Master in Border Studies
The Master in Border Studies is a two-year joint international study programme addressing the complex economic, political, social and cultural issues of borders and of border regions in Europe and beyond. Discover the Master with our Alumni
The multilingual courses are taught in German, French and English in three countries at four different universities:
Addressing the challenging questions of the 21st century In the wake of the abolition of regular border controls in Europe and the fall of the iron curtain, the field of Border Studies has opened up new objects of research and has experienced a noticeable development boost. At the same time European societies experience the challenges of new closing of borders. The Master in Border Studies provides students with the major concepts and analytical tools to understand the social, cultural, political and economic challenges of border regions and cross-border cooperations. Students gain theoretical knowledge of border problems, border cultures, border literatures and constructions of “otherness”. Students acquire the needed skills to play a crucial part in the increasing discussions on national and European identities, worldwide mobilities, migration, cultural diversity, citizenship and cross-border cooperation – especially in the Greater Region. Students may specialise in one of the two tracks:
Career opportunitiesThe Master in Border Studies prepares for a career in cross-border and intercultural working settings, especially in border regions in Europe (such as the Greater Region) and beyond. More specific career perspectives included:
Why study Border Studies at the University of the Greater Region?
Further information about the University of the Greater Region in general and the Master in Border Studies in particular can be found here. The programme benefits from the recognition and the support of the Université franco-allemande ¦ Deutsch-Französische Hochschule. As a consequence, students can benefit from mobility grants. |
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Any questions? Contact us for information about registration and studying at the University of Luxembourg: help@uni.lu |