Master à 90 ECTS

The 90 ECTS Master's degree in European Studies is equivalent to the advanced studies program. It consists of four core modules (15 ECTS) and the Master's thesis, including the written work and oral defence (30 ECTS).

It provides in-depth knowledge of the process of European integration after the end of the Second World War. As a course of study attached to the Faculty of Arts and Humanities but offering transdisciplinary and interfaculty content, the programme emphasises political science while integrating the perspectives of other social sciences (law, economics, sociology) and humanities (contemporary history, anthropology, literary sciences). It provides basic knowledge of the European Union's legal and economic system, as well as general knowledge of Europe as an interdependent political and cultural area. It also provides solid training in social science research methods.

For more detailed information, please consult the corresponding study plan.

Study plans

 

  • Content
    • Module 1: Introduction to European Integration
      This module provides fundamental knowledge of the core disciplines that make up European Studies. It includes courses in European Studies, European law, and political economy.
    • Module 2: Europe as a political space
      This module focuses on the social sciences, particularly political science, and includes courses in sociology, Eastern European studies, and European studies.
    • Module 3: Europe as a cultural space
      This module, which focuses on the humanities, offers courses in various fields such as contemporary history, comparative literature, social anthropology, and religious studies.
    • Module 4: Research methods in the social sciences
      This module aims to impart methodological and analytical skills in the social sciences, which will be particularly useful for the Master's dissertation.
    • Master's thesis
      The subject has a clear link with Europe and provides an opportunity to put to good use the skills acquired during the Master's course.
  • Admission requirements

    • Unconditional admission is possible with a university or HES bachelor's degree with at least 60 ECTS in one of the following fields of study: Law, Political Economy, History, Media and Communication Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Eastern European Studies, European Studies, Contemporary History, International Relations, Politics and Society.

     

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      Holders of a Bachelor's degree from a university or HES with at least 60 ECTS in one of the following fields of study may be admitted with a supplement of up to 30 ECTS to be taken during their Master's studies: Social and Cultural Anthropology/Ethnology, Finance, Geography, Business Management, History and Philosophy of Science, Comparative Literature, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Religious Studies, Social Work and Social Policy.

     

    • Admission on the basis of a degree in a field of study other than those mentioned in the preceding paragraphs is possible, subject to completion of a pre-master's course of a maximum of 60 ECTS.
  • Languages and Mobility

    Teaching languages: French, German, and English


    Bilingual option: yes

     

    Mobility: we encourage Swiss and international mobility. Find out more about the possibilities on the dedicated page.

  • Opportunities

    • The program qualifies students for professional activities in the fields of public administration, diplomacy, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, journalism, cultural organizations, and research.

       

       

     

    • The Master of Arts in European Studies degree grants access to doctoral studies, subject to the relevant regulations. The specialized program offers students the opportunity to earn a master's degree worth 120 ECTS credits. This is generally a requirement for admission to a doctoral program. The specialized program is therefore particularly recommended for students who intend to pursue this path.