European Studies and Policies (Master’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 an adequate scope II. university degree. With its content focus and additional activities, the presented study program responds to the needs of modern practice, 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 training 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. A prerequisite for obtaining such transferable competences is the fact that students have a set of knowledge, skills and competences in the field of political science and European studies, i.e. a sufficient wealth of knowledge 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 from the areas of the functioning of the state and its parts, the European Union, international relations and security, which are supplemented with knowledge associated with ongoing political and social processes at individual levels of governance.

The graduate of the master's degree of the study program European studies and politics 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. Theoretical knowledge and acquired skills can be directly applied by the student during individual teaching activities, as well as applied to several possibilities of professional practice, thereby verifying and deepening them into the form of practical competences.

A graduate of the 2nd degree of university studies (master's degree) of the study program European Studies and Politics deepens his basic knowledge and knowledge from the previous bachelor's study 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 education. This scope provides the graduate with readiness for analytical tasks in the agenda of state and international organizations. The graduate has an expanded and deepened professional base necessary for solving independent tasks and, thanks to practically oriented teaching, can contribute and participate in the creation of various sectoral policies of a European nature.

As part of 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 deepen the acquired 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 possesses in-depth knowledge and competences important for comparing the functioning of policies in an international framework, especially in the European Union, and thus can propose procedures and tools for solving individual practical problems.

At the same time, the graduate is 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 his/her 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 are ready to look for solutions for modern Europe, which is served by several practically focused activities implemented directly in the teaching process. The range of knowledge will enable the graduate to enter practical life or to continue in the third degree of study.

A graduate of the European Studies and Policies 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 experts for European politics who will be focused on achieving qualitative results based on more in-depth quantitative studies. As the presented SP deals with solving the problems of human society at the present time, the content of individual subjects therefore reflects current events. For this reason, during their studies, students are motivated and challenged through several activities to solve questions in crisis situations of society, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, i.e. for example, how government policies are aimed at achieving economic stability and growth, managing environmental quality, or ongoing achieving economic stability and growth, managing environmental quality, or ongoing social and political change.

In general, the goal of the master's degree study of a given SP is to prepare graduates to solve these problems systematically and at the same time establish broader theoretical connections. Graduates and their abilities to compare and work with individual European policies and political discourses are deepened and have the competencies 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.

The students' qualifications, which mean the completion of the second cycle of the qualification framework of the European Higher Education Area (level 7), are as follows:

• The student demonstrates deep and cross-sectional knowledge in the field of study, including knowledge of contexts and relations to related fields, which in this cycle builds on his bachelor's degree education.
• The student knows and understands the theories, methods and procedures that are used in the field, with possible application in science and research.
• 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, when solving problems within his field of study.
• The student demonstrates the ability to actively collect and interpret new relevant data and information, integrate and use them in applications for the development of the field using theory and research and development procedures.
• The student can solve theoretical and practical tasks in the field in a creative way with the aim of creating his own professional attitude and judgment, i.e. possesses competences in the field of relevant social, scientific or ethical issues and for the development of the field by acquiring new knowledge when solving the mentioned tasks.
• The student knows how to adequately share the information obtained, his topics and ideas for solving problems, both to the professional and to the lay public.
• The student has a comprehensive framework of knowledge, personal and educational skills (including soft-skills) as well as competences that are necessary to enter professional life or continue further studies at the III. level of education. Whereas, in accordance with the wording of the European Qualification Framework, competence means that the student has demonstrated the ability to use the acquired knowledge, skills, or other abilities in the study or later in work situations as well as in their further professional or personal development.

• management employee of state administration, local government, public sector, in the field of volunteering and non-profit sector
• independent expert/manager in scientific research and pedagogical institutions
• independent analyst in multinational institutions, analytical organizations, think tanks
• independent expert/manager for the needs of specialized professions at the level of the European Union and its institutions
• political analyst
• independent expert/manager in the media
• professional lecturer/specialist – lecturer of further education
• independent expert/manager of the European Employment Services (EURES)
• independent expert/manager of the state administration for education
• specialist/ manager for regional and rural development
• independent professional/specialist 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 field of science development, research and innovation
• specialist in the field of legislation creation
• independent expert/manager of the local government for the field of education and sports
• independent expert/manager in the field of parliamentary and government agenda
• independent expert/manager for foreign political and trade-economic diplomatic and consular activity
• manager of EU funds
• independent expert/manager of research and development
• independent expert/manager of the state administration for general internal administration
• independent expert/manager of the parliamentary and government agenda
• independent expert/manager/specialist in verification of EU fund incentives
• independent expert/manager/specialist for irregularities of EU funds
• independent expert/manager/specialist in monitoring operational programs of EU funds
• independent expert/manager/specialist in the field of parliamentary and government agenda
• independent professional/management administrative worker
• manager/ further education specialist
• manager/ specialist for the field of education and development of workers
• manager/specialist for education and development of human resources
• manager/ human resource development specialist
• manager/ specialist in employee education and training
• 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.

Successful completion of the B.Sc. study program.

Applicants must deliver a medical certificate on the applicant's ability to perform professional practice during their studies no later than on the day of registration (valid for the Social Services and Counseling study program). As a mandatory part of the application for a master's degree, applicants must submit a university diploma, a certificate of state examination, an addendum to the diploma for graduates of study programs, for graduates of study fields, proof of completed exams and credits (certified copies), confirmation of payment of the fee for the admission procedure and a curriculum vitae . Graduates of other fields of study can also apply for the course.

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