Objectives
Our MA European Studies will enable you to acquire the necessary advanced knowledge and skills which you can use to: -enhance your employability by extending your area of expertise beyond that of your first degree -deepen your existing knowledge of European Studies and specialise in particular areas such as security or policymaking -make yourself stand out in an increasingly competitive job market by acquiring skills which show an ability to research independently and study a contemporary topic at an advanced level -go on to more advanced research and doctoral study The course at Portsmouth adopts a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of Europe. You will study themes such as nationalism and citizenship, integration, transition, democratisation and security. It also involves the advanced study of the European Union, its institutions, law and policy-making. However, unlike some other courses it goes beyond the EU by looking at a wider Europe (the former Soviet states), the relationship between the EU and the wider world (Africa, the Middle East, the US and Russia) and a variety of perspectives such as transnationalism. The course is very much informed by research. Course staff are members of the Centre for European and International Studies Research, which was awarded a top rating of grade five (international quality) in the last Research Assessment Exercise. You will be able to participate alongside other postgraduates in the events run by the Centre such as seminars, lectures, conferences and the regular study days.