European Studies (Social Science)

On European Studies you study European politics, economics and culture and learn to understand how the historical development of Europe has influence the way it looks today.

You acquire knowledge of political processes in the EU and learn to understand European institutions.

The master programme focuses on issues relating to regional conditions and differences in Europe, and you examine and analyse European culture and identity as it is expressed in different parts of Europe.

The programme is interdisciplinary and you will be taught subjects from social sciences and the humanities, e.g. law, political science, cultural theory, history and intercultural communication.

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.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

If you choose to complete the master degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science (MSc).

To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. Apply directly at the university.

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.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-degree students, unless you are a student from an EU/EEA country, or from Switzerland.

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 1st and February 1st.

You can study European Studies (Social Science) in Sønderborg/Flensborg and Aalborg.

University of Southern Denmark

At the University of Southern Denmark European Studies can be studied as a 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS).

You also have the possibility of taking single courses or subjects within the programme.

The programme can also be studied as a 3 year bachelor.

Read more about the programme at www.sdu.dk.

Aalborg University

At the Aalborg University European Studies can be studied as a 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS).

You also have the possibility of taking single courses or subjects within the programme.

The programme can also be studied as a 3 year bachelor.

Read more about the programme at www.aau.dk.

The programme is graded at level 7 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected learning outcome of an education programme. Read more about Qualification Framework for Higher Education.

You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:

www.studyindenmark.dk

www.iu.dk