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Master studiesPolitical science courses currently form part of the curriculum of two master’s programmes: Master in European Governance and Master in Legislative Studies. The principal objective of the Master in European Governance is to educate experts in European public policy, providing an advanced-level training in political science complemented by a wider interdisciplinarity. Successful graduates will acquire an advanced-level knowledge of the functioning of the institutional system of the European Union, as well as of a wider range of European public policies (particularly in the areas of economic, social and environmental policy). They will also develop transferable skills (data analysis; report-writing; oral presentation, etc.) useful in a range of careers, and familiarise themselves with the working methods of the European institutions and/or private sector firms (often through internship possibilities). |
The programme is principally taught in English, with all compulsory courses available in English and a range of English-language optional courses also available, allowing students to complete all degree requirements. A range of optional courses is available in French. The Master in Legislative Studies aims to further the knowledge and studies in the functioning of contemporary decision-making processes at regional, national, European and international levels. The course is a blend of theoretical and practical approaches geared toward securing the employability of future graduates as they chose their career paths, in either the public or the private sector. The programme consists of lectures and seminars delivered by both academics and practitioners, specialised in public administration, law, ethics, geography, philosophy, polytechnics, political science and sociology. The programme operates under the auspices of the Chair for Research in Parliamentary Studies of the Chamber of Deputies of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, at the University of Luxembourg. It is also the result of a partnership with the General Secretariat of the European Parliament, and the fruition of a unique teaching and research partnership among the University of Luxembourg, Aix-Marseille University, Babes-Bolyai University and Université Laval. The course is taught in French (75%) and English (25%).
Doctoral studiesApplications are welcomed from candidates wishing to pursue doctoral studies in Political Science. Successful candidates will work closely with their doctoral supervisor in the development and execution of their individual research project.They will also benefit from a broad range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary training, seminar and conference opportunities offered both by the University of Luxembourg and trough our extensive international network of partners. Entry Requirements Preparing Your Application • Professor Anna-Lena Högenauer The subject proposed must clearly fall within one of the axes of the Institute of Political Science; supervision cannot be offered outside of these areas, regardless of the general merits of the application. Preliminary Application Process You will normally receive a decision on your initial application within four weeks of its submission during University terms. At this stage, you will either receive a decision that we are unable to proceed further with your application or a conditional offer of acceptance. A conditional offer is an agreement in principle by a member of faculty to supervise your PhD work, and to support your formal application both for admission to the University as a research student and, where applicable, for financial support. Admission to the University Funding Project-based doctoral studentships and assistantships will also periodically be available. Interested candidates should reply to individual advertisements for these positions as opportunities arise. Please note that there is no provision for a general or rolling consideration of applications for such positions, and applications should thus not be submitted outside of specific competitions. Degree Regulations Training Alumni |