Master's Programme in European Studies, Humanistiska spåret

Do you want to be part of a masters program that is situated in a vibrant multidisciplinary academic environment and has the following unique qualities?Exciting and innovative courses that:Address a broad range of topics within the field of European studies, including political, historical, ideational, cultural, economic and social aspects of contemporary EuropePrepare students for a work-life within public and private organizations, within the cultural sector, as well as for PhD-education. Watch this short YouTube film to learn more about our alumniOffer highly developed methods-training and the choice of four different methods specializationsInternational collaboration:Collaborates with renowned international partners such as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the United States, Fudan University in Shanghai, Charles University in Prague, Sciences Po in Paris, and Konstanz University in GermanyInternship and a relevant working life:Paves the way to exciting job opportunities, through internships and collaborations with working lifeProvides direct access to a relevant job-market through our Business Council REGUAnd access to the European expert analysts enrolled in our Executive Master of European StudiesStudent activities:Add to your studies, socially as well as intellectually, by participating in the exciting extracurricular activities such as within the student-led lunch-lecture organization Brännpunkt EuropaWhat is special about the Humanities Track in European Studies?Aims at providing students with the critical tools and key scientific debates for understanding Europe as an idea, its cultural heritage and organization of power. We scrutinize among other things, nationalism, globalization, international relations, heritage practices and identity politics, from the point of view of European history and thought.Develops your skills in critical analysis, textual interpretation, analyzing cultural practices, as well as elaborating your own arguments concerning European politics and culture.Students are prepared for a working life within cultural administration, independent cultural organizations, as well as NGOs and international administration such as the UN and within the EU.For your application to be considered, you need to meet the formal requirements (see below) as well as submit a CV and a Statement of intent. Please use the Statement of Intent form that you can find at our Entrance Requirements and Selection page.The Humanities Track consists of the following courses:Term 1: European Heritage and Identity (10 credits), European Borderlands (10 credits), Political and Public Spheres and Spaces in European History and Culture (10 credits).Term 2: Elective courses in Sweden or abroad, or an internship (30 credits). We suggest Central- and Eastern Europe: Fully European or the European Other? (15 credits).Term 3: Social Europe OR European Environment and Energy OR Europe in the World (15 credits) and Research Methods (your choice of four methods courses, 15 credits).Term 4: Masters Thesis (30 credits).You can apply to all four tracks of our Masters Programme in European Studies:The Social Science TrackThe Humanities TrackThe Double Degree Track with Konstanz University in GermanyThe Double Degree Track with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the United States