6. Februar 2012

For students from Tunesia and Egypt: European Master’s Programme. Global Studies – A European Perspective

Topic: “Global Studies – A European Perspective” is an interdisciplinary, research-based Master’s course offered by a Consortium of five European universities: University of Leipzig (Germany), London School of Economics and Political Science (UK), University of Roskilde (Denmark), University of Vienna (Austria) and University of Wroclaw (Poland) and six Non-European universities: Dalhousie University (Canada), Fudan University (China), Jawaharlal Nehru University (India), Macquarie University (Australia), University of California at Santa Barbara (USA), University of Stellenbosch (South Africa). The Master’s course combines approaches from Global History and International Studies. Cultural Studies, Area Studies, Social Sciences and other disciplines contribute to a wide ranging academic programme

Mobility track and degree:
The course is modularised and integrated: It can be studied for one year at one of the European partner institutions, and for the second year at a different European university. European students have the opportunity to spend one semester at one of our Non-European partner universities. Credit recognition and transfer is based on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Depending on their mobility track graduates are awarded a joint or a double degree. Furthermore they receive an M.A. Certificate, a transcript of records and a diploma supplement from the Consortium.

Application requirements:
The Master’s Course ‘Global Studies’ aims at excellent students with a first degree in social sciences and humanities with an interest in issues of globalisation. The minimum application requirements are a BA degree or a recognised equivalent from an accredited institution, sufficient undergraduate training to do graduate work in the chosen field, excellent written and oral command of English.

Application files:
A filled in application form (to be found on www.globalstudies-masters.info), two academic references, proof of an excellent BA in the social sciences or humanities, a statement of purpose, curriculum vita and language certificates. Grants: The European Master ‘Global Studies – A European Perspective” is part of the EU’s cooperation and mobility programme in the field of higher education ERASMUS MUNDUS. Therefore the EU offers each year scholarships for highly qualified applicants of this Master’s course. These grants include besides the coverage for the complete tuition fees also travel costs and a monthly living allowance.

Application deadline:
The application deadline for applicants for applicants from Tunesia and Egypt who want to qualify for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship and for the next cycle of the course starting in fall 2012 is February 6th, 2012. Meeting the application deadline will be established by the date of arrival of the paper application.

Information: www.globalstudies-masters.info

This Master’s Course is part of the EU programme for academic exchange ERASMUS MUNDUS.

It is co-ordinated by the University of Leipzig.

Kontakt:	Konstanze Loeke Global and European Studies Institute University of Leipzig E-Mail: em@<wbr></wbr>uni-leipzig.de
URL:	http:/<wbr></wbr>/www.globalstudies-masters.info