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The two-year American Studies Master Program in Mainz is closely linked to the internationally renowned research done by the Obama Institute for Transnational American Studies and is designed to emphasize research-oriented perspectives on American literature, culture, history, and their theories.

The EC2U Joint Master “European Languages, Cultures and Societies in Contact” is a 2-year Master’s Degree (4 semesters, 30 ECTS each, 120 ECTS in total) that provides students with an in-depth knowledge of the European linguistic, cultural and social landscape using advanced research methods in the academic field. This degree is in line with professional practice and will ensure students launch their careers with enhanced professionalism and quality of services in the broad field of language, cultural contact and social diversity.

Second-cycle program (the equivalent of an MA program) in European Studies is an interdisciplinary postgraduate course taught in English. Over the course of four semesters of study, students follow courses in various fields: political, social, cultural, and economic. The MA program in European Studies offers few study tracks.

Our Politics and Economics of the Middle East MA explores the intersection of politics and economics in one of the most vital and interesting regions in the world. You will develop solid regional expertise in addition to the theoretical and methodological skills necessary for a career in political and economic analysis.

The Double Master’s in Policies & Governance in Europe (PAGE) will provide you with an in-depth understanding of major political and economic developments in Europe and of the analytical approaches developed to account for them. You will study at two of the most highly ranked universities in Europe in the field of politics and international studies: Luiss, which has currently firmly established itself among the top 25 institutions in this field, and King’s College London, 13th in the world and 5th in Europe in the 2023 QS Elsevier Subject Ranking. 

We are pleased that you have expressed interest in the Master of Latin American Studies. This document aims to provide you with comprehensive information regarding the study and qualification goals, as well as the distinctive features of the program.

The master's program in Eastern European Studies is a research-oriented, interdisciplinary master's degree program that imparts knowledge regionally related to Eastern Europe as well as cross-disciplinary skills.

The MA in Asian Studies targets graduates interested in deepening their knowledge about India, China, Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia within a multidisciplinary framework of Asian realities and their historical-cultural reference frameworks. The MA in Asian Studies draws upon national and international teachers and researchers, all with their careers dedicated to study Asia, and all with academic dialogue and cooperation both at individual and institutional levels. The MA in Asian Studies’ teaching staff is able to boost the potential for the internationalization of the programs and its graduates.

The study programme offers in-depth studies of international economic relations, paying special attention to the theoretical and applied problems of international economics and economic diplomacy. Students will develop analytical abilities and in-depth understanding of political, social and economic changes in Europe, as well as skills to identify the causes and consequences of these changes.

ARCHMAT aims is to provide students with specialized skills in archaeology and analytical characterization of materials from prehistory(Megalithic) to classical times (Greek and Roman). The study and conservation of Cultural Heritage materials is a research area with a strong multidisciplinary connotation and requires skills that span across the Humanities and Science research fields. ARCHMAT provides a common, integrated platform for excellent students coming from either Science or Humanities educational backgrounds to understand the advanced scientific methods used to investigate archaeological materials and aims to form highly specialized professional experts in the emerging field of Archaeometry, i.e Physico-Chemical Sciences applied to the study of Archaeological and Cultural Heritage materials.

Taught exclusively in Florence, Italy, the Master of Arts in political science program focuses on comparative and international politics. This program is designed to directly engage students in comparative and international politics via studies abroad and practical experience.

An English-taught evening programme about the EU on the doorstep of its main institutions. That’s in a nutshell how you could describe the MSc in European Integration, a 60 ECTS Advanced Master at the VUB's Institute for European Studies, a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence in Brussels. An evening programme about the EU on the doorstep of its main institutions.

The Master Grande École Programme taught entirely in English. The programme is a 5-year programme that consists of two cycles: the first 3 years cycle is committed to learning the fundamentals, followed by the second 2 years cycle which is dedicated to specialisation. All teaching in this programme is given in English, so a very good level of English is required for the course.

American Studies is a branch of the study of the English language and English-speaking cultures. It deals primarily, but not exclusively, with the United States of America. Everyone has an image of America, for example, through the influence of relatives, personal travels, or the media.

The Diploma and University Master in Advanced European Studies is meant to be a stepping-stone to increase one’s competencies in the field of European Union law, economy, and policies, to give tools for building up an international career. Its interdisciplinary and multilingual study program is aimed at providing specialized skills on the structure and functioning of the European Union and its policies.