Master of European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives (Leuven)

Master of European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives (Leuven)

The interdisciplinary and international Master of Arts in European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives (MAES) introduces students to the study of Europe as a continent of strong interactions across national boundaries and of constant exchange with the outside world.

What is the Master of European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives all about?

This interdisciplinary programme engages students to study Europe both as a transnational community and as an actor in a globalised world. The programme offers insights and knowledge about the nature and functioning of Europe both in current world affairs and in a historical perspective. Interaction with staff members from various disciplines and faculties (Social Sciences, Arts, Law, Economics, and Theology) exposes students to a wide range of theoretical approaches and allows them to acquire the necessary methodological skills. The programme strongly emphasises  the need to engage in a critical debate about the challenges that confront Europe with respect to its internal, diversified identities and ites interaction with other actors in the world.

Programme

The programme consists of five interdisciplinary modules. You choose four courses from one particular module.
 

• Module 1: European History, Diversity, and Culture focuses on historical diversities and transnational movements and institutions in Europe.
• Module 2: EU External Relations analyses the external policies and relations of the European Union within the context of globalisation and new forms of global governance.
• Module 3: Globalising Europe investigates different dimensions of globalisation and their relevance for contemporary European society, politics, and culture.
• Module 4: Europe - Asia: Interactions and Comparisons offers students the possibility to complement their European perspective with knowledge of developments in contemporary Asia.
• Module 5: Europe, Russia and European Neighbourhoods unveils connectivities and dynamics in the history and current affairs of wider Europe and its relations with Russia.

In addition, you can select two courses from a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary list of electives. Finally, all students take the course 'Transnational and Global Perspectives on Europe' and write a master's thesis.

More information on the programme page