Master's thesis for European Studies

Education facts

Code: EU2500

Each student will formulate, plan and complete a Master's thesis in a given span of time. Writing the Master's thesis will develop students' ability to plan and manage large projects, and collect and analyze social science data to answer an original research question of relevance to European studies. Each student will be assigned a supervisor for the thesis work. Students will present and defend the thesis at a final seminar, as well as act as a discussant on another students thesis. In order to facilitate the aims and learning outcomes of the course, the course is organized around a series of working seminars, where students are expected to contribute both with their ideas and work with their own thesis, as well as with their comments on other students work. The preparation and planning of the Master's thesis start during the fall semester.

Entry requirements

The requirement for admission to the course is a passed grade on at least two of the core courses in the Master's Programme in European Studies, a total of 20 credits, and a passed grade on one semi-elective course, 15 credits, and a passed grade on one method course at the advanced level, 15 credits, 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.

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 thesis for European Studies

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 7 June 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %