European Governance

MSc European Governance

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)



Learn to analyse issues of European governance from different angles, involving law, and public administration in an interdisciplinary environment.



- Unique double-masters degree from UCD and Utrecht University



- Multidisciplinary degree includes law, political science and public administration



- Internship with organisation that deals with European governance issues



Who should apply?



Full Time option suitable for:



Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes



The programme was developed for graduates in the social sciences and related disciplines who are interested in, or working in, the area of European governance.



Course Description

- This innovative two-year double-masters degree from University College Dublin and the Utrecht University investigates vital questions facing European countries today.



- It will equip you with the knowledge and skills to answer these questions and formulate appropriate responses to the challenges they pose. In Year 1 you study in UCD with a particular focus on Law and Governance of the EU, and European Political Economy.



- In Year 2, you study in the Utrecht University in the Netherlands and complete a research internship as part of your masters thesis, which is co-supervised by both universities.



- You graduate with two masters degrees – an MSc in European Governance from UCD and an MSc in European Governance from the Utrecht University



Programme Outcomes

Specialised and detailed knowledge in EU Governance and Law; Application of knowledge and understanding and enhanced capacity for problem solving in the context of EU law and governance; Understanding of the interdisciplinary context of EU governance and law; Ability to communicate their ideas.



Student Internships

In the final semester, all students write a thesis as part of a research internship within an organisation that deals with issues of European governance. This can be an EU organisation in Brussels or an organisation working at the national, regional or local level. The dissertation is supervised jointly by UCD and the University of Utrecht.

Year 1 - University College Dublin



You will study six modules worth ten credits each in UCD Sutherland School of Law and UCD School of Politics and International Relations (60 credits in total).



These are the current modules for 2023/24 but are subject to change. Each of the following modules carries 10 credits unless otherwise specified.



Core Modules



LAW41040 Law and Governance of the EU (Autumn)

POL41650 The Global Political Economy of Europe (Autumn)

POL42090 Engaging Brussels (Spring)

Optional Modules



Autumn



LAW40120 Foundations of Environmental Law

LAW40150 International Competition Law

LAW40780 Law of the ECHR

POL40050 Theories of International Relations

POL40140 Theories of Global Justice

POL40160 Comparative Public Policy

POL40540 Comparative European Politics

POL40950 Introduction to Statistics

POL41020 Politics of Human Rights

POL41510 Politics and Change in the Middle East and North Africa

POL42070 Politics of (mis-)information

POL42470 Gender Identity & Difference

POL42490 Politics of Ireland North & South

Spring



LAW41090 Climate Change Law and Policy

LAW42170 Behavioural Laws

POL40100 Politics of Development

POL40370 International Political Economy

POL40610 EU Foreign, Security, and Defence Policy

POL40970 Politics of European Governance

POL41640 Qualitative Research Methods for Political Science

POL41780 The Politics of Inequality

POL42050 Quantitative Text Analysis

POL42480 Contemporary Election Campaigns: Democratic Norms and Empirical Research

POL42500 Politics of Authoritarianism

Year 2 - Utrecht University



Year 2 is taken at Utrecht University focusing on an interdisciplinary study of European governance, using the combined insights of law, economics, public administration and organisational science.



You will study four modules worth fifteen credits each in the School of Law, Economics and Governance (60 credits in total).



Research Internship and Thesis (30 credits)



In the final semester, all students write a thesis as part of a research internship within an organisation that deals with issues of European governance. This can be an EU organisation in Brussels or an organisation working at the national, regional or local level. The dissertation is supervised jointly by UCD and the Utrecht University.

You will need:



If English is not your native language, unless you have done your primary degree through English in an English speaking country, an English language qualification is required for all programmes. Exceptional cases will be decided on a case-by-case basis.



MSc European Governance



You will need:



This programme is intended for applicants with an upper second class honours or international equivalent in a primary degree in a relevant subject such as archaeology, development studies, economics, EU studies, geography, global studies, history, international relations, law, philosophy, political science, public policy,social science, sociology, .



Relevant professional experience may also be taken into account.



Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 7.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in each element) or equivalent.

Please apply directly to Utrecht University:



http://www.uu.nl/masters/en/european-governance/admission-and-application



Note application is directly via Utrecht University and not through the online application system in UCD

How to apply?



Please apply directly to Utrecht University: http://www.uu.nl/masters/en/european-governance/admission-and-application



Note application is directly via Utrecht University and not through the online application system in UCD

2 years full-time.

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

Careers & Employability

The skill set acquired in this double degree opens up a wide-range of job opportunities in local, regional and national governments; EU institutions; other European organisations; non-profit and for-profit organisations; and consultancy firms that deal with issues of European governance.