European Union-Russian Studies - MA in Social Sciences

  Estonia

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Tartu

Description: A two year inter-disciplinary MA-Programme combining political science, economics, law, history, linguistics and cultural studies. The integrated programme binds together the study of two main regions - Europe and Russia - in one coherent curriculum, providing a comprehensive understanding of political, social, and economic developments in the EU and its member states as well as in Russia and its neighboring transition countries.

Curriculum structure:
- Introductory module (24 ECTS) builds a strong theoretical basis for understanding different disciplines combined in the programme and also trains the student's academic writing skills and introduces research methods.
- General module (24 ECTS) provides comprehensive approaches on the general developments in the regions: European Union, Eastern Europe, Russia.
- Specialization modules: (24 ECTS) analyses thoroughly developments in one of the regions:
    1. European Union studies module (24 ECTS) is designed for those students who decide to focus their studies and research on EU related topics. It aims at analyzing the structure and policies of the EU.
    2. Russian studies module (24 ECTS) is designed for those students who decide to concentrate in their studies and research on Russia related topics. It aims at analyzing the realities and policies of the Russian Federation.
- Language module (12 ECTS) provides the knowledge of foreign language needed for the chosen field of future professional activities.
- Elective courses module (6 ECTS)
- Master's thesis (30 ECTS)
Total 120 ECTS

Language of instruction: English

Program duration: 2 years: three semesters of study, one semester of Master's thesis writing.

Highlights: The European Union and the Russian Federation are geographically close, direct neighbors in Eurasia, and both play a significant and increasingly visible role in today's World Politics and Economics. Given the great potential for development and mutual cooperation of the EU and Russia there is an increasing necessity to educate specialists having excellent knowledge and great competence in the EU or/and Russia.

Professor Gert Rudiger Wegmarshaus

What you will get from this programme?
- Thorough, comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of policies, politics, economics, law, and the history of the European Union and the Russian Federation.
- Academic qualification for successfully taking up challenging tasks in dealing with the EU, Russia and their mutual relations.
- Professional competence for advancing political, commercial, and cultural dimensions shaping the future development of the European Union and the Russian Federation.

Why study in Estonia?
One of the most dynamic new EU member states, and a unique location between the East and the West. Due to its favorable location on the shore of the Baltic Sea, Estonia has often been regarded as a bridge between different countries and cultures. The country's complex history and successful transition from a communist past to democracy offers a unique perspective on the problems shaping the future of the region and the continent.

University of Tartu
- One of the oldest universities in Northern Europe. Established in 1632, it combines strong academic traditions with innovative thinking.
- Internationally very well connected. Member of the Coimbra Group, Utrecht Network and other international cooperation networks.
- Student-oriented, safe and friendly atmosphere. The University of Tartu offers excellent support systems for international students, personal counselling service, comfortable student residence, modern library, electronic study information database, IT facilities etc.

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: 5000 USD/year

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Participants Travel to Estonia Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 15-20

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is 60-90 days

University of Tartu, International Relations Office's Mission Statement: The University of Tartu is a national university uniting different branches of science. The mission of the University of Tartu is to act as the guardian and advocate of a highly educated Estonia through internationally acclaimed research and the provision of research based higher education.

Year Founded: 1632