Program Overview
The European Studies - European Policy at University of Amsterdam 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 - European Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands 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 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European Studies - European Policy 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
- [\'Perspectives on European Integration\', \'European Geopolitics\', \'The State of the European Economy\', \'The Power of Law: Legal Integration in the European Union\', \'Country Profiling\', \'European Policy Thesis and Internship workgroup\', "Master\'s Thesis in European Studies", \'Strategic Reading and Writing & Country Profiling\', \'2European Policy Internship\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The Master\xc2\x92s programme European Studies:\xc2\xa0European Policy is open for application to students with a Bachelor\xc2\x92s diploma from the UvA, or a recognised equivalent from another accredited university, in:
- European Studies
The programme is also open for enrolment to students with a related (university) Bachelor\xc2\x92s diploma in the:
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Economics
- Law
In these cases students should have demonstrable knowledge of European integration or International Relations, in specific the institutional dimensions and policy making. This requirement is met with the UvA minor programmes European Economics and European Law or with at least 30 ECTS in European integration or International Relations.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
University of Amsterdam is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months