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MA Studies in Political Science (2nd Level) (12-PRK-PO-EM-S.M.2)

(in Polish: Politologia, stacjonarne II stopień, spec. EUROPA MASTER)
Master's degree studies
full-time, 2 years
Language: English

EUROPA MASTER, called also “Weimar Studies”, is the unique trinational Master program in the area of European Studies that offers an opportunity of being awarded three Master diplomas of three partner universities: Opole University (Poland), Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz (Germany) and University of Burgundy (France). The classes are taught for the international group of students and administered jointly by the Institute of Political Science of Opole University, Institute of Political Science of University of Mainz and Faculty of Law and Political Science of University of Burgundy in Dijon.

Study program

EUROPA MASTER program lasts 4 semesters. During the first semester in Opole the program of study focuses on the cultural and social dimension of European integration as well as Central and Eastern European perspective on European integration. The classes are taught in English. Second semester in Mainz is dedicated to European Politics and political science. Classes are taught in German and in English. The focus of studies at Dijon during the third semester is European law and European institutions. Courses are taught in French.

Financing of the program

The conception and establishment of the EUROPA MASTER program has been supported by the DFH (Deutsch-Französische Hochschule) which also provides the mobility stipends for the participants during their study abroad. Partner universities apply also for financing from other sources, including Erasmus program and the grants from the regional institutions of partner countries.

Documents*

*The below listed documents refer to the pre-selection process. The candidates that successfully undergo the pre-selection process both at the level of the University of Opole and partner universities (University of Johannes Gutenberg Mainz and University of Burgundy in Dijon) will be invited to the further recrutation phase. For the pre-selection phase (deadline 15 May 2024) please contact prof. Joanna Kulska at jkulska@uni.opole.pl

Accesibility for people with special needs:

We welcome everyone to study. We are a fully accessible Faculty! We are open and supportive in terms of infrastructure, digital space and communication. The study programme is adapted to the needs and abilities of our students. Would you like more information? Write or call us!

Documents

Application form for the candidates

and

  • Certified copy of the Bachelor diploma
  • Certified translation into English of the Bachelor diploma

or

  • Transcript of Records in the national language certified by the present institution of higher education proving having collected 135 ECTS by the time of applying
  • Certified translation into English of the Transcript of Records proving having collected 135 ECTS by the time of applying
  • Documents confirming candidate’s language skills (English and French)

Qualification awarded:

(in Polish) Magisterium z Politologii

Access to further studies:

Graduates can apply for admission to doctoral studies and other postgraduate courses.

Professional status:

The graduate is able, however, to work in the media, local and central government, and political parties, generally, in the entire public sphere. They are expected to be able to analyze political processes, phenomena and facts, including the formulation of political programs, organizing election campaigns, shaping a political image, and organizing collective political activities.

Teaching standards

Learning outcomes: University of Opole Senate Resolution no 49/2016-2020 (25/05/2017).
Study programme: Faculty of Social Science Council Resolution no 114/2018 (15/03/2018).

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes: University of Opole Senate Resolution no 49/2016-2020 (25/05/2017).

Admission procedures:

Visit the following page for details on admission procedures: https://rekrutacja.uni.opole.pl