Contemporary European Studies ('Euromasters' and 'Euromasters with Trans-Atlantic Track')
Freie Universität BerlinProgram Overview
The Contemporary European Studies ('Euromasters' and 'Euromasters with Trans-Atlantic Track') at Freie Universität Berlin 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 Studies ('Euromasters' and 'Euromasters with Trans-Atlantic Track') programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany 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: EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Berlin, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Contemporary European Studies ('Euromasters' and 'Euromasters with Trans-Atlantic Track') 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
- European Union Politics & Policy-making
- Scopes & Methods of Politics & International Relations
- Masters Dissertation
- Britain and Europe
- Memory Culture Memory Politics
- Organised Crime in Europe: Threats and Challenges
- Comparative European Politics
- Russian Politics in Comparative Perspective
- Cultures of Globalisation
- International Relations Theories
- International Security; Theories and Concepts
- Foreign Policy Analysis
- Governance, Security and Development in East and South East Asia
- International Security; the Contemporary Agenda
- International Organisations in World Politics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).
Typically a 1st or 2:1 Honours degree (or its international equivalent) in an appropriate subject such as european studies, international relations, modern languages, politics, history, economics or sociology.
A strong personal statement (typically 500-1,000 words) that provides evidence of:
- how your academic, professional and personal experiences equip you to meet the demands of the course
- your reasons for wanting to study on the course at University of Bath
- how your studies may fit with their subsequent professional/academic intentions
Two references are required. At least one of these must be an academic reference.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Freie Universit\xc3\xa4t Berlin 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 Freie Universität Berlin
Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin, Germany
public research university in Berlin, Germany
University Profile- Application Deadline Aug, 2026
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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