Overview
This full-time, two-year master’s programme is delivered entirely in English and draws an international, interdisciplinary student body. It provides advanced training across social sciences and humanities, aiming to deepen your understanding of contemporary European questions through comparative and cross-disciplinary approaches. Students come from diverse backgrounds, which enriches classroom discussions and offers multiple perspectives on what “Europe” means today.
Curriculum
The course content covers core areas such as economic and political theory, European law, intellectual traditions, and contemporary European history. Teaching combines required core modules with elective options so you can both build a common foundation and tailor your studies to specific interests. The compulsory part of the programme is organised around three central dimensions: European law and politics; European society and economy; and European humanities.
Opportunities and student life
In the third semester you can study abroad either through an accredited partner programme or by participating in the programme’s double degree option, enabling international academic exchange and additional qualifications. Studying in Flensburg offers academic training alongside a rich intercultural experience, strengthened by the programme’s internationally mixed cohort.
Key facts
This Master’s program is structured to build a solid foundation in European governance, society and economy during the first year, and to allow specialization and applied work in the second year. In the first two semesters you take a set of core, 5‑credit modules (each with two hours of weekly contact) that cover EU law, European politics and policy, political economy, the history and societies of Europe, philosophy and ideas, and research methods. Critical Writing and Thinking is included early on to strengthen academic argumentation and analytical skills needed for advanced coursework and independent research.
In the third semester you move into a phase of specialization: you choose 30 CP of electives from thematic areas that focus on the political/legal, societal/economic, or ideas/diversity dimensions of Europe. There is also a short internship component (5 CP) to gain practical experience in a relevant institution or organization. The final semester is devoted to the Master’s thesis, which must be presented at a mandatory colloquium; the thesis grade is composed of an 80% written component and a 20% defence.
This curriculum balances theoretical knowledge, historical and philosophical context, applied policy and legal understanding, and research skills. It is well suited to students who want to combine interdisciplinary academic study with practical experience and independent research on contemporary European issues.
Key modules
Expected learning outcomes
Curriculum requirements (concise)
You must hold an undergraduate degree of at least three years' duration (for example a BA, or in Germany a Magister, Diplom or Staatsexamen) from a recognised higher-education institution in Germany or abroad. The degree should be in a subject — or a combination of subjects — relevant to this master's (typically in the humanities, social sciences, law or economics). You will also need to demonstrate that your performance places you in the top third of your graduating class.
In addition, you must show adequate English-language skills (specific accepted tests and score requirements are provided by the programme). Admission will be conditional until you supply the official proof of your qualifying undergraduate degree as described above. If your home university does not use class rankings, contact the admissions office early and be prepared to submit an official transcript, diploma supplement or a registrar’s statement that explains your grading/ ranking system.
Winter Semester (International)
Please refer tohttps://www.uni-flensburg.de/europeanstudies/application-admission?mtm_campaign=daad_eus&mtm_kwd=applicationfor further information.
Graduates are prepared for careers in European and international contexts such as EU institutions, national and regional public administrations, intergovernmental organisations, NGOs, and policy-focused think tanks. The programme’s interdisciplinary focus (law, politics, economy, society and humanities) equips students for roles in European affairs, policy analysis, advocacy, and consultancy where understanding of cross-cutting European issues is required.
The curriculum’s optional internship, study-abroad and double-degree opportunities further enhance employability by providing practical experience and international networks. Graduates may also pursue academic research or PhD programmes in related social science and humanities fields.