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Contemporary European Studies ('Euromasters' and 'Euromasters with Trans-Atlantic Track')

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Tuition GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline 31 July 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Bath, United Kingdom
Language English, French, German

Program Overview

The Contemporary European Studies ('Euromasters' and 'Euromasters with Trans-Atlantic Track') at University of Bath is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, French, German 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 United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English, French, German
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 7,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Bath, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Contemporary European Studies ('Euromasters' and 'Euromasters with Trans-Atlantic Track') programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. International relations theories
  2. Comparative European Politics
  3. Scopes & methods of politics & international relations
  4. Masters dissertation
  5. European union politics and policy making
  6. International security; theories and concepts
  7. Memory culture \x96 memory politics
  8. Foreign policy analysis
  9. Governance, security and development in East and South East Asia
  10. Organised crime in Europe: threats and challenges
  11. International security; the contemporary agenda
  12. Britain and Europe
  13. International organisations in world politics
  14. International relations in South and Central Asia
  15. Economic foreign policy and the international trade regime
  16. Theories of conflict and conflict resolution

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

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).

Academic requirements
  • 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.Location & Language of instructionYou 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 Language requirementsCertificates 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
You may be eligible for a combined offer to include both pre-sessional English 5 (PS5) and the Master\'s degree programme. The advantage of this offer is that overseas students can apply for a Visa for the full duration of the programme rather than re-applying for a Visa at the end of the pre-sessional course.ReferencesTwo 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

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.

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 31 July 2026
  • Start Date September 2026
  • Language English, French, German
  • Duration 24 months
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