Program Overview
The European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives at University of Leuven is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 3,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Antwerpen, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives 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
- Module 1: European History, Diversity, and Culture focuses on how transnational movements and institutions function in a continent characterised by deep historical diversities.
- 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.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements
The MA in European Studies programme admits holders of the following university degrees:
\xc2\x95 a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in political and social sciences, history, arts, law, economics,anthropology, communication studies, theology and religious studies, educational sciences, philosophy, European studies;
\xc2\x95 any master\xc2\x92s degree in the humanities;
\xc2\x95 a master\xc2\x92s degree in other disciplines if you have professional experience in the field of study of European Studies.
Our MA in European Studies is a demanding and specialised interdisciplinary programme.
We strongly advise you to apply only if you graduated cum laude (i.e. with honours, distinction) in your previous studies. Unless you are a native speaker, you have to provide evidence of your English proficiency.English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 890 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Leuven 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 Leuven
University of Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-26
- Language English
- Duration 12 months