DRAFT European Governance Master's programme

Faculty of Law, Economics and
Governance
Master's programme
European Governance
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Two master degrees
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Study in two different cities and countries
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Professional skills for real-life challenges
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Different angles: economics, law and public
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Bright minds,
better future
European Governance
This interdisciplinary Master’s programme investigates vital questions facing European countries
today. It will equip you with the knowledge and skills to answer these questions and formulate
appropriate responses to the challenges they pose. You will study in two different cities and
countries, obtain two master's degrees and you will have a unique opportunity to see various levels
of government at work in two different contexts.
PRESSING CONCERNS FACING EUROPE TODAY
Double degree, two different locations
European Governance is a unique double-degree programme offered
in partnership with Masaryk University (Brno, Czech Republic) and the
University of Konstanz (Germany). As a student in this programme,
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The master’s programme in European Governance
explores pressing concerns facing Europe today: How
can we regulate financial markets in crisis? How can
we make the transition to a green economy and
sustainable forms of energy? Will reforms to welfare
states foster economic growth, and if so, how do we
approach these reforms? What are the emerging
patterns of intelligence sharing and law enforcement
within the context of cross-border policing? Are
European countries becoming more similar and
homogenous because of the EU? Does the EU unify
us as equals or undermine democracy?
These are amongst the most important questions facing
Europe today. Each issue involves activities at the
local, national, and European level, and each requires
insight into the fields of economics, law, and public
administration. The interdisciplinary Master’s
programme in European Governance will equip you
with the knowledge and skills to answer these
questions and to formulate appropriate responses to the
challenges they pose. Our programme prepares you to
deal with and work within the framework of
European governance – both in Brussels and at home.
you will study and live in two different European locations. This will
STUDYPROGRAMME
Year 1 of the programme is spent either at Masaryk
University in Brno (Czech Republic) or at the
University of Konstanz (Germany). Each university
brings its specific colour to the double-degree
programme, thanks to their different locations within
Europe and the different specialisations they offer.
Masaryk University has, among other things, particular
expertise in the sociopolitical aspects of European
governance and the transformation of Central and
Eastern Europe since the late 1980s. The University of
Konstanz has a strong research tradition in
international relations and European integration.
Year 2 is taken by all students together at Utrecht
University (The Netherlands). The University focuses
on an interdisciplinary study of European governance,
using the combined insights of law, economics, public
administration, and organisational science.
In the final semester, all students write a thesis as part
of a research internship within an organisation that
EUROPEAN GOVERNANCE
Duration: 2 years (120 EC)
Language of instruction: English
Deadline for application: april 1 2015
Degree: Brno (Czech Republic): Magistr/ Magistra (Mgr), Konstanz
(Germany): Master of Arts (Ma) and Utrecht (The Netherlands): Master of
Science (MSc).
allow you to experience European governance from two different
perspectives in the context of a unique personal experience.
Double degree
Successful graduates will receive two Master diplomas, one from each
university, specifying that the degree was completed in cooperation
between the universities. The two Master diplomas are equivalent to
the Master’s degree in countries of the three partner universities as
follows: Brno (Czech Republic): Magistr/ Magistra (Mgr), Konstanz
(Germany): Master of Arts (Ma) and Utrecht (The Netherlands): Master
of Science (MSc).
deals with issues of European governance. This can be
an EU organisation in Brussels or an organisation
working at the national, regional, or local level.
CARREER PROSPECTS
What Europe is actually all about
I wanted to find out what contemporary Europe is actually all about.
What is the impact of the EU on the Netherlands; in which way are
Human Rights protected; what is and what isn’t true about all the
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The unique combination of expertise within the
participating universities’ faculties offers an
opportunity for this challenging international master’s
programme. It provides you with a sound academic
training that will prepare you for professional positions
in a range of organisations:
Local, regional, and national governments, which are
increasingly working in a European context
EU institutions, such as the European Commission
and EU agencies
Other international organisations working in Europe
Non-profit organisations that are confronted with
issues of European governance
Businesses whose regulatory environment is largely
shaped by processes of European governance
Consultancy firms
prejudices? This Master's Programme seemed like the best fit for me
to find the answers on these topics. Europe is a phenomenon that can
TUITON FEE
Year 1 in the Czech Republic 2014-2015: € 3000,Year 1 in Germany 2014-2015: no tuition fee, € 300,administration fee each year
Year 2 in the Netherlands 2014-2015: € 1906,- (for a
first Dutch master's)
be best addressed from not only a public administration point of view
but also from a law and economic approach. Furthermore I find it of
added value to focus on classic courses about the EU but also to learn
more about the position of Europe as an international actor.
ADMISSION AND APPLICATION
Emma Smit, student of the European Governance programme. First
Applications for admission to the double-degree
Master's Programme in European Governance will be
welcomed from candidates with a BSc or BA in
disciplines such as Social Studies, Law, Economics,
Governance and Organisational Science, Liberal Arts
and Sciences, Sociology, Political Science,
International Relations or European Studies, and who
can demonstrate a previous interest in European issues.
Previous degree: The minimum requirement for
admission is a Dutch Bachelor’s degree in one of the
above fields (or international equivalent).
For more information about admission and
application, please visit our website.
year: Brno (Czech Republic).
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Only 25 to 30 students can be selected to the
programme as admission is possible for students in the
three participating universities Utrecht, Brno and
Konstanz. Selection will be made by a Joint Selection
Committee from the participating universities. An
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required, will be held at the university most
convenient to the applicant.
European Governance - Year 2 - Utrecht University (Brno/Konstanz - Utrecht)
Semester 1
Semester 2
Compulsory courses (30 EC)
Compulsory courses (30 EC)
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Labour Markets and Welfare States in Europe (7,5)
A research internship (within an organisation dealing with
European Governance issues or working within an EU context)
+ Thesis and public defense (30)
Regulating Markets (7,5)
Designing Institutions in a Multi-level Context (7,5)
Enforcement in Europe (7,5)
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Colophon Oktober 2014: Publication: Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance, Utrecht University. Text: European Governance and the Communications Office. Photo's:
Jan Willem Groen, Maria Salaru, Gert den Toom. Print: Drukkerij Zuidam, Utrecht. This brochure was compiled with the utmost care. Programmes and egulations are,
however, continuously subject to change. The content reflects the situation at the moment of publication.
interview at one of the participating universities may
form part of the selection procedure. The interview, if
More information
Utrecht University School of Governance (USG)
Hetty Faber
E-mail: h.y.faber@uu.nl
Telephone: +31 30 253 8293
Adress: Bijlhouwerstraat 6, 3511 ZC Utrecht, The Netherlands
Website: www.uu.nl/masters > European Governance
www.uu.nl/masters