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General Description: Objective(s) of a study programme: The study programme aims to enable students to pursue research-related careers in areas of European integration, such as European and international organisations, associations and multinational companies. Drawing on an interdisciplinary and transnational set of subjects, students will explore European societies' historical, social, political and cultural processes and the role of Europe and its individual communities as global actors. Learning outcomes: Learning outcomes: 1. knowledge and deep understanding of the complex processes of European integration, Europeanisation and globalisation, as well as the ability to trace their development, critically evaluate them and understand how the concepts of Europeanisation and globalisation have been and can be applied in different regions of Europe and to define their relations with other areas of the world and international organisations; 2. knowledge, understanding and the ability to explain how global and regional developments have shaped the role(s) of Europe and Europeans as international actors; 3. the ability to apply a range of theories, perspectives and methods from different analytical and theoretical approaches, combining them in a comprehensive and critical analysis of European integration, the EU's role in the world and its relations with other actors; 4. knowledge and understanding of the European institutions and decision-making policies and the ability to carry out independent scientific analysis; 5. the ability to apply different research methodologies and approaches in an integrated way, to compare concepts and explore their interactions; 6. knowledge and understanding of one's roots in a particular discipline and academic culture, and access to different educational ways of looking at other European actors and their correlation with globalisation processes; 7. the ability to communicate effectively, using appropriate terminology, with a variety of audiences; 8. the ability to apply social insights and concepts in the design and conduct of an independent study or research project and to present it in a scientifically sound article, report or thesis; 9. the ability to develop general and professional skills for a wide range of possible future jobs and activities in a global society; 10. the ability to develop the necessary social and communication skills to work independently and in collaboration in a substantially multidisciplinary and multicultural context. Activities of teaching and learning: The Master's programme in European Studies uses a blended learning approach. Compulsory online classes for all students are combined with electives taught in classrooms at all four universities. All students are strongly encouraged to spend study time in at least two universities during the programme, but physical mobility is not compulsory. As the responsibility for the online classes is shared between the four partners, the consortium ensures that all students gain an international learning experience through the hybrid modules. In addition, students can undertake a fully credited internship outside the university to develop their professional skills further. Methods of assessment of learning achievements: The dominant type of assessment in the programme is the essay. Other common types of examinations are oral, presentation or written, depending on the nature of the discipline and the local context of each university. Given the qualification objectives of this particular programme, greater emphasis is also placed on student portfolios, particularly in the hybrid modules. Framework: Study subjects (modules), practical training: The study programme is modular, and ECTS is applied throughout. All compulsory and optional modules in the first three semesters have 10 ECTS credits and consist of two separate courses (or an optional placement in the case of Module 9). In addition to the general online colloquium of 5 credits in the fourth and final semester, each partner university offers one 5-credit elective course. For the Master's thesis, all partners provide 20 ECTS credits. In addition to a general systematic introduction to the field of European Studies in Module 1, these compulsory modules present the thematic substance of the programme from a variety of disciplinary perspectives (law, history, political science), with a particular focus on European foreign policy (Module 4) and development policy (Module 7). The other half of the programme consists of five optional modules proposed by the partner institutions in line with their strengths and research areas. Each module consists of two on-site (offline) courses on a standard and overarching theme, e.g. European regions or social transformations in Europe. Students take these elective courses at the four partner universities according to their chosen mobility pathways and personal interests. In elective modules 9 and 10, students can choose to do a research placement at one of the partner universities or a professional station outside the university instead of taking classes (offline). In the last semester, there was a compulsory joint online colloquium for all students working on a Master's thesis. Physical mobility is strongly recommended (recommended in semesters 3 and 4) but not required. Specialisations: All applicants must indicate which university they wish to apply to, which mobility pathways they prefer based on their interests, and the different specialisations partner universities offer. Optional courses: 45 ECTS are available for students' choices. Distinctive features of a study programme: Joint degree programme. Access to professional activity or further study: Access to professional activity: Graduates would be qualified to work as experts, analysts, advisors and consultants in a wide range of public, non-governmental and private institutions and to carry out research activities in various academic institutions. Access to further study: Graduates can continue their studies in third cycle (PhD) study programmes in political sciences or related social sciences in Lithuania and abroad.
