in Contemporary European Studies
In cooperation with

University of Bath, Università degli Studi di Siena, University of North Carolina, Sciences Po Grenoble

Teaching language
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
Languages

At Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, it is possible to study in German (Euromasters – German track) as well as in English (Euromasters – English track). Students will have the largest range of options if they can study in both languages. Half of the compulsory classes are taught in English, and the other half are offered in German.

Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application deadline

30 May for overseas students (as you may need to apply for a Tier 4 visa)
30 July for German/EU students

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
4,500 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees

The tuition fee for 2023 entry to the Euromasters programme is 5,235 GBP per year / 10,470 GBP total for UK students and 7,875 GBP per year / 15,750 GBP total for international students. Tuition fees are payable to the University of Bath. These fees need to be paid each year of the programme, and many students opt to pay two instalments per year, i.e. four instalments in total.

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
Yes
Description/content

Euromasters focuses on the comparative analysis of European polity, politics and policy.

The Berlin Modules:
The following is an overview of the modules offered at the Berlin site during semesters II and III. Each of the modules is usually composed of a seminar and a colloquium, workshop, or the like.

Specialist Module I (summer semester):
Comparative European Government:
Systematic comparison of liberal Western democracies concerning typologies of institutional settings, decision-making structures and the processes and various types of actors involved in modern mass democracies

Foreign and Security Policy in Europe:
Analysis of EU foreign policy, including the comparison of nation-state, supranational and inter-governmental approaches

Facets of Europeanisation:
Elective chosen from the course catalogue of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Specialist Module II (winter semester):
Democracy and Democratisation in Europe:
Investigation of social, economic and political changes as an outcome of democratisation processes in Europe, by reflecting on examples from Western, Central and Eastern Europe

Europe's Borders and Neighbours:
Discussion of EU enlargement regarding policies and consequences. Analysis of instruments such as the European Neighbourhood Policy or regional EU initiatives

Facets of Europeanisation:
Elective chosen from the course catalogue of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Course organisation

The programme is operated by the European American University Consortium (EAUC). This vast network of renowned universities gives students the unique opportunity to complete the programme at a minimum of two and up to three different universities in Europe. The first semester always takes place at the University of Bath.
Therefore, students do not simply pursue a European Studies degree, but experience Europe from the perspective of multiple countries, (academic) cultures and languages. Upon successful completion of all study requirements, students are awarded a joint degree (MA in Contemporary European Studies) by the University of Bath on behalf of the EAUC.

A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • International guest lecturers
  • Integrated study abroad unit(s)
  • Courses are led with foreign partners
  • International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
  • Content-related regional focus
Integrated study abroad unit(s)

The full-time programme consists of four semesters, during which students study at up to three of the programme's partner universities, which include University of Bath, Università degli Studi di Siena, University of North Carolina and Sciences Po Grenoble.

Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
4,500 EUR
Additional information on tuition fees

The tuition fee for 2023 entry to the Euromasters programme is 5,235 GBP per year / 10,470 GBP total for UK students and 7,875 GBP per year / 15,750 GBP total for international students. Tuition fees are payable to the University of Bath. These fees need to be paid each year of the programme, and many students opt to pay two instalments per year, i.e. four instalments in total.

Semester contribution

At Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, students must pay an additional enrolment fee of around 315 EUR for each semester at this campus. This amount includes service fees (around 110 EUR) as well as a seasonal student ticket for public transport (Semesterticket) in and around Berlin for six months (200 EUR).

Funding opportunities within the university
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

A limited number of competitive fee reduction scholarships are available in recognition of high academic achievement (the equivalent of a first class honours degree or, exceptionally, a high 2:1 degree).

Academic admission requirements

BA or equivalent in a relevant subject area (humanities, social sciences, etc.) from a recognised institution of higher education

Language requirements

To be eligible for the Euromasters programme, applicants must demonstrate that they can work at the required level in English. We require either:

  • IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each of the four components) or
  • PTE Academic of 62 (with no less than 59 in any component)

Certificates must be dated to within two years of the start of the programme of study.

Application deadline

30 May for overseas students (as you may need to apply for a Tier 4 visa)
30 July for German/EU students

Submit application to

http://www.bath.ac.uk/study/pg/programmes/ma-in-cont-euro-stud-euro-and-euro-with-tran-trac

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Accompanying programme
  • Specialist counselling
  • Visa matters

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

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As one of eleven German universities, the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin was chosen as a University of Excellence in June 2012. It was successful in all three funding lines in the third round of the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments and was awarded for its future concept "Educating Enquiring Minds: Individuality - Openness - Guidance". In an international comparison, Humboldt-Universität ranks among the top ten German universities. Scientists at Humboldt-Universität research socially relevant topics and challenges of the future and communicate these with the public. Humboldt-Universität invests all of its energy into being a place of excellent research and teaching. Its aim is to promote young talent and to positively influence society and the economy outside of the university framework.
Every year, over 5,000 young people decide to embark on their studies at Humboldt-Universität in the heart of Berlin. There is hardly any other place where students can choose from the same variety of degree courses. Among these degree courses are several international Master's programmes featuring lectures and seminars held in English.
As a first-rate university, international exchange for both research and study programmes is a matter of course. Humboldt-Universität boasts academic partnerships with more than 400 Erasmus partners in Europe and with over 150 university partners worldwide. It also has partnerships with two Erasmus Mundus programmes. Over 1,500 mobile students participate in its four Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Windows programmes.
Every year, about 800 academics from abroad spend time at Berlin's oldest university. Additionally, researchers from Humboldt-Universität are welcomed at various international universities, where they conduct projects or field studies and teach as guest lecturers. Humboldt-Universität helps students prepare to study abroad, providing consultation to international students and academics regarding all questions relating to their stay in Berlin. Through the creation of international networks, Humboldt-Universität plays an active role in furthering intercultural research and teaching.

University location

Students can choose from a variety of interesting cities: Bath, Berlin, Grenoble and Siena!

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