Overview

At European Studies, Humanities Track from University of Gothenburg you will learn to critically examine and understand Europe as an idea and community, but also how Europe has been influenced by national and cultural identities.

Quick Facts:

We shed light on European self-understanding in relation to other parts of the world, both historically and in present-day globalization. You will develop your skills in critical analysis, text interpretation, analysing cultural practices, application of scientific methods, and preparing your own arguments.
As a student, you will be part of the multi-disciplinary milieu Centre for European Studies (CES) in close collaboration with the Centre for European Research (CERGU). We offer you a unique possibility to combine historic and theoretical knowledge with social and political perspectives on contemporary challenges in Europe.
Graduates of the programme receive the degree Master of Science in European Studies. You will be prepared to pursue a career within European administration, as an analysist or investigator within the cultural sector. You will have a solid foundation for careers within cultural administration, independent cultural organizations, NGOs, and international administration in e.g. the United Nations or the European Union.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

European Heritage and Identity

European Borderlands

Political and Public Spheres Spaces in European History and Culture

Central and Eastern Europe: fully European or the European other?

Social Europe

European Environment and Energy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göteborg, Sweden

Disciplines

Liberal Arts European Studies View 8 other Masters in Liberal Arts in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's Degree (180 credits) with a minimum of 90 credits courses in humanities discipline(s) such as Cultural Sciences, History, History of Ideas, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or equivalent

A Bachelor's Degree (180 credits) with a minimum of 90 credits of courses in social science discipline(s) such as Business Administration, Economic Geography, Economic History, Economics, European Studies, Human Geography, International Relations, Journalism, Law, Media and Communication, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, Sociology, or equivalent

A Bachelor?s Degree in Languages (180 credits) if combined with 60 credits of courses within the above mentioned humanities or social sciences discipline(s), or equivalent

Knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS

Statement of intent

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

94020 SEK / year

≈ 94020 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.

Living costs

Göteborg

Sweden

7552 - 13932 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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