Master's Degree in European Studies

Main focus

Graduates of the Master’s Degree in European Studies will be able to: – Identify the core aspects in the evolution of the aforementioned processes of European integration, Europeanisation and globalisation. – Explain how the concepts of Europeanisation and globalisation have been applied, and how they can be applied, to various European regions and their relations with other regions of the world and with international organisations. – Explain how global and regional developments shape the role of Europe and Europeans as global actors. – Understand and be able to connect European institutions and decision-making policies. – Recognise and be aware of their own background and ties within a specific discipline and academic culture. – Understand, from diverse academic perspectives, the different European actors and their relationship with globalisation processes. – Apply theories, perspectives and techniques from diverse analytical and theoretical approaches to the critical analysis of European integration. – Apply theories, perspectives and techniques from diverse analytical and theoretical approaches to the critical analysis of the global role of the EU and its relations with other actors, combining these techniques in a holistic way. – Apply socio-political ideas and concepts in the design and implementation of an independent study or research project and present it in a scientifically sound document (report or thesis). – Critically evaluate the processes of European integration, Europeanisation and globalisation. – Carry out an independent academic analysis of European institutions and their decision-making dynamics. – Communicate effectively, using appropriate terminology for diverse audiences. – Develop general and professional competences geared towards a wide range of potential future jobs in a global society. – Develop the social and communicative skills necessary to work both independently and in collaboration with others in a thoroughly multidisciplinary and multicultural context. – Handle diverse methodologies and research methods in a holistic way and compare concepts to determine their mutual interactions.

Competences

Students that have completed the second cycle have the following competencies: – Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context. – Can apply their acquired knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study. – Have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgments with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments. – Can communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously. – Have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.

Name of title awarded in original language

Máster Universitario en Estudios Europeos / Master's Degree in European Studies

Qualification requirements

120 minimum credits

Specialisation name

– No Specialisation

Admission information

Access to Master’s Degree programmes is granted to holders of:
A.1. A Spanish official university degree.
A.2. A degree issued by a Higher Education institution from another European Higher Education Area Member State which allows access to Master Degree’s programmes in that State.
A.3. A degree from a non-EHEA education system, upon verification by the Spanish University that the aforementioned degree accredits an equivalent education level to that of a Spanish university degree and allows access to postgraduate programmes in the issuing country.
A.4. A Spanish Bachelor in Advanced Artistic Education.
A.5. Official Spanish university degrees of Diplomado, Arquitecto Técnico, Ingeniero Técnico, Licenciado, Arquitecto, Ingeniero, Graduado or Máster Universitario.

Grading scale
In the Spanish university system, modules/courses are graded on a scale of 0 to 10 points with the following qualitative equivalence:
0-4,9: «suspenso»; 5-6,9: «aprobado»; 7-8,9: «notable»; 9-10: «sobresaliente». A special mention, «Matrícula de Honor» may be granted to up to 5% of the students in a group provided they have got a «sobresaliente». To pass a module/course is necessary to get at least 5 points.
In cases of recognition of ECTS, professional experience, cultural or sports activities, or student representation no grading will be recorded but, where appropriate, the word «Apto».

UGR Examination Regulations
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