European Studies and Policies (Bachelor’s)

The study program European Studies and Politics is aimed at providing a comprehensive framework of knowledge, skills and competences in the field of national and European politics in the adequate scope of the first degree of university studies. Despite the fact that, in general, a bachelor's degree in Slovakia serves as preparation for further study, the presented study program responds to the needs of modern practice with its content focus and additional activities, which increasingly requires comprehensive training of graduates in the field of European public policy making. The study program is therefore developed on the basis of communication with experts from practice as well as employers and supplemented with activities for the overall development and preparation of national and European leaders. For this reason, the real results of the educational process focus on the preparation of graduates with complex skills and competencies with a practical focus, who are ready for independent analytical work. The prerequisite for obtaining such transferable competences is the fact that, in addition to the basics of political science and European studies, students have a sufficient knowledge base that is necessary for the analysis of political, social, economic and international aspects of various forms of governance and individual policies or political actors. Students in the study program of European studies and politics will acquire these skills and competences thanks to its interdisciplinary nature focused on a complex of knowledge in the areas of the functioning of the state and its parts, the European Union, international relations and security, which are supplemented with knowledge related to ongoing political and social processes. at individual levels of governance.

A graduate of the European studies and politics bachelor's degree program thus acquires a wide range of theoretical knowledge in the process of education, which enables him/her to orientate himself/herself in the processes of national and transnational politics. Can apply individual international political theories to analyze selected processes taking place within the state or outside it. He knows how to connect the acquired knowledge with practice, thanks to the opportunity to gain practical experience for his future career already during his studies. The student can apply the theoretical knowledge and acquired skills to several possibilities of professional practice, thereby verifying and deepening them into the form of practical competences.

A graduate of the 1st degree of higher education (Bachelor) of the study program European Studies and Policies will acquire basic knowledge and knowledge from the scientific base of political sciences, to the extent and level adequate to the degree of study according to the Qualification Framework in the European Higher Education Area. This basis determines the graduate's readiness for analytical tasks in the agenda of state and international organizations. The graduate has the professional basis for solving independent tasks and is able to contribute and participate in the creation of various sectoral policies of a European nature.

Since the study program also includes participation in several professional student events, discussions and workshops, the graduate is able to communicate in domestic and international forums. The graduate will master the professional language and concepts related to the creation and implementation of European policy, how to use them in the creation of new policies in order to demonstrate an understanding of the context and consequences of the problem and alternative decisions when proposing a solution. Furthermore, the graduate will learn to compare the functioning of policies in the international framework, especially in the European Union, and thus be able to propose procedures and tools for solving individual practical problems.

At the same time, the graduate will be able to organize work in working groups, cooperate in the preparation of public policy at the European, national and local level, analyze needs, identify and name problems, propose, create, implement, monitor and evaluate policies, conduct empirical research and interpret its results and apply research recommendations in practice.

The graduate is prepared to understand the interdisciplinary contexts of the functioning of modern political systems and regimes. And since the European dimension of policy-making is based on synergy and convergence, graduates will be prepared to seek solutions for modern Europe. The range of knowledge will enable him/her to continue to a second level of study or enable him/her to enter practical life. A graduate of the European Studies and Politics study program will find employment in state administration bodies, local governments, public sector entities, scientific research and teaching institutions, transnational institutions, analytical organizations, but also in the private sector, respectively. in the field of volunteering, in various positions (see below).

This program joins efforts to create European policy experts who will be focused on achieving qualitative results on the basis of more in-depth quantitative studies.

New graduates should have the skills of align and work with individual European politicians through apolitical discourses, or have the competence to collaborate on background and database studies that will determine social priorities. Graduates thus have the prerequisites to become impartial professionals in the field of policy analysis, European studies and processes, who could find employment in analytical units or similar departments in ministries or European institutions.

Student qualifications that mark the completion of the first cycle of the qualification framework of the European Higher Education Area, namely:

• The student demonstrates knowledge and understanding in the field of study, which in this cycle builds on his/her general secondary education and subsequently develops and deepens it in accordance with the focus of their field of study.
• The student can apply his/her knowledge and understanding in a way that indicates a professional approach to his/her future work or profession, i.e. the student demonstrates competences that are usually manifested through the preparation and implementation of a professional discussion using relevant argumentation in accordance with the rules of conducting a polite and professional discussion, while solving problems within the field of study.
• The student demonstrates the ability to collect and interpret relevant data and information in order to form his/her own professional position and judgement, i.e. possesses competences in the field of relevant social, scientific or ethical issues.
• The student knows how to adequately share the information obtained, his topics and ideas for solving problems, both with the professional and the lay public.
• The student has a comprehensive framework of knowledge, personal and educational skills (including soft skills) as well as the competencies necessary to continue further studies at II. level of education.

• employee of the state administration, local government, public sector, volunteering and non-profit sector
• professional worker in scientific research and teaching institutions
• independent analyst in multinational institutions, analytical organizations, think tanks
• assistant professor for the needs of specialized professions at the level of the European Union and its institutions
• political analyst
• professional worker in the media
• specialist lecturer - further education lecturer
• European Employment Services (EURES) specialist
• expert employee of the state administration for education
• specialist for regional and rural development
• professional worker in the field of international relations
• specialist (manager) for EU funds methodology
• specialist (manager) of EU funds programming
• specialist in the control of EU funds
• specialist in the development of science, research and innovation
• specialist in the field of legislation creation
• expert employee of the municipality for the field of education and sports
• expert worker in the field of parliamentary and government agenda
• expert worker for foreign political and trade-economic diplomatic and consular activity
• manager of EU funds
• research and development worker (manager).
• expert employee of the state administration for general internal administration
• parliamentary and government agenda manager
• specialist in verification of EU fund incentives
• specialist (manager) for irregularities of EU funds
• specialist in monitoring operational programs of EU funds
• specialist in the field of parliamentary and government agenda
• general administrative worker
• continuing education manager
• manager for the area of ​​training and development of workers
• manager of training and development of human resources
• human resource development manager
• employee education and training manager
• Training & Development Manager
• Training & Human Resources Development Manager
• supervisor of administrative staff

ADMISSION CONDITIONS FOR THE BACHELOR'S STUDIES:

Admission conditions for DAILY and EXTERNAL forms of study.

The basic condition for admission to bachelor's studies according to Act no. 131/2002 Coll. on universities and on the amendment and addition of certain laws, as amended, the acquisition of a complete secondary education or a complete secondary professional education is completed by the matriculation exam.

For the admission of an applicant to a bachelor's study program, the following will be authoritative:

• grades from subjects on the matriculation exam,
• medical certificate (study program of social services and counseling) - applicants must deliver a medical certificate on the applicant's ability to carry out professional practice during their studies no later than on the day of registration.

The application for bachelor's degree studies includes a curriculum vitae, confirmation of payment of the admission fee, and a certified copy of the graduation certificate. Applicants who graduate in the academic year 2023/2024 will have their study results confirmed by the secondary school. The matriculation certificate (certified copy) will be sent to the applicant after the matriculation exam has been completed, or delivered for enrollment.

Applicants for study will be ranked based on the result of the matriculation exam.

Study applicants will be conditionally admitted to the study, with the condition that they must additionally submit their graduation certificate no later than on the day of registration for the study.

GENERAL DATA ON THE ADMISSION PROCEDURE

The applicant can submit applications for the study of several study programs, he will indicate only one study program on one application. The applicant pays the fee for each submitted application separately to the faculty account number by bank transfer.

Coordinator for students with specific needs: PhDr. Darina Kubíčková, PhD.

TUITION FEES IN EXTERNAL STUDY PROGRAMS

• B.Sc. study programs:
  • three-year study programs - €900 per year
  Mgr. study programs:
  • two-year study programs - €1,000 per year
  PhD. study programs: €1,200 per year

Annual tuition fees for a secondary education program conducted exclusively in a language other than the state language (the obligation to pay tuition fees arises only if a public higher education institution in the academic year in which the student began studying this study program accepted students for studies in the same field of study and degree in the study program that is also carried out in the state language): €1,000

The annual tuition fee of the SP conducted exclusively in a language other than the state language for a student who is not a citizen of a member state, nor does he have a permanent residence in a member state: €2,500 per year.

Fee for rigorous proceedings: €700

 

FEE FOR ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Submitting an application in printed form (paper): €35 for bachelor's studies* and master's studies, €50 for doctoral studies.

Electronic application submission: €35 for bachelor's studies* and master's studies, €50 for doctoral studies.

WE ALSO ACCEPT PURELY ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS!

An application can be submitted

a) by mail to the address: Study Department FSV UCM, Nám. J. Herdu 2, 917 01 Trnava,

b) in person: at the UCM office in Trnava

c) electronically (Fill out the electronic application, press the "confirm" button, then print and send to the address: Study Department FSV UCM)

Note: It is necessary to upload the required attachments to the electronic application, i.e. curriculum vitae, fee receipt, medical certificate (only Social Services and Counseling study program). The applicant must set the electronic application to the saved status, the registered status is not sufficient!

Bank:  Treasury
IBAN: SK59 8180 0000 0070 0007 1919
SWIFT: SPRSSKBAXXX
Account:  7000071919/8180
Variable Symbol:  52407
Constant symbol: 0308
Specific symbol: applicant's social security number without a slash

The fee must be paid exclusively by bank transfer!

* It is possible to submit an application without a fee for the admission procedure within the framework of FSV UCM promo events