Central & East European, Russian & Eurasian Studies (Erasmus Mundus International Master)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-08-01 | - |
Program Overview
This Erasmus Mundus International Master's program in Central & East European, Russian & Eurasian Studies offers a unique opportunity to study in three different countries, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the region and its global significance. Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge for careers in policy-making, higher education, and business. The program emphasizes continuous assessment, blended learning, and language tuition, preparing students for success in a globalized world.
Program Outline
Central & East European, Russian & Eurasian Studies (Erasmus Mundus International Master)
Degree Overview
This innovative two-year program, delivered by leading experts in their field, offers you the unique opportunity to study and research in at least three different countries at renowned partner institutions. You'll graduate with a multiple degree according to your chosen pathway, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the region and its place in the global order.
Objectives:
- Equip graduates with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by the states and societies of Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and Eurasia.
- Analyze their place within the new global order.
- Provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to pursue careers in policy-making, foreign ministries, the EU, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, higher education, and business.
Program Description:
The program is divided into three predefined mobility periods at three different universities across Europe, Russia, and Eurasia. A fourth flexible period allows for independent study. This structure enables you to engage with a variety of perspectives on the program's core themes.
Research Proposal:
At the end of semester 1 in year 1, you'll submit a research proposal. This will determine your future mobility patterns and study pathway diversification in semester 2. In year 2, you'll continue under the same study pathway. The research proposal significantly influences your allocation to the year 2 pathway partner, where you'll undertake coursework.
Outline
Year 1 - Semester 1 (University of Tartu)
- Core Courses:
- Introduction to Central and East European, Russian and Eurasian Studies
- Language (Polish, Hungarian, or Russian)
- Social Sciences methodology
- Optional Courses (selection may vary):
- The Essentials of Biopolitics
- Extreme Right-Wing Movements and Populism
- The Baltic Sea Region in International System
- Political Systems in the Post-Soviet Space
- EU-Russia Relations
- The Politics of History and Memory
- Theories of European Integration
- Diplomacy
- Regional Integration Processes in Europe and Eurasia
- Democratic Innovations and Network Governance
- Globalisation
- International relations
- Political Theory and Ethics
Year 1 - Semester 2 (University of Glasgow)
- Specialist Pathway Selection:
- Central and East European Studies
- Russian Studies
- Eurasian Studies
- Western Balkans Studies
- Core Courses (specific to chosen pathway):
- Statehood and Nationality in Russia, Central and Eastern Europe (Central and East European Studies)
- Russia, China and the International Politics of Eurasia (Russian Studies)
- Contested states: The Caucasus after 1991 (Eurasian Studies)
- Yugoslavia and After: themes and controversies (Western Balkans Studies)
- Language (specific to chosen pathway):
- Hungarian or Polish (Central and East European Studies)
- Russian (Russian, Eurasian, and Western Balkans Studies)
- Optional Courses (selection may vary):
- Contested States: The Caucasus after 1991
- De-facto states in the post-Soviet space
- Russia, China and the International Politics of Eurasia
- Yugoslavia and After: themes and controversies
- Statehood and Nationality in Russia, Central and Eastern Europe
- Crime and Corruption in the Former Soviet Union
Summer School:
- Focuses on research methods (non-credit bearing)
Year 2 - Semester 1 (Pathway Specific)
- Central and East European Studies:
- Corvinus University of Budapest
- Jagellonian University, Kraków
- Eurasian Studies:
- KIMEP University, Almaty
- Ilia State University, Tbilisi
- University of Sarajevo
- Western Balkans Studies:
- University of Sarajevo
Year 2 - Semester 2 (Pathway Specific)
- Continues the mobility pattern started in semester 1.
- One-year study mobilities in the region strengthen language skills acquired during Year 1.
- Dissertation completion under the principle supervision of the pathway partner institution, with Glasgow and Tartu as co-supervisors.
Assessment
Assessment methods may vary depending on the specific courses and modules. Some examples include:
- Essays
- Dissertation
- Presentations
- Exams
- Group projects
- Case studies
- Portfolios The program emphasizes continuous assessment, providing regular feedback to students on their progress.
Teaching
The program is taught by a team of experienced and internationally recognized academics. Teaching methods include:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Independent study
- Research projects
- Field trips The program utilizes a blended learning approach, combining traditional classroom teaching with online resources and activities. This allows for flexibility and caters to diverse learning styles.
Careers
Graduates of this program are prepared for careers in:
- Policy-making (government, foreign ministries, EU, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations)
- Higher education
- Business
Other
- Language tuition: Language tuition is available throughout the program.
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree: The degree is awarded by a consortium comprising the University of Glasgow, University of Tartu, and other partners from the region.
- Contingency plans: Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many forms of cooperation with the Russian partner university are no longer possible. The Russian pathway can be completed at one of the other consortium partners.
Tuition fees for 2024-25 IntM Fees for the 2 year programme: UK/EU and non-EU programme countries Full time fee: £7,420 per annum or €8,391 per annum All other countries Full time fee: £16,000 per annum or €18,094 per annum The fees charged to students reflect the fee and funding regime established by the European Commission in respect of Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Degree programmes. This means that, for this programme, fees paid by Programme Country students (EU, EEA [Iceland, Norway, Lichtenstein] and ERASMUS associated countries [Turkey, FYR Macedonia, Serbia]) are the same as those paid by UK students. The fees listed here cover tuition only. As the programme contains various mobility periods, students (funded and self-funded) will need to cover their own airfares between each chosen partner.
