MA European Studies

Both the international system as a whole and the European Union (EU) are highly complex and may be analysed and interpreted in a variety of ways. For example, many have argued that the contemporary world has been transformed by the phenomenon of ‘globalisation’, while others have maintained that the major states have remained the key international actors. Similarly, while some have viewed the EU itself as a quasi state, others have emphasised the continuing importance of national governments in its policy-making system. Furthermore, the role of the EU in the wider world is also contentious, with some analysts discerning an increasingly significant independent European profile, while others have argued that the real influences are either above the EU in a US-led system or below it at the level of the member states.

This MA European Studies degree is designed to provide graduates with an historical, political, economic and sociological understanding of the major issues confronting contemporary Europe, both East, South East and West. Students are taught the main theoretical approaches to European Integration. The main emphasis of the course is on developing an interdisciplinary approach. Students are also equipped with the necessary intellectual and technical skills to initiate develop and produce high quality research projects. Through the use of on-line EU resources, students are able to access and use the most recent data from EU institutions.

This degree aims to:

facilitate students’ understanding of aspects of European and International issues and to develop their abilities to research and analyse them.
develop students’ analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an emphasis on collaborative learning.
provide an understanding of the relevant subject matter and interpretative and theoretical frameworks.
ensure that its graduates have the skills and abilities to carry out research independently and to work effectively with others.
provide graduates with the capacity both for independent research and for employment in a range of careers where an ability to work in teams and to problem-solve is of particular importance.

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