International Relations: European Union Studies

Universiteit Leiden

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The MA International Relations: European Union Studies specialisation at Leiden University covers the EU's broad geographical sweep from an interdisciplinary perspective.

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locatieLeiden
diplomaMA 
typeregulier, 60 EC
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60734
numerus fixus80plaatsen
honoursheeft honours track

						During this Master's programme you will attend lectures by academic staff, internationally renowned in their fields and you may also choose an elective taught by a practitioner, combining academic insights with practical experience in politics, government, advisory bodies, NGO's and think tanks.

The programme examines the European Union with theories and concepts from different disciplines: history, economics, political science and law.

You will analyse and explore the core concerns of the European Union, an increasingly complex and fascinating political and socio-economic landscape. You will also look at the developments of post-war Europe and examine the current state of affairs within the European Union.

A highlight of the programme is the three-day trip to Brussels, where you will visit EU institutions, member states' representations and lobby groups.

During your studies you will also benefit from the close contacts between the University and national and international government institutions in The Hague, as well as the unique wealth of area studies at Leiden University.
					


					

MA European Union Studies at Leiden University

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Waarom aan de Universiteit Leiden?

The European Union Studies specialisation at Leiden University is unique in the Netherlands.
The programme is delivered by specialist academics and experts with direct experience in policy-making.
You will benefit from the close contacts between the University and national and international government and non-government institutions.

Studieprogramma

opbouw
1e jaar

opbouwFor an overview of the subjects offered by this programme in the current year, check out the e-Prospectus:
https://studiegids.universiteitleiden.nl/en/studies/7443/european-union-studies. The subjects can vary from year to year.

During the first semester you will take the six following compulsory courses:

History of European Integration
Institutions of the EU
EU Law
Economics of the EU
Regionalism in World Politics
Thesis Seminar and Methods in International Relations Research

You will also attend a number of EU Seminars.

During the second semester, you can choose three electives from a wide range of specialist courses and you will write your thesis. The thesis can be on any topic related to the EU.

These

	1	2
	periode
History of European Integration	5 EC
Institutions of the EU	5 EC
EU Law	5 EC
Economics of the EU	5 EC
Regionalism in World Politics	5 EC
Thesis Seminar and Methods in International Relations Research	5 EC
3 Electives		15 EC
MA Thesis International Relations		15 EC

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs	100% en
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

onderwijsvormen

case study, excursion, group discussion, group assignment, lecture, individual assignment, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, seminar, tutorial, working group, self study

objectives

The programme focuses on the processes of European integration from an interdisciplinary angle by a mix of specialist, academic researchers and experts with direct experience in policy-formulation and policy-making. http://studiegids.leidenuniv.nl/studies/show/international-relations-european-union-studies

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 februari 2021

aanmelding deadline : 1 december 2020
collegegeld nog niet bekend

1 september 2021

aanmelding deadline : 15 juni 2021
collegegeld nog niet bekend

See: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/master/international-relations/european-union-studies/admission-and-application

toelatingseisen

cijferlijst
For 2019 - 2020: A good academic record as an indicator of academic excellence, demonstrated by a grade of at least 7.0 (Dutch grading system) for the Bachelor's thesis.
From 2020 - 2021: A good academic record as an indicator of academic excellence, demonstrated by an average grade of at least 7.0 (Dutch grading system), in the Bachelor programme.

basiskennis
Applicants should have completed components at the bachelor's level equivalent to at least 30 ECTS in the field of contemporary European studies with comparable content and course objectives.

vooropleiding

A bachelor's degree from a university, equivalent to the level of a Dutch academic bachelor's degree, in the field of social sciences, humanities, law or economics.
A completed minor in European Union Studies at Leiden University or components worth at least 30 credits in the field of contemporary European studies with comparable content and course objectives.

resumee
To demonstrate other indicators of suitability for the MA programme such as extracurricular activities, professional/practical experience (including honours programmes) and international experience (broadly defined) relevant to the MA programme.

motivatiebrief
Demonstrable motivation to study and familiarity with the MA programme and the specific specialisation(s).

inbegrepen in collegegeld

examination

estimated monthly costs

bron: Nibud
bedrag		kostenpost
€	350	kamerhuur in Leidenrond 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

€	1218	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

526	studenten volgen deze opleiding
50%	daarvan is vrouw
95	eerstejaars gestart in 2017
51%	daarvan is vrouw
27713	studenten aan de Universiteit Leiden
59%	daarvan is vrouw

bron: StudieData

Op kamers in Leiden

31058	studenten studerend
12630	studenten woonachtig
€ 350	gemiddelde kamerprijs
	kamer betaalbaarheid
20 m²	gemiddelde kameroppervlak
	kamer beschikbaarheid

bron: Nationale Studenten Enquête

Lisa Schäfer

Lisa Schäfer - Student testimonial European Union Studies Leiden University

The toughest challenge for my education was to specialise. With a Bachelor's degree in International Relations, my undergraduate education was very broad and I wanted to focus on a more specific policy area. The Master's programme in European Union Studies at Leiden University offered a unique practical perspective on EU politics which is the major reason why I decided to complete this master.

An outstanding community
The programme provides its students with a good overview on EU economics, EU history and EU law after which they have the chance to specialise in their core electives...

Whether with the joint Brussels trip, meeting for a beer or helping each other out to study for exams, the strong bond among students made studying European Union Studies the most enjoyable.

Internship in Seoul
As I simultaneously studied a master in Asian Studies together with European Union Studies at Leiden, it was important for me to combine these two fields of interest in my master's research. Hence, I focused on the EU policy vis-à-vis China and specialised in the EU-China strategic partnership and the possible 2016 market economy status of China and its implications for the EU. It was a fascinating journey to find my own niche and my own interest. This helped me to pursue a placement with the EU Delegation in Seoul, where I am currently interning in the political section.

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Prof. Richard Griffiths

Testimonial Prof. Richard Griffiths

“I am proud that we have managed to attract many people from the 'real world' to higher education. People with valuable hands-on experience.”

“When teaching my specialist subject, the History of European Integration, I take my students back to the roots of the present day. The interdisciplinary character of the Master's in European Studies is very exciting: it is fascinating to communicate historical concepts and methods to non-historians. I also find it interesting to integrate history into societal discussions about the EU...

This programme is unique in the Netherlands. We first put together an interdisciplinary curriculum and then went looking for lecturers, rather than the other way round, as is often the case. I am also proud that we have managed to attract many people from the 'real world' to higher education, people with valuable hands-on experience. In the second semester the entire body of staff comes from outside the university. There are staff from the WRR (The Scientific Council for Government Policy), the SER (The Social and Economic Council of the Netherlands) and the House of Commons, including the Euro¬pean spokesmen from the CDA and PvdA, and a former Minister of Defence. These people are delivering complete courses. In addition, we also have an impressive list of guest lecturers. Of course, Leiden benefits from having both a physical and a personal close relation¬ship with the Hague. Close proximity to a centre of government is a great advantage for a course of this kind. The EU is occupying an increasing role in our lives. There is a growing demand in the Netherlands and elsewhere for high quality knowledge about the EU.”

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Studievergelijker

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1/15 Universiteit Leiden
European Union Studies

€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur

95 eerstejaars

50% vrouw

? uur contacttijd/week

	deze opleiding	landelijk
algemeen oordeel	3.9	4.0
inhoud	3.8	3.9
docenten	3.8	3.9
studiefaciliteiten	3.6	3.6
studielast	3.3	3.3
studiebegeleiding	3.5	3.5

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