Program Overview
The European Studies at Aalborg University is a Master 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 Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China 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 5,957 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Aalborg, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European Studies 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
- [\'The First Semester (September 1st until mid January) consists of course work and project work in the areas of comparative regional integration, the external role of the EU and of International Relations. (For a detailed description, click here.)\', \'The Second Semester (February 1st until mid-June) involves course work and project work mainly in the area of EU policies, EU institutions and EU law and European Political Economy. Also a Simulation Game is part of the semester\', \'The Third Semester (September to late January) involves an internship in an EU, national or non-governmental agency within Europe, or a study period at a foreign university. (Read more here)\', "During the Fourth Semester (February to late June), students write their Master\'s Thesis. The Thesis is an independent research work of about 80-100 pages with an in-depth study of a problem-area within the field of European Studies. The writing of a Master\\x92s Thesis is credited with 30 ECTS."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Although International Relations, European Studies is an interdisciplinary study, a social science background is essential. A Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in social sciences such as Economics, International Relations, Political Science, History, Human Geography, Law or Anthropology qualifies for application. Certain humanistic Bachelor\xc2\x92s degrees such as Languages and International Studies and International Business Communication equally qualify for application.
Restricted admission to the master\'s degree programme in european studiesAs of 2016, admission will be restricted to the Master\'s degree programme in European Studies. The number of student places will be:
- 34 student places at European Studies (Aalborg)
- 1 student place at European Studies with specialisation in China and International Relations (Aalborg and Beijing).
If you want to apply for the Master\'s degree programme in European Studies with specialisation in either Arctic Studies, Latin American Studies, Global Gender Studies or Chinese Area Studies, you must apply for hte Mater\'s degree programme in European Studies (Aalborg).
Assessment and prioritisation of the qualified applicants will take place on the basis of the following selection criterion:- The grade point average for ECTS credits obtained during the qualifying Bachelor\'s degree at the time of application.
Applicants who already have a Master\'s degree will normally only be admitted to a new Master\'s degree programme with restricted admission if vacant student places are available. In case of exceptional circumstances, you can apply for an exemption. Together with your application for admission, please enclose documentation for the exceptional circumstances in question.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 5,957 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 5,957 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aalborg 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 Aalborg University
Aalborg University
Aalborg, Denmark
Aalborg University (AAU) is a major public research university in Denmark known for its innovative teaching approach, strong engineering education, and international environment. Offers a wide...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months