Program Overview
The European Governance at Masaryk University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the European Governance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Czech Republic and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 15,167 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Brno, Utrecht, Czech Republic
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European Governance programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Governance and Multi Level Politics
- European Law and Human Rights (incl. a contribution from the Utrecht School of Law)
- EU in European Politics since 1989
- International and Transnational Organizations and European Politics
- Making of Europe
- The European dimension of local policymaking
- U.S. Energy Policy: Development and Challenges
- Energy in International Law
- Political Issues and Social Policy in the European Union
- Israel and the EU
- Europe in Global Economy (incl. a joint seminar with the Utrecht School of Economics)
- Transformation of Central and Eastern Europe
- Comparative politics of EU Countries
- Energy Security of the EU
- Europe and Global Politics
- EU Foreign Policy: Eastern Dimension
- Energy Law
- Economic, Political and Social Identity in the European Union
- European refugee crisis
- Energy Security of Visegrad Countries
- Introduction to research design and analysis
- Labour Markets and Welfare States in Europe
- Regulating Markets
- Designing Institutions in a Multi-level Context
- Enforcement and the Rule of Law in Europe
- A research internship within an organization dealing with European Governance issues or working within an EU context
- Thesis and public defense
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We welcome applications to the Double-Degree Master programme in European Governance from candidates with a BSc. or BA in disciplines such as social studies, law, economics, governance and organizational science, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, political science, international relations or European studies. A visible previous interest in European issues is expected.
The minimum conditions of entry are to hold a Dutch or Czech Bachelor\'s degree in these fields, or an international equivalent thereof.
For applicants a minimum score is required in one of the following tests of English-language proficiency;
- International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) - Academic test: A minimum score of 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (including writing) is required.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL 100 or above on the internet-based test is required.
- Cambridge EFL examinations: applicants with the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English must have obtained at least a B grade. Applicants with the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English must have obtained at least a C grade.
Students are considered to be proficient in English and do not need to provide an English language test score if they are from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, USA or South Africa, and the language in which they gained all their qualifications was English.
The students must have passed the exams of all courses of first year in order to continue with the second year.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,167 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,167 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Masaryk University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Masaryk University
Masaryk University
Brno, Czechia
Masaryk University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months