International and European Governance at University of Münster

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This integrated study programme of the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Lille (IEP Lille) and the Institute of Political Science of the University of MÃ¼nster has existed now for more than twenty years.Â The unique features of the combined Bachelor's and Master's degree in "International and European Governance" are both the Franco-German cooperation and the international focus. Thanks to integrated stays in France (with a duration of at least 40% of the time spent in the programme), students have the opportunity to gain deep insight into another culture and university system without prolonging their studies. The cooperation is licensed by the Franco-German University, which supports our students during their studies abroad with a scholarship. The study programme in Lille follows a multidisciplinary approach with courses in Economy, Law, History, and Political Science, and it offers many specialisations at the Master's level, including European affairs,Â international trade andÂ finance, and sustainable development. Furthermore, the curriculum at MÃ¼nster is characterised by its strong emphasis on political science, focussing on topics of (global and regional) governance as well as civil society. Additionally, students can choose electives in the field of geography, economics, communications and sociology. The aim of the programme is to enhance the understanding as well as the analysing processes of international and European governance. Therefore, special attention is paid to scientific methodological training and the integration of theory and empiricism. Students learn to reflect critically on processes of globalisation. They studyÂ issues concerning international political economy such as sustainable consumption and financial crises and engage in scientific realms of multi-layered governance processes. The aim is to enable the students to reflect upon Europe's role in the world, contextualising historical and political developments to establish a better understanding of current conflicts and challenges. The transfer of knowledge is application-oriented, enabling students to critically assess political processes as well as cultural and social connections. For this, the students have to complete a mandatory two-month internship in the fourth year (first Master's year), and they have the optional opportunity to undergo a second internship of fiveÂ to six months in their last year (second Master's year).