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Master programme: European Affairs

Master of Science Programme in European Affairs, 120 credits (SAMEA). Second cycle degree programme requiring previous university study.

The general aim of the Master of Science Programme in European Affairs is to provide the student with a broad, but advanced understanding of political aspects of European Affairs. The programme conveys a number of theoretical perspectives on and approaches to the European Union and European political issues.

Studies carried out within the programme prepare the student both for a professional career as administrators or decision-makers in the public and private sectors at the local, regional, national or international levels, as well as for further academic studies at the doctoral level.

See the programme’s syllabus (pdf, new window)

Programme Structure

First semester

The first semester begins with a course that introduces the students to the institutions and policy processes of the EU. This is followed by a course on political science methodology that provides the students with skills required for doing independent research.

European Governance (15 credits) (STVP30)
Political Science Methodology (15 credits) (STVN14)

Second semester

The second semester consists of a course on EU law that covers the relationship between national and EU legislation, and the legal aspects of the internal market. This is followed by a course on the external relations of the EU and its role in global affairs.

EU Law (15 credits, STVP34):

Syllabus STVP34 (pdf, new window)
Literature STVP34 (pdf, new window)

Europe in Global Affairs (15 credits, STVP37):

Syllabus STVP37 (pdf, new window)
Literature STVP37 (pdf, new window)

Third semester

The third semester consists of optional courses. The students can then choose to do an internship at a relevant workplace that is chosen together with the programme coordinator. They can also choose to follow regular master’s courses at The Department of Political Science or some other department or university.

Internship (30 credits, STVL04) or optional courses (30 credits):

Syllabus (internship) STVL04 (pdf, new window)

Fourth semester

During the fourth and last semester students complete the programme with a written thesis, which provides the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of theories, methods and argumentation in the field of European Affairs.

Master’s Thesis (30 credits, STVM23):

Syllabus STVM23 (pdf, new window)

More information

Read more about the programme on lunduniversity.lu.se

Programme Contact

Study advisors:

  • Lidija Lindoff
  • Mats Janér
  • Daniel Alfons

E-mail: studievagledare [at] svet [dot] lu [dot] se

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