Detail programu/oboru

The European Politics and Society (EPS): Vaclav Havel Joint Master program provides you with the opportunity to study in four different European cities - Prague, Krakow, Leiden, Barcelona. At the end of your studies, you will receive a joint diploma awarded by all four consortium universities. The program focuses on the societal, political, economic and cultural processes that have formed contemporary Europe. You will become a part of a trans-European community of students, research leaders and policymakers able to deal with current European challenges.

This multidisciplinary two-year joint-degree program links the fields of European politics, contemporary history and culture, economy, international relations and policy making. The first goal of the program is to prepare a new generation of managers, policymakers and research leaders. The excellence of the program is based on a central focus on the societal, political, economic and cultural processes that have formed contemporary Europe and its role in the international environment. The program also fosters exchange among diverse European and non-European cultures, and offers a unique learning experience to both EU and non-EU students, thus building a real trans-European community of students, experts and academia that deal with current European challenges.

The first semester is based on introductory courses in Prague, the second semester focuses on EU related courses in Krakow or Leiden. In the third and fourth semester, you can choose from four different study tracks reflecting the diverse expertise of the Consortium members (Prague, Krakow, Barcelona, and Leiden). Each track combines various elective courses, research methods training, an internship and language tuition with an advanced research dissertation supervised by key staff from each partner university. 

Detailed information is available on the website www.epsmaster.eu.

In addition to the application form, every applicant needs to provide the following documents:

a) Copies of all relevant diplomas and transcripts including two previous diplomas (two BAs or BA and High School diploma). If you have not yet finished your previous studies and thus do not have a diploma please submit confirmation of studies including information on the expected date of graduation;

b) Short academic curriculum vitae detailing all relevant qualifications and experience (European format);

c) Motivation letter;

d) 2 letters of recommendation;

e) Completed supplementary questionnaire indicated study track preferences;

f) All students who are non-native English speakers must provide evidence of the required level of English proficiency (test results or certificate of the required level of English proficiency (C1; CAE; IELTS 7.0; TOEFL 95);

g) copy of passport;

h) proof of place of residence (e.g. residence certificate and certificate from candidate´s place; of work, study or training);

Diplomas, transcripts, letters of recommendation and other documents whose original language is not English, have to be accompanied by a certified translation into English. Only complete applications will be considered. Personal data will be used exclusively to organize the admission process and course enrollments.

T​he admissions committee will assess applicants on the basis of the submitted documents. Firstly, the documents proving English proficiency are examined for the level required for the study. Only those applications that fulfill the requirements for English proficiency are assessed further by the admissions committee and given a ranking from 0 - 100 points. The following criteria will be evaluated: 1. Academic Excellence: Average grades from previous degrees 0-20); 2. Academic Excellence: Quality of previous degree(s) (0-10); 3. Academic Excellence: Motivation Letter (0-20); 4. Academic Excellence: Recommendation Letters (0-10); 5. Practical / Professional Experience – Richness of Extra-Curricular / Professional Activities (0-15); 6. Practical / Professional Experience - Language skills (0-5); 7. Practical / Professional Experience – time spent abroad or in international settings (0-5); 8. Other - General competencies, suitability for the programme, added value. (0-15). More details about admission criteria are available at https://epsmaster.eu/admissions/. The point limit for accepting applicants is set by the Dean with respect to the number of applicants and the capacity of the programme.

Podmínkou přijetí ke studiu v magisterském studijním programu je dosažení středního vzdělání s maturitní zkouškou. Podmínkou přijetí ke studiu v magisterském studijním programu, který navazuje na bakalářský studijní program, je rovněž řádné ukončení studia v kterémkoliv typu studijního programu.

You will gain high-profile knowledge and skills and also practical experience in the field of European studies and international relations. You will be capable of open but critical understanding and of conceptual thinking, and of appreciating cultural diversity. This intellectual equipment will open doors to positions related to the problems of the studied area in both public and private spheres or pave your path in academia.