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European Master in Global Studies

• Master’s Thesis

The Master’s Thesis: One's Contribution to Globalization Research

 The master’s thesis is prepared and written during the second half of the second year of study. It is the most important paper students write during the master’s programme. It should be a substantial contribution to the current discussion of globalization.

Topics and Deadlines for Submission

The regulations for the master’s thesis vary slightly between the member universities due to national legislation and local rules. Please contact the local coordinators for specific regulations.

In general, the master’s thesis will be written in English, but another agreement between the supervisor and the student is possible.

During the summer school, students propose a potential topic for their master’s thesis, which will then be discussed with faculty members and students from the second year university. The final decision about the topic and the supervision constellation is made by the local examination board and follows, in most of the cases, the initiative of the students. Students have to submit an exposé to the local coordinator. The exposé must include a description of the state of the art, an attempt to position the topic within the field of global studies, a description of the material to be used, a timetable and bibliography.

The deadline for submitting the master’s thesis is 31 July of the last year of the master’s programme. Students are supposed to submit bounded hard copies and an electronic copy of their thesis.

Supervision and Referee Process

During the summer school, each student is asked to present a potential topic of their master’s thesis. This suggestion is discussed in working groups together with a lecturer of the second-year university. A suggestion for a supervisor is made by the lecturer. The supervisor provides support and guidance to students. As a general rule, students are supervised by one supervisor from the second-year university. However, additional advice from lecturers at other universities of the EMGS Consortium is welcome and can be arranged on an individual basis. The supervisor is also the first reviewer and grades the thesis. A second reviewer is assigned by the respective department.

Find below a small selection of previous themes where the authors were able to argue convincingly that their thesis fits a specific global studies agenda:

“The Mediterranean – Aegean migration crisis: emergence of a new type of aid volunteer.” “The Emergence and Transformation of the Palestine Question under British eyes: People, Paradigms and Policymaking (1917-1939)” “Exploring sustainable urban knowledge production and circulation across the C40 city network: A case study of data-driven climate initiatives in Copenhagen.” “The Emergence of Colonial Nairobi, 1898-1939. Urban planning, housing, segregation and imperial connections.” “Displaying the Global Arctic: frontier-making in the visual narratives of the Yamal LNG project”

“’Frack the Future’? The role of actors and institution in drawing future maps of global energy” “Truly Global Brands: How the global is constructed in global brands rankings” “Anti-Muslim racism in the name of gender equality: The media discourse on the sexualized assaults on New Year´s Eve 2016 in Cologne” “The Politics of Memory and Truth Commissions. A Comparative Study of Transitional Justice Approaches to Historical Memory”

“Intellectual Property Rights and Economic Development – the Case of the Rare Earth Industry in China” “Tariffs, Treaties, Trade: Integrating Tsarist Russian and Qajar Persian Markets under the Nineteenth Century Global Condition” “Sovereignty, Empire and Foreign Investment. The Political Economy of the Franco-Ethiopian Railway, 1893 – 1917” “The colonial origins of urban African poverty – urban planning and infrastructure development in western Africa”

“The Radical Right and the European Parliament as Portal of Globalization” “Urban Agriculture – Growing Roots in our Communities, A Comparative Study of Berlin, Baltimore and Athens and How Urban Agriculture Influences Community Building” “Can Neoliberalism Explain the Recent Populist Surge? An Inquiry into Populist Reason in the US and UK” “Lightning in the Hand or Thunder in the Mouth: Australian and Canadian Approaches to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples”

“Search and Rescue on the Mediterranean Sea. An Analysis of Key Actors’ Discourse” “The Role of Civil Society in Conflict Resolution: The case of South Africa and the fall of Apartheid” “Linking Social Movements and the Sustainable Development Goals – A Case Study on Access to Water in Mumbai.” “The Philippines and the Mindanao conflict. An Ethnographic study on a Conflict lnduced lnternal Diaspora from Mindanao in Metro Manila”

“Communicating Global Social Justice lssues with Documentary Storytelling” “Securitizing globalization in response to the legitimacy crisis of the global governance” “The Prospects and Dangers of Artificial Intelligence on International Security: The Case of a Sino-American Arms Race” “The Deconstruction of the normative Power EU by Public Discourse. A post-structuralist Analysis of a postcolonial modern European Union facing an identity crisis unmasked by the refugee influx.”

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Master in european affairs: master’s thesis

Students have the opportunity to write a Master’s thesis during their semester 4. This excludes any other S4 validation possibility (full-time internship, exchange program, personal project).

Objectives of the master's thesis

The main objective is to enable students to deepen their expertise or knowledge in a given field, which they hope to enhance professionally.

Conditions and organisation

The writing of the thesis is subject to the approval of the Academic advisor of your policy stream. It is therefore essential to inform him or her of your intention to write a thesis as soon as possible (at the beginning of the third semester at the latest). The Master's thesis option is not compatible with an apprenticeship.

Students need to find a thesis advisor, who must be a member of Sciences Po's permanent faculty or else an adjunct professor. Students must respect the project initially accepted by their academic advisor. In addition, they will meet regularly with their thesis advisor and keep him/her informed of the progress of their research. They certify to provide original research work and to respect all the rules regarding intellectual property at Sciences Po, failing which they will be in default.

Throughout the year, students receive pedagogical and methodological support from Bruno Palier, CNRS Director of research in Political Science at the CEE (Centre d’études européennes et de politique comparée).

• Methodological training on the research question and the research methodology of the master’s thesis (literature review, argumentation and structure)
• Research design on different methodological approaches (field work, data collection, interviews).
• 3-minute presentations of each research project in the presence of other students and advisors.
• Training session on the writing process (introduction, outline, demonstration and conclusion).
• Training session on the thesis defence. 
• Students who are interested in the Master's thesis option should contact their academic advisor as soon as possible, and no later than the beginning of semester 3. An information meeting is organised during September of the S3. By the end of October, students must write a thesis proposal specifying the main topics and arguments of their project and send it to the academic team of the Master's thesis option. 
• Pedagogical and methodological support is offered between November and March of the 2nd year of the Master's programme.
• The theses are submitted at the end of April and defense take place between mid and the end of May.

Examples of former students' theses

• Alice Bergoënd (Social Policy and Social Innovation stream): “Leaving no-one behind in the energy transition: Lessons learned from the decarbonisation policy in social housing in the United Kingdom” (PDF, 533 Ko)
• Juliette Besnard ( Administration publique stream) : “La démocratisation culturelle, une ambition inachevée ?” (PDF, 3.8 Mo)
• Ziyu Deng (Digital, New Technology and Public Policy stream): “ Run, Hide, Fight: How Female Gamers Understand and React to Sexism and Misogyny in Gaming” (PDF, 4.11 Mo)
• Justine Détraz ( Administration publique stream) : “L’acceptabilité sociale des politiques publiques en France - Convergence entre exigence démocratique et pragmatisme de l’action publique” (PDF, 1 Mo)
• Jonas Froch (Economics and Public Policy stream) : “The Relocation Effect of a Major League Franchise on Residential Property Values - Quantifying the Intangible (Dis-) Benefits Generated by the Departure of the NFL’s Rams Franchise from St. Louis to Los Angeles” (PDF, 5.3 Mo)
• Baptiste Groc ( Administration publique stream) :  “La Participation, un projet d’avenir - Le projet de Participation de Charles de Gaulle” (PDF, 1.2 Mo)
• Paul Guinard ( Administration publique stream) :  “Le code de la laïcité : heurs et malheurs d’une codification” (PDF, 742 Ko)
• Grace Marshall (Politics and Public Policy stream): “Visible Minorities in the Canadian Mosaic? Investigating the Conflation of Race and Culture in Federal Employment Equity Policy” (PDF, 695 Ko)
• Maria Pinto (Cultural Policy and Management stream) : “Audiovisual policies in the streaming era: Regulatory challenges and cooperation strategies” (PDF, 598 Ko)
• Maëva Regnaud ( Culture stream) : “État des lieux de la valorisation des artistes femmes dans les pratiques muséales françaises” (PDF, 2.6 Mo)
• Clara Ruthardt (Politics and Public Policy stream): “Marketizing Elections? An Analysis of Audience Segmentation and Targeted Messaging as Media Strategy in German Electoral Campaigning” (PDF, 4.5 Mo)
• Jules Saunier ( Administration publique stream) : “Du rôle de l’armée de terre dans la résilience socioéconomique et environnementale locale - L’exemple du 1er régiment de hussards parachutistes de Tarbes” (PDF, 1.3 Mo)
• Marianne Uguen ( Administration publique stream) :  “Le recours aux algorithmes dans l’action publique” (PDF, 1.4 Mo)
• Camille Alix  (Administration Publique policy stream):  "Le parcours de sortie de la prostitution. Étude de cas de la mise en œuvre d’un dispositif public"  (PDF, 1.37 Mo)
• Camille Campo  (Administration Publique policy stream):  "“Maritimiser” l’action publique : l’approche administrative du milieu maritime à l’épreuve de la politique publique de développement de l’éolien en mer"  (PDF, 3.81 Mo)
• Thibault Cormier  (Administration Publique policy stream):  "Le numérique et l’accès aux services publics"  (PDF, 755 Ko)
• Manon Fortemps  (Economics and Public Policy stream):  "The Country Policy and Institutional - Assessment and Official Development Assistance: A cross-country analysis"  (PDF, 1.49 Mo)
• Guillaume Guinard  (Digital, New Technology and Public Policy stream):  Avatar capitalism - Policy implications of the metaverse as the future of platforms  (PDF, 1.03 Mo)
• Cora Hopkins  (Culture policy stream):  "A “disaster beyond remedy”: on the intrusion of women artists in public art museums - A case study of the Fine Arts Museum of Rouen"  (PDF, 4.84 Mo)
• Martyna Kalvaityte  (Digital, New Technology and Public Policy stream):  "Unregulated Negative Impacts of AI: Mixed Methods Analysis of Feedback Responses to the EU AI Act Proposal"  (PDF, 688 Ko) 
• Laura Ménager  (Administration Publique policy stream):  "Naitre fille ou garçon en banlieue : quels effets sur la scolarité ? Une étude qualitative de l’impact intersectionnel du genre et de la classe sociale sur les performances scolaires des élèves du secondaire"  (PDF, 789 Ko) 
• Lamia Mounavaraly  (Economics and Public Policy stream):  "Female labour market in French overseas: at the crossroad of social, territorial and gendered disparities - Analysing employment policies for the overseas through a gender lens"  (PDF, 2.3 Mo) 
• Nina Regenhardt  (Economics and Public Policy stream): " Taxing the top: How much did, does, would it matter? The sensitivity of income inequality to changes in top income taxation in Europe"  (PDF, 4.82 Mo) 
• Francis Roye  (Santé policy stream):  "Le remboursement par l’Assurance maladie des matériaux utilisés en pratique dentaire"  (PDF, 2.04 Mo) 
• Mykolas Steponavicius  (Economics and Public Policy stream):  "External School Evaluation in Lithuania - Conceptual model and stakeholder perceptions"  (PDF, 623 Ko)
• Eve Albergel  (Management and Public Affairs policy stream):  "Earth observation satellites: Monitoring greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris Agreement. A case study on scientific expertise and public policy"  (PDF, 1.45Mo)
• Clément Bacchi  (Administration Publique policy stream):  "Contrôle des investissements chinois dans l’Union européenne - La fin de la naïveté, ou comment a émergé un mécanisme européen de filtrage des investissements directs étrangers"  (PDF, 3.45 Mo)
• Jules Beley  (Digital, New Technology and Public Policy stream):  "Who wants interoperability? Compatibility and regulation in digital markets"   (PDF, 1.05 Mo)
• Catarina Cerqueira  (Social Policy and Social Innovation policy stream):  "Inequalities Behind the Screen - A qualitative study of parental involvement during the period of school closures caused by COVID-19. The case of Portugal"  (pdf, 690 Ko)
• Ariane Cornerier  (Culture policy stream):  "Le ré-ensauvagement en Europe comme nouvelle gestion conflictuelle de la nature. Le cas de la Réserve « Vercors Vie Sauvage » dans la Drôme"  (PDF, 2.16 Mo)
• Yann David  (Economics and Public Policy stream):  "Can scientific evidence contribute to the improvement of environmental policies? A semantic analysis of three supranational institutions challenges and biases in the process of aggregating science to improve policies"  (PDF, 2.11 Mo)
• Anne-Pauline de Cler  (Economics and Public Policy stream):  "The rise and fall of a gold standard. The case of Randomized Controlled Trials within the Experimentation for Youth Fund"  (PDF, 637 Ko)
• Sophie de Rouilhan  (Administration Publique policy stream):  "How to favour argument diversity on online consultative platforms? An experiment on the effect of exposure to other participants’ arguments on the diversity of aspects tackled"  (PDF, 2.48 Mo)
• Marie Guedra  (Administration Publique policy stream):  "Égalité ou différenciation territoriale : les enseignements de l’Histoire"  (PDF, 1.41 Mo)
• Tobias Hillenbrand  (Economics and Public Policy stream):  "Benefits on-site or to take away: A panel data analysis on how infrastructures shape emigration"  (PDF, 644 Ko)
• Floriane Labarussiat  (Sécurité et défense policy stream):  "L’incidence des évolutions tactiques de maintien de l’ordre sur le lien de confiance police - population : le cas des manifestations de Gilets Jaunes à Paris (2018-2020)"  (PDF, 1.87 Ko)
• Omar Mansour  (Economics and Public Policy stream):  "The Minimum Wage Effect on Low Wage Workers. Employment, Life Satisfaction, and Populism Effects from the 2015 German Minimum Wage"  (PDF, 713 Ko)
• Matthieu Rey  (Administration Publique policy stream):  "Annulation de la dette publique par l’Eurosystème : conséquences et enjeux de gouvernance"  (PDF, 618 Ko)
• Max Schneider  (Europe in the World policy stream):  "The Negotiated Meaning of Brexit. Mapping the Process of a Unique Negotiation"  (PDF, 620 Ko)
• Can Simsek  (Digital, New Technology and Public Policy stream):  "Algorithmic Transparency in the EU"  (PDF, 709 Ko)
• Francesco Vogelezang  (Digital, New Technology and Public Policy stream):  "An electoral weapon by populists? Assessing Facebook use by populist parties and their electoral success in Europe"  (PDF, 1.12 Mo)
• Léa Yahiel  (Social Policy and Social Innovation policy stream):  "Le quotient conjugal : l’impossible réforme ? Étude d’un dispositif au carrefour des politiques fiscale et familiale"  (PDF, 1.92 Mo)
• Julien Abratis  (Europe in the world policy stream) :  "The role of EU Delegations in Public Diplomacy - Challenges and opportunities"  (PDF, 771 Ko)
• Enzo Bonnaudet  (Administration Publique policy stream) :  "L’action extérieure des collectivités territoriales : une politique locale à part entière ? L’exemple de la coopération décentralisée franco-mexicaine"  (PDF, 609 Ko)
• Ella Carmi  (European regulation policy stream) :  "Rethinking the Mundell Trilemma in emerging economies"  (PDF, 847 Ko)
• Keridwen François-Merlet  (dual  degree Europe and Asia in Global Affairs, with Fudan University) :  "Chinese investments in the EU: a comparative analysis of French and German leaders’ discourse (2012-2019)"  (pdf, 909 Ko)
• Lena Habrant  (Social Policy and Social Innovation policy stream) :  "The differences in attendance of early childhood education and care centers (ECEC) by children with and without an immigration background in Germany: A qualitative investigation"  (PDF, 976 Ko)
• Gloriana Lang Clachar  (Digital, New Technology and Public Policy policy stream) :  "Does it pay to have an internet connection? Evidence from self-employees and employers in Costa Rica"  (PDF, 649 Ko)
• Edoardo Magalini  (Economics and Public Policy policy stream) :  "Pre-school attendance and the labour supply of women in Italy – Evidence from an Instrumental Variable approach"  (PDF, 1,05 Mo)
• Vincent Malapert  (Administration Publique policy stream) :  "Décentralisation, déconcentration : le renouveau des compétences du préfet depuis les lois Defferre"  (PDF, 797 Ko)
• Laure Manach  (Administration Publique policy stream) :  "L’évaluation des risques en tension : le cas des pesticides SDHI en France"  (PDF, 763 Ko)
• Lena Pican  (Social Policy and Social Innovation policy stream) :  "Quel rôle pour les sensibilités dans l’histoire des politiques environnementales ? Le cas de la Bièvre : 1791-1835"  (PDF, 1,46 Mo)
• Viola Scordia  (Europe in the world policy stream) :  "The cheapest fare for a costly voyage: a Perspective on the Deficiencies of the EU-Turkey Statement on Migration Management"  (PDF, 1,01 Mo)
• Estela Souto  (Digital, New Technology and Public Policy policy stream) :  "Does gender affect legislative behaviour? Evidence from the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies"  (PDF, 2,01 Mo)
• Florian Strehaiano  (Administration Publique policy stream : " Le plan de redressement financier de 1958 : entre remise en ordre et inflexion libérale"  (PDF, 583 Ko)
• Théo Thouret  (Administration Publique policy stream) :  "The contribution of compliance law to the prevention of opioid crisis in France"  (PDF, 666 Ko)
• Luca Cigna  (Social Policy and Social Innovation policy stream) :  "Looking for a North Star? Trade Unions’ Positions in the Universal Basic Income Debate"  (PDF, 1,98 Mo)
• Marie-Abelia Dumaine-Bouaziz  (Administration Publique policy stream :  "Les fonds souverains: instruments financiers ou acteurs politiques"  (PDF, 1,17 Mo)
• Paul Gardin  (Economics and Public Policy policy stream) :  "Should Central Banks issue digital currencies? Consequences for the financial system, implications for monetary policy and concerns for privacy"  (PDF, 2,06 Mo)

Testimonials and awards

• Congratulations to Manon Fortemps, awarded by the French Evaluation Society for her thesis written at the School of Public Affairs
• Two students invited to present their Master's thesis at an international conference in Vienna
• "Writing a thesis allowed me to understand the impact of public policy on the issue of equality  (Marisol Dextre Polo, Class of 2020)
• " Writing a thesis definitely solidified my interest in academic research"  (Anne-Pauline de Cler, Class of 2020)

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact the person in charge of your policy stream, or the team dedicated to the thesis:

• Academic advisor for the theses: Claudia Castiglioni
• Academic assistant for the theses:  Camille Damoiseau

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Master thesis in european studies.

Here are a few of the theses written by students in the Master's programme European Studies in 2019-2020. Students engage in original research related to their specialisation and work on a broad range of topics, covering many policy areas, actors and institutions, pieces of legislation, normative questions and stages of the policy process. The focus of thesis clearly differs depending on the specialisation followed.

Specialisations:

• Public Policy and Administration
• International Relations
• Global Challenges

Guidline for composing a master thesis at the department of International and Institutional Economics

1. what kind of competencies are to be examined by a master thesis.

During a Master thesis you should be able to show your ability to orientate yourself in the given field of research and the recent research discussion. Further you should be capable of interpreting the given material according to your own research question and of developing and evaluating your own theses. You should analyse secondary sources in detail. Further it is possible but not necessary to collect own data as well as to make an application of the theory (e.g. Case study) or to just have a purely rhetoric research question.

2. Finding a topic

First of all a suitable topic needs to be found. At our department only economic-related papers can be supervised. The driving force in the process of finding a topic shall be the student himself/herself. We would like to encourage you to tell us about your own ideas and fields of interest. Topics in the areas of international, institutional and development economics are preferred. The list of former Master theses topics shall give you an idea about how a suitable research questions could look like.

Most topics evolve during the ?Ping-Pong-Process? of exchanging ideas and comments between student and professor. This process of exchange goes on until the student and the supervising professor agree on a research question. After a topic has been set it can only be revised in exceptional cases and under approval of the supervisor and the SPA (Service Center for Examination-Related Questions).

In addition, we propose some topics for bachelor theses to be written in the first half of 2014. Should you not wish to come up with your own topic and be interested in one of our proposals, you might apply until 01 February 2014 . After this date, topics will be distributed on a competetitive basis. (In case topics remain, you might still work on them later). You should note that there might be more content-wise guidelines and requirements from our side if you work with one of our topics. Furthermore there are requirements regarding your pre-knowledge and courses you must have taken. Please apply with a short motivation statement and information about your meeting the requirements until 01 Feb. We will come back to you with our decision in the first week of February. After topics are redistributed, your working time starts shortly thereafter.

3. Composing the research proposal

After a topic has been set the regular processing time for composing the research proposal starts. The time provided is up to 4 weeks. Formally you will achieve the 3 CP of methodology for the proposal. Typically the following elements are included:

• Problem definition and lead questions
• State of research/Literature Overview
• Methodology
• Working schedule
• Preliminary structure

Problem definition and lead questions. Please describe your field and topic of research. Important: Try to use exact and hierarchically structured lead questions as guidance (main questions/sub-question). You will have to think about a good leading idea first. Also it has to be considered whether and how the questions will be answered at the end of the paper.

State of research/Literature review. A first idea about the area of research shall be provided. Please discuss with regard to your lead questions. Try to have a look for which points you might need more materials. To be able to handle a lot of literature in a short time try to use reading techniques like SQR³. A Bachelor thesis is wide deeper than the theory learned in lecture but does not necessarily completely relate to the state of research.

Methodology. This part is about methodology in the narrower sense of word. Of course the basis for all papers is represented by the critical reflection of secondary sources. If you are further going to apply one of the following methods during your paper you should consider the following questions (and display your ideas in this part of the proposal).

• Case study: How to work with a case study? What kind of methodological requirements are to be met?
• Expert interview or similar methods: Questions of qualitative social research
• Quantitative data analysis: statistic procedures

Please be aware that a research paper can also be solely based on secondary literature. It is not necessary to collect and process own data.

Working schedule. Working schedule refers to a list of weekly structured activities. Please always consider some additional time for potential delays. A point of reference could be to calculate 50% more time than you think you will need! If you plan to travel, also think about and plan the costs.

A research proposal consists of 10 to 15 pages. It is not allowed to include parts of your research proposal directly in the final paper due to the fact that the proposal represents a separate examination performance.

4. Composing the actual paper

After handing in your research proposal the processing time for the Master thesis of 6 months begins. Please register the title of your work and the starting date at the SPA (Service Center for Examination-Related Questions) for Spanish-studying students or at the Danish office for Danish-studying students. You should request your supervisor to discuss your proposal with you as soon as possible. During the processing time the supervisor will be trying to help you with your questions ? normally during office hours. Nevertheless a pre-correction will not take place. While you are working on your thesis, please try to check every 2 to 3 weeks if you are still following the roadmap given by your research proposal. You should also check whether you are fine with your working schedule regarding the time. If there are inconsistencies, adjustments are to be made.

Please see the Guidelines for Composing an Academic Paper .

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Internships 2024, sea-eu info session on master research internships 2024-2025.

One of SEA-EU’s main ambition is to generate European added value through research collaborations at Master level. In this SEA-EU Info Session aimed at potential supervisors, speakers will present the various shapes a SEA-EU ‘joint’ internship can take. You will also have the opportunity to hear fellow researchers talk about their experience of joint supervision of a SEA-EU Intern and understand how they initiated partnerships with SEA-EU universities.

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12 April, 2024 , 2 pm – 3:30 pm CET.

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Agenda and key speakers:

• Welcoming of Participants 
• Presentation of SEA-EU Master Research Internships by  Franck Thetiot , University of Brest, Associate Professor in Chemistry 
• Towards joint SEA-EU Research Internships at Master Level: presentation of potential configurations, by  Franck Thetiot , University of Brest, Associate Professor in Chemistry 
• A joint internship example by  Frank Singhoff , University of Brest, Professor of Computer Sciences
• A joint master thesis supervision: feedback from Prof. Dr.  Ralf Krestel , Professor in Computer Sciences and Dennis Davari, Master Student at Christian Albrechts Universität zu Kiel, 
• Questions & Answers

More than 100 opportunities currently available for the academic year 2024-2025 within SEA-EU.

Join the sea-eu research teams, are you searching for an opportunity in a research lab/team for your internship, are you interested in one of the topics proposed below.

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Attending university can stimulate interests and is crucial for developing a deeper understanding of subjects. However, with a myriad of options, it can be difficult to select which program is the right fit for you. Applicants interested in Masters programs often have an opportunity to choose among tracks, including coursework, research training or a combination of both. Other important factors to consider when applying include language requirements, entrance tests, pre-admission interviews, selecting a host laboratory, funding opportunities and adhering to all deadlines in the graduate application process. In a Master’s degree program, you obtain more research experience, which can subsequently lead to better PhD opportunities. Furthermore, applicants have the opportunity to explore interdisciplinary coursework or, if necessary, switch major fields of study.

This article will provide information on how to select graduate programs based on learning methods, eligibility criteria, funding sources, and the opportunities available outside of the USA. This guide was written for Masters programs, but some points will also apply to PhD programs outside the USA as well. Following are the three primary bases for selecting a graduate program.

1. Mode of Learning & Duration

Applicants will encounter many abbreviations such as MSc, MRes, and MPhil (or MRes, especially in the UK) while looking for postgraduate courses outside of the USA. These three commonly used titles for Masters programs are categorised based on the mode of learning, which is not exclusively defined. While Masters of Science (MSc) is a coursework-focused program, Masters by Research (MRes) and Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) are more research-oriented ( Figure 1 ).

Generally, MSc programs offer an option to finish the program in one year or to include a thesis project, making it a total of two years. MRes programs may consist of compulsory coursework for the first year and continued research for 1 – 2 years after (similar to a MSc including the thesis). Many universities offer MSc programs structured similarly to MRes programs ( e.g. University of Geneva, McGill University). MPhil programs are analogous to PhD programs, except they are shorter in duration and the research project is comparatively concise. Some universities provide options for accelerating the MSc with a thesis and MRes or MPhil programs into a PhD, based upon the student’s choice.

Applicants that may later be interested in applying to PhD programs should consider the length of the Masters programs they are applying to because some PhD eligibility criteria may specify preference for a given Masters program duration. This often applies to international students. For example, c heck out the international degree equivalencies for University of Toronto .

Figure 1. Difference in title and duration of various Masters program in Europe.

2. Eligibility criteria

Applicants must carefully assess the program’s eligibility requirements for universities outside of the USA. Two important eligibility conditions are language and academic requirements, which you should consider before applying to a masters program.

If the university offers international admission, they usually require English as one of the languages of instruction. But specific courses within the program may be taught in the host country’s language, so it is important to check the course language instructions within a program thoroughly.

Universities specify some courses as compulsory for the applicants during their Bachelor’s program. In contrast, other courses may be recommended for a student to prove their proficiency in the chosen subject for the master’s program. For example, see UBC’s Biochemistry and Molecular Biology masters program requirements .

Some universities ask applicants to undergo a qualifying exam or an interview. See the Molecular and Cellular Biology master’s program entrance test at LMU Munich . Also of note, some schools like Berlin School of Mind and Brain may have dropped test requirements due to COVID-19. In such cases, make sure to allow sufficient time for exam preparation in addition to working on the application.

If applicants are interested in integrated PhD programs (5-year course, Masters and PhD degrees awarded), then research proposals are expected requirements for the application.

One of the most crucial and commonly observed eligibility criteria is based on the duration of the Bachelor’s degree. Some universities prefer four years of Bachelor’s degree, while others don’t have a preference. It is important for applicants to carefully check their eligibility based on this criteria.

3. Funding opportunities

Financing a Masters program can be a challenging task. Applicants should be aware of the possibility of receiving either partial or full funding throughout the program’s duration. Three different types of funding may be available depending on the university, the country of the university, and the applicant’s nationality. Below are further details on these three categories.

3.1. University-specific funding

There are three ways in which funding is available for Master’s students from their university, including directly through the host lab/university, university-based scholarships, and graduate teaching (GTA) or research assistantships (GRA). Applicants are more likely to encounter the host lab/university, GTAs and GRAs based funding in research or thesis-based Masters programs. In contrast, merit-based scholarships are mostly awarded in (but not restricted to) coursework-based programs.

Host lab/University “Acceptance into the Program is dependent upon a prospective student receiving written agreement from a faculty member that he/she will be their research supervisor.” This a sample statement from the University of British Columbia’s Cell and Developmental Biology Masters program. A funded Masters program is where a host lab or university offers you a fixed stipend/year (the amount highly varies among universities). For instance, the funding at UBC’s Cell and Developmental Biology program covers the entire expense, including tuition fees and costs of living, whereas funding in the Biochemistry Masters program at McGill University only partially covers the expenses for international students.

Excellence/Merit-Based Scholarship There are various universities in the UK, Germany, France, Switzerland and more that provide excellence/merit-based scholarships to selected students based on undergraduate performance, relevant research experience, letter of motivation, letters of recommendation, GRE/TOEFL scores, and other relevant information (see the University of Geneva and the University of Paris-Saclay ). Such funding may or may not cover all expenses for the entire Master’s program.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs) and Research Assistantships (GRAs) Masters programs may have options for teaching assistantships available for graduate students upon admission. Teaching assistantships may be full- or part-time, varying in the number of hours of work per week. Responsibilities include preparation, lecturing, and laboratory instruction to assist supervisors/professors. Many professors offer Research Assistantships from their research grants to support admitted Masters students with similar research interests. Responsibilities in this position often overlap with the Master student’s thesis/research project work. The stipend/work-per-hour rate for such assistantships are often fixed for a university or within a country and may depend on the field of study and the type of research grant. Such assistantship opportunities are not usually offered with admission. Therefore, it is recommended to search in advance for these opportunities before starting the program in order to secure funding.

3.2. Host country-specific scholarship

Scholarships are also provided by the government/embassy of the country to applicants of all nationalities based on their selection criteria. There are certain foundations and organizations associated with different universities within a country (see ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships: Asia-Pacific , SCS Foundation , Rhodes Trust , Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships ) or multiple countries (see DAAD , Erasmus ). Such scholarship’s amounts are varied in nature; some may aid solely in tuition fees or living expenses, while others may cover the entire cost of a masters program.

3.3. Nationality-specific funding

As an Indian applicant, I came across multiple scholarships offered by the Indian government for studies abroad. Many of these awards are specific to a country ( Charpak Master’s Program ), area of study, type of Masters program, or underrepresented communities ( NOS , Lady Meherbai D Tata Education Trust scholarship ). Applicants should thoroughly explore the eligibility criteria for scholarships offered by their government or other administration, such as the Department of Education/Overseas Studies. Applicants should also make sure they are searching ahead of time for these opportunities because in some cases they may not have the same deadline as the Master’s application. Comparing the monthly scholarship amount with monthly student expenses in a given country is always beneficial.

Científico Latino’s fellowship database has some nationality-specific fellowships, but students are encouraged to consider the following resources to find nationality-specific fellowships.

Visit the international student section on the prospective university website. You can either directly find the guide to nationality specific scholarships or find home-host country tie ups/alliance (home country is where you are coming from and host country is where you are applying for graduate studies).

Check out the host country’s embassy website.

Look up the Department of Education/Overseas Studies website associated with your country. It may provide scholarship information for underrepresented communities (Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Class as per Indian category system) existing in the country.

Check with the student center of your current affiliated university.

Contact a potential/prospective supervisor who has worked with international students. This can also be useful in terms of nationality specific scholarships. Don’t hesitate to ask them.

4. Things to consider during the application process

While selecting universities based on the learning mode, eligibility criteria and funding opportunities, be sure to note deadlines for all the selected university programs. We recommend using a spreadsheet or similar method to keep requirements and deadlines organized. Unlike most US universities, where the deadline is often between the 1st to 15th of December, there are a wide range of deadlines for universities outside of the USA. Some deadlines as early as December and some as late as June. Most of the deadlines specifically provide cutoff times with the date, so be careful about the time differences and contact the prospective student administration if necessary.

Another important point is to contact a potential host supervisor in the department where you are applying for Masters studies. On the website for a program, it will be mentioned whether it is necessary (such as a letter of acceptance from the research director needed in the University of Montreal ) or recommended ( UBC’s master’s program encourages contacting supervisor) to find a potential supervisor before or post-admission (for thesis/research masters). However, it is highly suggested to reach out to supervisors even before applying to their affiliated programs. As an international student, not only will you get additional guidance during the application process from your research supervisor, but making such contact will also allow you to explore possible funding opportunities beforehand.

Based on the regulations of student visas for certain countries, incoming international students may not be allowed to start working (on- or off-campus jobs) until after six months of arrival (this period may vary) at the university. Applicants should keep this in mind before considering job opportunities as a source of funding during a Masters program.

Finally, just believe in yourself and enjoy the journey of your application process!

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MA in European & Mediterranean Studies

Introduction.

The Master of Arts program in European and Mediterranean studies is an inter-disciplinary program in the social sciences and humanities designed to prepare students for professions requiring an advanced understanding of Europe and/or Europe's relation with the wider Mediterranean region. The program draws upon the established resources of existing country programs in French studies, Italian studies, and Hellenic studies, as well as the disciplinary programs, and also offers courses of its own. 

The degree may be completed in 12 months - that is, fall semester, spring semester, and summer semester (summer session I & II).  Students are encouraged to undertake research or an internship in Europe, and may also use one of NYU's study-abroad sites in Europe as a base for their research. 

An overview of the Masters of Arts in European and Mediterranean Studies is provided in the NYU Graduate School of Arts and Science Bulletin , which may be found here .

Apply now through NYU's Graduate School of Arts and Science Resource Center . 

Program Requirements and Coursework

To graduate from the CEMS Master’s Program in European and Mediterranean Studies, students must:

• Complete a total of 32 credits, with 12 required credits, and 20 elective credits. 
• Complete a master's thesis project and oral defense.

CEMS also recommends, but does not require, proficiency in a European language other than English at the advanced level for the purposes of the thesis project.

Required Courses (12 credits/points total) Students must pass all required courses with a C- or better.

What is Europe? (EURO-GA 2301) Fall Semester, 4 points This course is a comprehensive introduction to foundational ideas of European Studies, with an emphasis on providing a broad overview of current political, economic, social and cultural issues in Europe. The course is also envisioned as an aide to students in exploring potential ideas for their Master’s theses, with the goal of each student having an established thesis topic by the end of the course.

Graduate Research Seminar (EURO-GA 3000) Spring Semester, 4 points This course is designed to help students make significant progress towards their final M.A. thesis. It will explore a wide range of methodological and theoretical approaches to topics in European and Mediterranean Studies for students to consider as they decide how to structure, research and write their thesis. Each session will be divided into two parts. The first part will consist of a discussion of assigned scholarly articles and book chapters. Students will be expected to make comments about the strengths and weaknesses of each assigned reading as they assess how effectively the authors use sources to make specific arguments. The presentations and activities will help students refine their topics, frame a set of relevant research questions, and determine the most suitable approach for answering these questions with compelling arguments. They will also allow each student to become more effective (and comfortable) at speaking about their projects’ contributions to the scholarly literature on the subject, while also preparing students to explain their works’ significance to people with no background in European and Mediterranean Studies and academia more broadly. Students should be prepared to provide and receive constructive criticism about their writing style, the methodology they have chosen, and their strategies for completing a thesis-length project. Students are to undertake a number of relatively small projects throughout the course. These projects will serve as building blocks that will contribute to a final research project. They are intended to help students think through the different steps of researching and writing their thesis, and to make progress towards completing it. Students will make their final presentations during a simulation of an academic conference, where they will present their work, receive comments from a discussant and answer questions from the audience.

Independent Study: MA Thesis (EURO-GA 3900) Students must register for the EURO-GA 3900 course over the summer, as this is an indicator that they are completing their thesis research. Students may travel abroad to complete their research. Students generally submit the first draft of their theses in the last week of July, and a final draft of their theses in the last week of August. Defenses generally take place the first or second week of September.  

Elective Requirements (20 Credits/Points) Electives can be taken at various department across NYU—as long as the course has a significant focus on Europe (more than 50% of class time), it will be counted as fulfilling the program requirements. If you are unsure if the course is eligible to satisfy the elective requirement, please e-mail the syllabus to CEMS ( [email protected] ). 

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Guidebook: ma in european and mediterranean studies.

This Guide provides a detailed explanation of requirements and procedures to assist master’s students in European and Mediterranean Studies to navigate the program successfully. 

Master in Global Energy Transition and Governance

Teaching Language: English Study Destinations:  Nice, Berlin, Nice Duration: A one-year programme + optional professional internship (max. 3 months to be completed by 30 September) Start Date: October End Date: June Credits: 60 ECTS + 30 ECTS (optional internship + report)

The one-year Master programme (three terms) welcomes participants from all five continents and takes place in two study locations:  Nice and Berlin . The programme includes a study trip to Brussels as well as several field trips to relevant energy sites in France and Germany. October to December: Nice The programme starts off in Nice in October. Classes on the basics of all modules.

The first term in Nice encompasses classes on the basics of the four energy modules (International Energy Governance and Conflicts, Economic Energy Governance and Markets, Clean Energy Transitions in the EU, and Cities and Citizens in the Energy Transition Processes). During this first term, the students choose their Master thesis topic. They will also be offered courses on research methodology and oral communication methodology.

January to March: Berlin For their second term students move on to Berlin.  From here they will travel to Brussels, for a study trip to relevant European institutions and professional organisations. During this term, they will also participate in various field trips.

In Berlin, teaching continues in the form of workshops. Experts and practitioners are invited to hold lectures. To better understand the local energy challenges in the framework of the German Energy Transition, different field trips are organised in co-operation with local institutions and companies. In Berlin, students will profit from a first round of professional coaching sessions. They are also introduced to negotiation techniques and smart decision-making thanks to specific courses consecrated to these aspects of professional skills. During this term, students receive a thorough introduction to the module on project cycle management. A special highlight of this second term is the one-week study trip to the European institutions in Brussels.

April to June: Nice In April students return to Nice.  Finalising research work, defence of the thesis, final oral exams, graduation ceremony.

This third and last term aims at concluding all modules. Students deliver the last papers and prepare their last oral presentations in each module. Support for the writing of the Master thesis is provided in the form of individual and/or collective discussions. During this term, a simulation game enables the participants to test their negotiation skills. Meetings with energy professionals from the Nice region and the last field trips are organised to conclude the year. A final coaching session is organised to prepare the students for their professional future asPolicy officers in energy transition. The Master thesis is delivered in mid-June and defended at the end of June.  With their graduation on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, students become part of CIFE’s worldwide Alumni network.

From July : Optional internship (max 3 months) to be completed by 30 September of the current year + internship report.

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Our programmes are designed to offer a teaching method which is academic and at the same time directed towards the professional world. We aim to give students the ability to enter into dialogue with decision-makers from both the economic and the political world, stakeholders, diplomats as well as officials from international and European organisations. This broad outlook is made possible by the wide variety of our lecturers, the visits organised to different European countries and our relationship with our carefully selected international partners. Our in-house panel of experts contributes to the rich content of the modules.

The international composition of our groups enables our students to gain maximum advantage from participating each year in various role games to enhance their understanding of problems of collective action and the art of negotiation in different environments such as the EU, the UN and federal states. Research for the thesis at the end of the programme will enable students to delve into a specific subject in more detail and acquire important skills for the job market. In our documentation centre , reviews, books and a great number of electronic resources are at the students’ disposal. Our lectures are accompanied by an online learning management system, facilitating communication between students, lecturers and staff.

CIFE is a private, non-profit European institute of higher education. We belong to the six designated institutions receiving special funding by the European Union in the framework of the Jean Monnet programme . Thanks to this grant by the European Union, each CIFE student benefits from significantly reduced study fees. Those fees not only cover tuition and mentoring , but also the accommodation during the trimester in Berlin, travel costs from/to Nice and Berlin as well as the  study trip to Brussels and field trips. The overall tuition fee of the "Master in Global Energy Transition and Governance" amounts to 8,900 €. More information  

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Master in European Studies

Your gateway to europe's administrations, important change.

The Master in European Studies will no longer be offered at IGC. From now on, the program will be offered by the Faculty of International Business at Hochschule Bremen. It is expected to restart in the summer semester 2025. Check the  Faculty website  for more information and application. Please note that it is no longer possible to apply through IGC.

In case of any questions please contact Program Director Prof. Dr. Christiane Trüe: [email protected] or use the contact form .

Your Master European Studies

Intensive preparation for your career in or connected with the eu with the master in european studies.

The Master's Program European Studies at the International Graduate Center is a practice-oriented postgraduate course. You will take modules in public and private management, law, economics, management and politics – always with a view to the European Union. After the introductory weeks at the IGC we offer the Intensive Seminar in Brussels where you will obtain an inside glance of the EU institutions and of interacting public and private enterprises and organizations. This study visit is organized collectively with our partner institutions from Riga and Western Switzerland in the 3D Network.

To help you prepare for your career in an EU institution, diplomatic career, a career in government or administration in one of the member states, partner states or in undertakings in the EU or dealing with partners in the EU, or an academic career, you will study core modules on the EU institutions, EU Business law, Economic integration, EU funding, Public and Private Management, and the EU as a Global Player, as well as have the opportunity to participate in a development program or take a unit in intercultural management, group processes or personal skills training. The career opportunities of graduates of the Master’s Degree in European Studies range from positions at EU institutions, executive positions in the private and public sectors to lobby activities and political posts.

Perspectives

Plan to work for the EU? The master European Studies offer many job opportunities in the EU in the coming years. The average age of EU civil servants in the EU institutions is about 57 years. So: The EU needs you, the young generation of EU citizens! We prepare you.

Your Master in European Studies prepares you for positions in EU Institutions, International Organizations/NGOs, the Civil service and Foreign Service as well as for consulting activities or an academic career.

International graduates can prepare their next career step thanks to Germany's Job-Seeking Visa.

• International Student Assistance (ISA)
• English Master-Programm
• Close contact with EU representatives
• Intensive seminar in Brussels
• "Meet the Europeans" program
• International network
• Free German language course (optional)

We are here for you!

Program Director Prof. Dr. Christiane Trüe T: +49 421 5905-4762 E: [email protected]

Course of studies

This master program consists of seven taught modules, 5 taught modules in the winter semester and 2 taught modules in the summer semester, plus Master Thesis in the summer semester.

Institutions, Policy-Making and Regions in the EU

European Integration and Multi-Level Governance

Challenges of EU Integration

You will learn about the EU institutions, policy making in EU and the role of the regions. You will understand the integration process, speak about power and democracy in the political system of the EU and discuss the diverse crises of the EU. 

EU Business Law

• EU Business Law I
• Intellectual Property Law
• Non Discrimination in EU Labour Law
• European Environmental Law

You will acquire an understanding of the contents and structure of the "aquis communautaire." You shall be enabled to work with EU law, using the principles and the basic techniques developed by the European Court of Justice in order to solve typical law cases in the field of EU business and administrative law. 

European Economic Integration

• European Economic Integration I
• Competition Policy in the EU
• Transition Economies
• Current Economic Affairs in the EU

You will learn some basic facts and the essence of the economic integration theory and practice and understand the relevance of competition law and competition policy for the functioning of the single european market. You will also learn about the role of industrial, trade and environmental policy and understand the challenges for the transition of centrally planned economies to free markets and the developments in international trade.

• Management of Funds
• Regional Economics and Structural Funds in the EU

In this seminar we will give an overview of EU funding programs, providing an introduction to regional economics and an overview of EU structural funds and their use. We will let you gain practical insight in European procedures as well as letting you being part of the Europe Week Bremen.

European Public and Private Management I

• Communication in practice
• International project management

We will introduce you to the dynamics of the EU in Brussels, the concepts of intercultural management and international team building, as well as various aspects of German life, the German economy and its history. In addition, this seminar will explain public communication / PR and communication policy within the EU as well as the basics of project management.

The EU as a Global Player

• External Relations, Trade and Development Policy
• EU-US Relations
• EU-Asia Relations

You will gain an overview of external relations, trade and development policy which will discuss the role of the EU in global affairs. You will also analyse its potential to use this role.

European Public and Private Management II

• Expanding Your Business Across Borders
• Marketing in the EU
• Strategic Management in the EU
• Human Resource Management
• Starting Your Own Business
• Career Planning

Master Thesis

At the end of the Master seminar you will be aware of topical issues and developments in current EU policy making which will help you to choose a suitable and manageable Master thesis topic. You should be able to plan and write a thesis, be aware of academic writing standards including non-plagiarism rules, and be able to do independent research. Emphasis is put on the value of original, critical thinking and individual and independent research. In the master thesis you will have to deal intensively with a research project or case study and put it in writing in the form of a scientific paper. You can attend an optional 22-week internship (also in combination with the master thesis) after completion of module 1-7. With a professionally relevant internship and a written scientific internship report (15-20 pages), you can obtain 30 ECTS credits.

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Professor dr. christiane trüe, ll.m., program director.

Prof. Dr. Christiane Trüe LL.M. (East Anglia) is Professor for Public Law, in particular constitutional and administrative law, including European Union law, at the University of Applied Sciences in Bremen. She is Program Director of the Master in European Studies program since 2016. She has published monographs and articles in the areas of her denomination, as well as in international, EU, German and Chinese environmental and energy law. Her professional experience includes the civil service of one of the federal states in Germany as well as practising as an advocate in international law firms, her academic experience scholarly work at the Universities of Marburg and Göttingen in Germany and work as a German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) lecturer at an English University (East Anglia).

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"Since 1999, the Master in European Studies Program has been preparing students for leadership roles in the private and public sector. Small intercultural groups allow individual treatment and close contacts to our international lecturers and staff. Join our international student body and benefit from our long experience."

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