European Studies

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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locatieGroningen
diplomaMA 
typeregulier, 120 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60847
numerus fixus25plaatsen
honoursnee
Euroculture offers great opportunities if you are interested in understanding—and shaping—today's Europe. Our two-year master's programme is ideal for students who understand that Europe's future will be shaped not only by economics and politics, but also by struggles over identities, values, and heritage. Our MA programme will equip you with the tools to understand the vital interplay between culture and politics in European society.
With an interdisciplinary approach that combines courses from at least two leading European universities with an internship and hands-on skills training, Euroculture prepares you to make a difference in careers like diplomacy, international business, research, journalism, cultural management, and European administration.
Selected by the European Commission as an Erasmus Mundus Programme of Excellence, Euroculture is a truly international MA programme. In 2017, Euroculture was for the sixth time considered to be a "top" Master Programme by Keuzegids, an independent Dutch guide ranking university Programmes.
For more detailed information, please visit the Euroculture consortium website.


					

Waarom aan de RUG?

Keuzegids topopleiding
2015 : score 78, 2016 : score 76, 2017, 2018

Euroculture in Groningen is proud of being a founding member of the programme (1999), and of its achievements as Programme of Excellence. Since 2010 we have been selected as (one of the) best European Studies Programme(s) in the Netherlands (source: Master Keuzegids). Furthermore, the University of Groningen belongs to the global top 100 on the three most important ranking lists ('Shanghai, THE and QS World University Rankings).

The international staff of Euroculture hold doctoral degrees in a variety of disciplines, such as history, cultural studies, political science, European law, European studies and international relations. The academic and research focus in Groningen is the notion of cultural identity and its relation to European integration in all its dimensions. Concepts such as “Europeanisation” and “Citizenship” are important elements in seminars. Trans-Atlantic relations and East Asia feature prominently in Groningen too.

Groningen is also an excellent choice of residence because this university town is lively and pleasant, with about 1 out 5 inhabitants being a student. For students there are excellent facilities not only for studying (ICT, library, Placement Office, International Office), but also for sports, entertainment and leisure.

Studieprogramma

opbouw
1e jaar
2e jaar

opbouwIn the first semester, students gain multidisciplinary knowledge about the European integration process and attend a practical module (Eurocompetence I).
For the second semester, students in Groningen attend a methodology course, Eurocompetence II, and a research seminar.
In the third semester, students opt for either a Research or a Professional Track and submit a Thesis Portfolio.
The last semester consists of writing a thesis and completing Eurocompetence III (Project or PhD application).

1e jaar

Core Fields of European Culture (1st semester)
Eurocompetence I (1st semester)
2nd semester ABROAD
Eurocompetence II (2nd semester)
Intensive Programme (a 7-day summer school taking place at the end of the 2nd semester)

	1	2	3
	periode
The Cultural Construction of Europe: Language, Art and Thought	5 EC
Cultural History: Domains of European Identity	10 EC
The Political and Legal Construction of Europe	10 EC
Eurocompetence I	5 EC
Eurocompetence II		5 EC
Research Seminar II: Integration Processes			10 EC
Methodology & Theory			10 EC
Intensive Programme Euroculture			5 EC
Research Seminar I: Representing Europe			10 EC

2e jaar

Work Placement (Professional Track) or additional Research Seminars (Research Track) (semester 3)
Thesis Portfolio (semester 3)
Eurocompetence III: Project Application Writing (semester 4)
MA thesis (semester 4)

	1	3
	periode
Master's Thesis Euroculture: Research	5 EC
Euroculture Internship and Report keuzevak	25 EC
Master's Thesis Euroculture: Writing		25 EC
Eurocompetence III		5 EC

track Professional

In the 3rd semester, students can opt for a work placement.

The work placement is a follow-up of Eurocompetence I and II and links theoretical knowledge, skills and understanding with practical experience - transferring this knowledge to a non-academic audience.

Students who opt for this track, will conduct it at an organisation or an institution relevant to Euroculture. This placement can be completed at either international or national organisations and institutions.

The Euroculture placement coordinator and the Placement Office of the Faculty of Arts can assist you in finding a suitable placement provider, as well as with the administrative procedures.

For a an overview of placement organisations, see: https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/career-prospects/

track Research

If you choose this track for the 3rd semester, you will attend research courses either at a non-EU partner university (limited number of places for EU students only) or at any EU partner university.

The Euroculture Research Track is a follow-up of Research Seminars (2nd semester), which deepens the student's theoretical knowledge, skills and understanding, and preferably relates to the student's MA thesis topic. This track is especially suited to students who would like to continue with a PhD or (academic) research career after completion of the Euroculture programme.

Notes:

A limited number of places /scholarships are offered for the research track outside of Europe (selection applies). European students apply for 2 non-EU partner universities of their choice. Admission to the research track depends on the students' merit, ambitions and motivation.
Each student who want to attend the RT at a European partner university submits an individual RT proposal before the 3rd semester, to be approved by the Euroculture Exam Commission.

RESEARCH TRACK IN GRONINGEN:

Research Seminar Dimensions of Citizenship (10 ECTS)
Research Studio (5 ECTS)
Thesis Portfolio (5 ECTS)
Elective courses (10 ECTS)

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs	100% en
onderwijsopzet	25% zelfstudie 55% theorie 20% praktijk
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

onderwijsvormen

oral presentation, internship, research project, excursion, tutorial, lecture, working group, group assignment, portfolio, group discussion, individual assignment, self study, project, seminar

study guidance

If you have any questions about your studies, or personal matters to address, you can always contact the study advisor. She knows all the ins and outs of the Euroculture programme and the courses offered at consortium universities. With her you can discuss your various study abroad options and personal planning. The study advisor is impartial and everything discussed is treated confidentially. She can also help you find the right institutions and student desks for your problems.

study abroad

In the 1st semester students start at any one of the European partner universities (home university). The programme is continued at another European partner university (host university) in the 2nd semester. For the 3rd semester, students opt for either a work placement (Professional Track), or research courses (Research Track) at a European university, or at one of the non-European partner institutions (selection applies). The 4th semester is spent at either the home or host university.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 september 2020

aanmelding deadline : 1 maart 2020
wettelijk tarief : € 2143 (€1072 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 11900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 13500

toelatingseisen

taaltoets
Students should have a sufficient Level of English, certified by a CAE, TOEFL or IELTS test.

MINIMUM SCORES ENGLISH TEST:

TOEFL Paper-based: 580; TOEFL Internet-based: 92 (with a minimum score of 20 for all items); TOEFL Computer-Based: 237
IELTS: minimum overall score 6.5, with no subcomponent (listening, reading, writing, speaking) scoring lower than 6.0
CAE Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1; Cambridge Proficiency in English: C2

If your score is lower than the above-mentioned scores, you are not eligible for the programme.

For more information about the validity of your English test or about possible exemptions, see: https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/how-to-apply/requirements

vooropleiding
Candidates must have completed an academic BA degree in either the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences or in a relevant discipline to Euroculture, e.g: European Studies, History, International Relations, Cultural Studies, Literature, Sociology, Political Sciences, Anthropology, Philosophy, Communication and Media Studies, International/ European Law, Theology.

inbegrepen in collegegeld

insurance

estimated monthly costs

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bedrag		kostenpost
€	303	kamerhuur in Groningenrond het landelijk gemiddelde
€	22	internet+tv
€	152	boodschappen/kostgeld
€	32	telefoon
€	117	verzekeringen
€	172	collegegeldop basis van € 2060 per jaar
€	80	studieboeken en -spullen
€	29	drinken/snoep/snacks
€	77	uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen
€	30	contributies/abonnementen
€	132	vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie
€	42	vervoernaast de OV-kaart
€	45	overig

€	1171	totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181

Hiernaast staat een overzicht van de gemiddelde kosten die een uitwonende student heeft. Niet iedere student heeft met iedere kostenpost te maken. Het totaalgemiddelde is dus niet gelijk aan de optelsom van alle kostenposten.

Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?

Studenten en studentenleven

studentaantallen

60	studenten volgen deze opleiding
68%	daarvan is vrouw
20	eerstejaars gestart in 2017
55%	daarvan is vrouw
29331	studenten aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
51%	daarvan is vrouw

bron: StudieData

studievereniging

The Euroculturer

In October 2012, Euroculture students and alumni have launched a the new Euroculture online magazine : The Euroculturer
The Euroculturer is ran by students and alumni of the Euroculture programme. The Euroculturer was established in June 2012 by an initiative of a current Euroculture student with three founding vision, to contribute, to connect, and to grow. Targeted readers and contributors are those from 12 Euroculture partner universities throughout the world. The Euroculture consortium is involved in that it officially acknowledges the magazine and supports it with yearly funding for web maintenance.

Arete

Its name derived from the old Greek word for "excellence", Arete is the alumni organization of the Erasmus Mundus Master of Arts Euroculture programme. It organizes events and offers a platform for EC students and alumni to interact.

Op kamers in Groningen

55216	studenten studerend
31914	studenten woonachtig
€ 303	gemiddelde kamerprijs
	kamer betaalbaarheid
21 m²	gemiddelde kameroppervlak
	kamer beschikbaarheid

bron: Nationale Studenten Enquête

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Nazli, Turkey
Adam, USA
Stefan, Germany
Kiran, Nepal
Anne, Germany
Sandra
Veronika, Ukraine
Giacomo, Italy
Janny de Jong

Nazli, Turkey

I believe that without the Eurocompetence classes, I could have not written a solid project proposal

The Eurocompetence class III was very helpful, especially the last session when we needed to present our projects. I believe that without that class, I could have not written a solid project proposal.

afgestudeerd in 2016

You will constantly face the academic challenges which will develop you into a critical, evidence-based, knowledgeable, and convincing scholar.

You are a foreign national in the Netherlands, but certainly not an “outsider” at RUG. Its international atmosphere makes you feel the sense of belonging to a global community. You are not expected to assimilate into a certain way, but rather to bring your own unique experience and background as nourishing elements of discussions. The atmosphere in which differences and new aspects are respected makes RUG an ideal environment for international students.

Adam, USA

My new job is a direct result of my time living in Groningen

The value for me was to study Europe, not only in a scholarly way, but also to be able to test those ideas out with other students who came. We would study these ideas in classes and we would discuss them afterwards in the coffee break.
I just took a new job as the Active Transportation Manager for the City of San Luis Obispo, in California. My major duties will be to promote bicycle and non-car transportation. I can say this is a direct result of my time living in Groningen!

Stefan, Germany

My employers were very interested in the intercultural skills I gathered, and these still help me a lot today

'My employer is really looking for intercultural competencies and people who have studied abroad. I had a great advantage being able to say that I studied in the Netherlands and Japan. They were very interested in the intercultural skills I gathered, and these still help me a lot today.'

Kiran, Nepal

My formal classes comprised of lots of students from different countries with different cultural backgrounds, which presented a huge opportunity to learn about multiculturalism

Studying Euroculture helped me realize my dream of studying in Europe. My formal classes comprised of lots of students from different countries with different cultural backgrounds, which presented a huge opportunity to learn and adopt multiculturalism.

Anne, Germany

I especially profit from the intercultural experiences gathered during my studies

'I especially profit from the intercultural experiences gathered during my studies. Euroculture taught me competencies in working with international partners, which I do a lot now in my work.'

Sandra

The study has definitely met my expectations: I have increased my knowledge about Europe and its institutions, I have become familiar with two different cultures (I also studied in Spain), I have met people from all over the world and have even been able

During my Bachelor's degree I studied a semester as an exchange student in Groningen and I truly enjoyed it...

The most challenging aspect was adapting to a different academic system and teaching method. The Dutch one is more interactive, not passive, and it requires much more self-study. My recommendation for future students: Keep your minds open and 'when in Rome, do as the Romans do…'

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Veronika, Ukraine

I managed to improve my project management skills with the Eurocompetence experience

My double-degree in Euroculture was very helpful. I managed to improve my project management skills with the Eurocompetence experience, and my employers were very interested that such a thing exists.

Giacomo, Italy

werkzaam als Senior Research Officer bij The Department of Sociology of the University of Essex

My current job relates very closely to what I studied during my master. I study borders and boundaries, and how they shape local communities, their identities and self-perception

There was a large amount of readings that we had to prepare for the different courses, but I really enjoyed how then we elaborated those same material in class – as well as over beers in one of the many pubs and bars in Groningen.
My current job as Senior Research Officer relates very closely to what I studied during my master. I study borders and boundaries – physical, geopolitical, cultural or social – and how they shape local communities, their identities and self-perception.

Janny de Jong

The approach in which citizens and culture form the central point of attention is the key element that differentiates Euroculture from any other European Studies programme

I think 'European Studies' would be the first description that comes to mind if asked what Euroculture is about. But Euroculture is different from more conventional European Studies programmes. I think the approach in which citizens and culture, instead of structures and models, form the central point of attention and reflection stands out. This is the key element that differentiates it from any other European Studies programme.We pay special attention to the breaking up of previous political loyalties and (collective) identities and to the constitution of new ones...

The fact that ‘identity’ and ‘civil society’ are mentioned ahead of‘the European unification process’ is, of course, no coincidence.There are also other elements that are specific in Euroculture: the attention to specific skills, Eurocompentences, and of course the option to choose either a work placement or research track. The fact that a selection of our students also have the opportunity to study for a semester in India, Japan, Mexico or the US is also an important asset of the programme.So, even though I would give the same answer as the majority of the students in this survey, it certainly is not an ‘ordinary’ European Studies programme.

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Keuzehulp

Studievergelijker

1/2 RUG
Europese Studies

Keuzegids topopleiding 2015 78
Keuzegids topopleiding 2016 76
Keuzegids topopleiding 2017
Keuzegids topopleiding 2018

€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur

20 eerstejaars

55% vrouw

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2/2 RUG
Euroculture (EM)

Keuzegids topopleiding 2016 76
Keuzegids topopleiding 2015 78
Keuzegids topopleiding 2017
Keuzegids topopleiding 2018

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20 eerstejaars

55% vrouw

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Na de studie

Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

Euroculture prepares graduates for professions and research careers where knowledge of contemporary Europe and the European Union institutions are of relevance.

Due to the multi- and interdisciplinary nature of the Euroculture programme, its graduates find work in a broad range of sectors where expert knowledge of present Europe and European integration processes is required. A number of our graduates have also undertaken further studies on doctoral level.

The focus of the programme is on cultural and social developments, the political process of European integration, values, citizenship and cultural identity within Europe and its correlations with the wider world. Euroculture teaches students the methods and skills required to identify the European dimensions of social problems, to critically assess and interpret information about European institutions and organisations, and to understand the cultural aspects and factors that play a key role in the process of European identity formation and integration.

Career Prospects

Euroculture alumni have found employment in the following areas/organisations:

EU institutions
International and national organisations (non-governmental, non-profit, foundations)
Universities, education and research institutions
Embassies and ministeries all over the world
Media, journalism, publishing, libraries
Cultural (management) organisations
Foreign trade organisations
Political parties, foundations and associations
City and regional planning, local and regional cultural projects
Centres for minorities and minority rights

aansluitende masteropleidingen

instelling	opleiding	instroomeisen
Universiteit Leiden	Leraar VHO in Duits educational	+ aanv. eisen
Universiteit Leiden	Leraar VHO in Engels educational	+ aanv. eisen
Universiteit Leiden	Leraar VHO in Frans educational	+ aanv. eisen
Universiteit Leiden	Leraar VHO in Spaans part-time educational	+ aanv. eisen
Amsterdam UVA	Lerarenopleiding Engels educational	+ aanv. eisen
Amsterdam UVA	Lerarenopleiding Frans educational	+ aanv. eisen
Amsterdam UVA	Lerarenopleiding Italiaans educational	+ aanv. eisen

bron: doorstroommatrix.nl

Potentiële beroepen

for examples of jobs of euroculture graduates, see:

https://www.euroculturemaster.eu/career-prospects/

bron: StudieData

Contact

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Prof. Dr. Janny de Jong
Director of Studies
E: janny.de.jong@rug.nl
Maria Ananchenkova  MA
Course coordinator
E: euroculture@rug.nl
T: +31 50 36 36293

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