Euromasters – MA Contemporary European Studies

This two-year, full-time interdisciplinary MA is an international programme designed to equip graduates for careers in business, public administration, diplomacy, policy-making and academic research. Taught in English within the field of political science, the curriculum covers EU institutions and European integration, the transatlantic relationship and comparative welfare-state models, while addressing contemporary challenges such as security, migration and economic inequality.

The degree is delivered through a network of partner universities and is completed over four semesters. All students begin the first semester at the University of Bath, then continue their studies at a minimum of two and up to three partner sites, allowing study across multiple countries and academic systems. Partner institutions include the University of Bath, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Sciences Po Grenoble and Università degli Studi di Siena.

Studying at different campuses gives a strong international and comparative orientation—students experience varied teaching styles, languages and cultural contexts and gain first-hand perspectives on the European Union and transatlantic relations. Graduates receive a joint Master’s degree from the University of Bath (MA in Contemporary European Studies) issued in the name of all partner universities, positioning them for international careers in public, private or academic sectors.

Key facts / requirements

• Duration: 2 years (4 semesters), full-time
• Language of instruction: English
• Structure: First semester at the University of Bath; remaining semesters at partner universities (minimum two sites, up to three)
• Partner universities: University of Bath; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Sciences Po Grenoble; Università degli Studi di Siena
• Academic focus: EU institutions, European integration, transatlantic relations, comparative welfare states; contemporary issues such as security, immigration and economic disparity
• Degree awarded: Joint MA from the University of Bath (MA in Contemporary European Studies) in the name of all partner universities
• Career paths: business, administration, diplomacy, policy formulation, and research

Overview

This multi-university Master’s is run through the European American University Consortium (EAUC), letting you study at a minimum of two and up to three partner universities across Europe. All students begin the programme with the first semester at the University of Bath, after which you move to one or two other consortium institutions. That structure means you don’t just study European politics in the abstract — you live and learn in different countries, experiencing varied academic cultures, teaching styles and languages.

What you will learn

The programme is designed to give a genuinely comparative, transnational view of contemporary Europe by combining courses from multiple institutions. Graduates emerge with an enhanced ability to analyse European political developments from several national perspectives, adapt to diverse academic and cultural environments, and work across international networks. On successfully meeting all course and assessment requirements, students receive a joint MA in Contemporary European Studies awarded by the University of Bath on behalf of the EAUC.

Program requirements (key points)

• First semester is completed at the University of Bath.
• The full programme must be taken at a minimum of two and up to three different EAUC partner universities.
• All study and assessment requirements specified by the consortium must be successfully completed.
• Upon completion, a joint MA in Contemporary European Studies is awarded by the University of Bath on behalf of the EAUC.

The programme prepares graduates for roles in public administration, diplomacy, policy formulation, international organisations, NGOs, and the private sector where expertise on European affairs is required. Typical paths include positions in EU institutions, national government ministries, think tanks, research institutes, and international relations departments of businesses.

Graduates are also well placed for further academic research or doctoral studies in European studies, political science or related social sciences, benefiting from the programme's multidisciplinary training and international network of partner universities which provides valuable comparative and intercultural experience.