European Studies: Modern European Studies MA

About this degree

The Modern European Studies pathway focuses on the emergence of modern Europe, the political implications of integration, and its transition from competing nation states and forms of governance to an expanding political and economic union. Students take complementary optional modules, which may be national, regional or European in scope. Supervision and teaching is available from world-leading researchers from SELCS and CMII, with 83% of SELCS-CMII research activity being graded 4* ‘world leading’ and 3* ‘internationally excellent’ in the REF 2021.

The emergence of modern Europe is a critical topic in today’s society, and this degree enables you to gain a crucial understanding of the subject. The European Studies: Modern European Studies MA is an interdisciplinary programme that explores integration, competing nation states, governance and more. Taught at the UCL Centre for Multidisciplinary and Intercultural Inquiry (CMII), you’ll be equipped to explore a range of future career options.

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 4

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Previous graduates of this MA have used their extensive knowledge and understanding of European institutions, policies and society to obtain positions within the European Union. The high level of interdisciplinary training and research skills offered by the programme have equipped others for positions as researchers in UK and European universities, museums and non-governmental agencies. The emphasis on written and verbal communication, collation and presentation of research and analysis have provided transferable skills for the fields of accountancy, law and PR. CMII graduates go on to work in varied roles across the public, private and charitable sectors, as well as working as consultants, teachers and in the fields of arts, heritage, publishing, media and policy.