Master's Programme in European Studies, Social science track

Education facts

Code: S2EUS

This programme deals with key European challenges and dilemmas from diverse disciplinary perspectives. You will increase your knowledge and sharpen your ability to analyse and evaluate the complexities of the social, political, economic and cultural developments in Europe. The study environment is active, international and welcoming, with an emphasis on research informed teaching. There are four different tracks. The Social Science Track The Humanities Track The Double Degree Track with Konstanz University , Germany The Double Degree Track with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, US

Entry requirements

Social science track 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 (180 credits) with a minimum 90 credits of courses in humanities discipline(s) such as Cultural Sciences, History, History of Ideas, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or equivalent. Three years of studies (180 credits, equivalent of a Bachelor’s Degree) at the Law, or equivalent. Applicants must prove their 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. Any other entry requirements are documented in the respective course syllabus.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Master's Programme in European Studies, Social science track

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 1 September 2025

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %