European Studies (Social Science)
The programme gives you insight into e.g. political developments in Europe and the external role of the EU or EU compared with e.g. the African Union. You will learn to analyse and understand the EU and its institutions as well as the economic and social development in Europe.
The programme gives you insight into e.g. political developments in Europe and the external role of the EU or EU compared with e.g. the African Union.
You will learn to analyse and understand the EU and its institutions as well as the economic and social development in Europe.
Name: European Studies (Social Science)
Type: University programme
Duration: BSc: 3 years, MSc: 2 years, Combined: 5 years
European transfer credits: BSc: 180 ECTS, MSc: 120 ECTS
Language: English
European Studies focuses on the economic and political developments in Europe. You will receive the theoretic principles needed to analyse and understand the EU and its institutions. The programme is interdisciplinary. You will study the development in Europe from an economic, social and cultural perspective.
You will be able to study areas like:
- . - Regional integration and international organizations, where you can study European integration in comparison to e.g. the African Union, ASEAN or Mercusur. - Politics, culture and identity, where the focus is on the importance of cultural factors and identities for political processes in Europe and elsewhere. - The political economy of Europe, where you can study the interplay of political and economic processes. - EU law, an area of extreme importance for all member states.
- Politics, culture and identity , where you can study the interplay of political and economic processes.
- Regional integration and international organisations , where you, for example, examine international organisations and their role in the international community
- The external role of the European Union , where you, for instance, learn about EU’s trade and development policy, its neighbourhood policy or the EU as provider of peace-keeping missions
Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.
European Studies (Social Science) can be studied as a:
- 3-year BSc programme (180 ECTS) at the University of Southern Denmark in Sønderborg
- 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS) at Aalborg University
- 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS) at Universität Flensburg, Germany (in cooperation with the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). You will be awarded a dual Danish/German degree).
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
If you choose to complete the bachelor's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Bachelor of Science (BSc) . Graduation from the master's degree programme confers the title Master of Science (MSc) .
Educational Institutions
You can study European Studies (Social Science) at the University of Southern Denmark (Syddansk Universitet) in Sønderborg (BSc programme only) and at Aalborg University (Aalborg Universitet) in Aalborg (MSc programme only). Also, you have the possibility to study the MSc programme at Universität Flensburg, Germany in cooperation with the University of Southern Denmark. For the addresses, see the menu to the right.
Entry Requirements
The general admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates: the Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education .
Admission
The application deadline is March 15 for a course start in September. Admission is handled through The Danish Coordinated Application System. You can apply via optagelse.dk .
The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the University.
A few educational institutions offer a course start in February, where applications are sent directly to the institution. Contact the educational institution for detailed information on application deadlines.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
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