Structure and Content
Study options
By choosing their study option, students focus either on economics or cultural studies:
- European Social and Economic Policy Analysis
- European Social and Cultural Policy Analysis
Applicants decide on one of the two options BEFORE starting their studies and apply accordingly.
Structure and Content |
1st Semester - Disciplinary tools of the tradeThematic introductory modules, scientific-methodical basic modules |
2nd Semester - Fundamentals and Application of European Policy AnalysisCore modules on disciplinary policy analysis, deepening knowledge through elective modules |
3rd Semester - Transfer of academic approaches into practice and beyond EuropeTransfer module with practitioners of EU policy-making, extension to global issues through elective modules |
4th semester - Independent, interdisciplinary implementation and competence practiceApplication module in team project (incl. student conference), Master's thesis |
Study objectives
Graduates are able to scientifically analyse, evaluate and critically question the policy-making process of the European Union from a political, sociological and economic/cultural and communicative perspective. Personal competences such as communication and interdisciplinary reflection and cooperation skills are trained through various teaching formats and applied in a group project. Graduates bring a broad spectrum of knowledge, high adaptability and a solution-oriented approach to the labour market.
Career
On the one hand, the degree programme qualifies students scientifically for further academic training (doctorate) and, on the other hand, for the labour market.
Graduates can work in:
- Public administrations (e.g., European ministries, agencies, EU institutions, government agencies, international organisations)
- Private national and international companies (e.g., in lobbying, consulting)
- Associations and interest groups (e.g., EU-wide or global NGOs, foundations, trade unions, umbrella organisations)
- Cultural institutions (e.g., in EU-wide acquisition or implementation of projects)
- Media
