At the beginning of the academic year, students first attend an intensive compulsory introductory course to refresh and update their knowledge on how the EU works internally:
In the remainder of the first semester, they then follow the compulsory courses below which offer a broad overview in each field and provide the foundation on which to specialise in the second semester:
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GSTÖHL S. - The EU in a Global Political Economy Context (20h)
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WIEGAND G. - Understanding EU Diplomacy in Practice through the Lens of Case Studies (20h)
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WOUTERS J. - Legal Aspects of the EUs External Relations (20h)
as well as one of the following two compulsory courses:
- SCHUNZ S. - External Dimensions of EU Internal Policies : Climate Change, Energy and the Environment (10h)External Dimensions of EU Internal Policies : Climate Change, Energy and the Environment (10h)
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- WOLFF S. - External Dimensions of EU Internal Policies : Migration, Gender and Religious Engagement (10h)
In order to help students preparing their Master’s thesis in the field of EU diplomacy and external action studies, they also take part in the compulsory course on research methodology:
In addition, students enrol in a compulsory Language Course throughout the academic year. Except for French, these courses are usually offered exclusively at a beginners’ level, thus allowing students to add another language to their skills.
In the second semester, students choose four Optional Courses and follow two compulsory courses which build on the knowledge and skills acquired in the first semester: an intensive, one-week simulation exercise involving interactive role play on how the European Union responds to international crises, and a course on the comprehensive European Neighbourhood Policy and beyond:
as well as one of the following two compulsory courses:
or