Europe and the EU in a changing world
Our interdisciplinary master’s programme in Multilevel Governance in Europe is an advanced postgraduate degree focusing on the political, social and philosophical dimensions underpinning the European Union, its governance, its place and its role in world politics. By exploring the multi-level interaction between public actors (Member States, EU institutions, etc.) and private actors (companies, networks, NGOs, etc.) in Europe, the programme provides students with a thorough knowledge of the formal and informal rules of European affairs and of the conflicts that shape them, but also the necessary know-how to understand and act upon European politics. This degree is designed for future professionals in European and world politics.
Understanding political challenges in Europe today requires analysing the multi-level interaction between public actors (Member States, EU institutions, etc.) and private actors (companies, networks, NGOs, etc.) in Europe. These interactions are places of constant struggle for the redefinition of the rules of the game of both European and world politics.
This programme therefore provides students with a thorough knowledge of the formal and informal rules of European affairs and of the conflicts that shape them. Students will acquire the necessary know-how and the conceptual tools to understand, analyse and act upon European politics. The study programme will allow students to develop innovative policies for public and private sector in Europe, at local, national, and European level.
European History | 24h | 6 ECTS |
European institutions and policies | 24h | 6 ECTS |
Global Governance | 24h | 6 ECTS |
Workshop: Academic Writing | 12h | 3 ECTS |
Introduction to Political Science* | 18h | 4 ECTS |
Advanced Comparative Politics | 18h | 4 ECTS |
Critical Approaches to International Relations | 18h | 4 ECTS |
Public Policy Analysis | 18h | 4 ECTS |
Diplomacy in practice | 12h | 3 ECTS |
Agriculture in practice | 12h | 3 ECTS |
Digital Politics in Practice | 12h | 3 ECTS |
Think tanks in EU governance | 12h | 3 ECTS |
One-day field trip | 8h | / |
French (FLE) or English ** | 16h | 2 ECTS |
Optional extra language course (non-compulsory) | 16h | / |
EU Foreign Policy: Theories and Practice | 24h | 6 ECTS |
European Economic Governance | 24h | 6 ECTS |
Cultures and identities in the EU | 24h | 6 ECTS |
Introduction to Research & Epistemology | 18h | 4 ECTS |
Global Justice | 18h | 4 ECTS |
Approches socio-économiques de l’agriculture | 18h | 4 ECTS |
International Migration | 18h | 4 ECTS |
Digital Media and Political Participation | 18h | 4 ECTS |
Digital Regulation and Platform Governance | 18h | 4 ECTS |
Studytrip Geneva | 30h | 2 ECTS |
Career talks | 4h | / |
French (FLE) or English ** | 16h | 2 ECTS |
Optional extra language course (non-compulsory) | 16h | / |
Contemporary Issues in European Politics | 24h | 6 ECTS |
Measuring the influence of international organizations on governments’ policies | 24h | 6 ECTS |
Political Science Research Approaches and Methods | 18h | 4 ECTS |
Work-in-progress document | / | 2 ECTS |
Statistics and the Political Sociology of Quantification | 18h | 4 ETCS |
The European Green Deal | 18h | 4 ECTS |
Cybersecurity | 18h | 4 ECTS |
Professionalization workshops | 4h | / |
Wikifactory I: Research for society | 10h | 2 ECTS |
French (FLE) or English ** | 16h | 2 ECTS |
Optional extra language course (non-compulsory) | 16h | / |
Global and European Political Economy | 24h | 6 ECTS |
Master’s dissertation | / | 13 ECTS |
ESPOL-Lab seminar participation + students’ seminar participation | 12h | 1 ECTS |
Internship | 6 ECTS | |
Wikifactory II: Research for society | 10h | 2 ECTS |
French (FLE) or English ** | 16h | 2 ECTS |
Optional extra language course (non-compulsory) | 16h | / |
* Compulsory option for students without a background in political sciences
** French (FLE) compulsory for non-francophone students. English compulsory for francophone students. In case the student is a native FR/EN (to be checked by Clarife), replace with other language of choice.
The course schedules are not contractual and are subject to change at any time by the teaching staff.