Program Overview
The Contemporary European Politics at University of Bath is a MA 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 Contemporary European Politics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bath, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Contemporary European Politics 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
- International relations theories
- Comparative European Politics
- Scopes & methods of politics & international relations
- Masters dissertation
- European union politics and policy making
- International security; theories and concepts
- Memory culture \x96 memory politics
- Foreign policy analysis
- Governance, security and development in East and South East Asia
- Organised crime in Europe: threats and challenges
- International security; the contemporary agenda
- Britain and Europe
- International organisations in world politics
- International relations in South and Central Asia
- Economic foreign policy and the international trade regime
- Theories of conflict and conflict resolution
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
First or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject (European studies, politics, history, economics or sociology), from a recognised university.
Fluency or near-fluency in English.
The Transatlantic Track programme has limited places, and is therefore quite competitive. You will need to demonstrate in your application why you believe you are suitable for the programme.
As places are limited, we do consider the Transatlantic Track applications on a first-come-first-served basis (unlike the main programme), so early application is advised.
English Language requirements
Certificates must be dated to within two years of the start of the programme of study.
IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each of the four components)
PTE Academic of 62 with no less than 59 in any component
Location & Language of instruction
You must demonstrate clear evidence of an ability to work academically at the appropriate level in the language of instruction at your chosen Specialist Module sites.
Language of instruction at the Consortium sites are as follows:
English
University of Bath
Univerzita Karlova v Praze
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Universit\xc3\xa0 degli Studi di Siena
University of Washington (Seattle)
German
Freie Universit\xc3\xa4t Berlin & Humboldt Universit\xc3\xa4t zu Berlin - German
French
Sciences Po, Paris - French
As students are able to determine their programme of study, choosing sites where all the teaching and assessment is in English, we welcome applications from students who do not have German or French competency.
The Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies in considering applications, will take the following into account:
Extended and responsible experience in a relevant field, such as commerce, industry, teaching, or in a government establishment.
Authorship of papers or other work of an acceptable academic standard, e.g. published translation.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bath 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 University of Bath
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Bath, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 31 July 2026
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months