245 Area studies Master's degrees found
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245 Area studies Master's degrees found
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University of Turku
Master’s Degree Programme in East Asian Studies
- Turku, Finland
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Master's Degree Programme in East Asian Studies (EAST) gives you a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of the dynamic societies of contemporary East Asia.
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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
M.A in African Studies
- Be'er Sheva, Israel
- Sde Boker, Israel
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The MA in African Studies is a year-and-a-half-long Program (three semesters). The first year is dedicated to formal study and coursework at BGU. Students must finish their required and electives classes over the course of two semesters during this first year. During the third semester, students must spend a minimum of three months on a local project in Africa.
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Tallinn University
Master of Arts in Estonian Studies
- Tallinn, Estonia
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Estonian Studies enables you to get a broad-based and interdisciplinary postgraduate degree and offers the possibility to see both the uniqueness and specifics of Estonia, the place of Estonia in a global context. Estonian Studies is in many respects the calling card of the Estonian State and is aimed at everybody who is interested in various aspects of Estonia. Come and study with us!
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Bar-Ilan University
MA in Political Science, track: Middle Eastern Religion and Politics
- Ramat Gan, Israel
MA
Full time
2 years
Distance learning
English
Since the turn of the millennium religious ideas and identities have increasingly shaped national and international politics, especially in the Middle East. This online MA program – led by Prof. Jonathan Fox, one of the world’s foremost experts in the field – provides a unique platform for understanding the role of religion in contemporary politics. We explore the potential of religions to unite and divide societies, to exacerbate conflict, or provide frameworks for peace. Whether you are planning a career in academia, policy research, diplomacy, conflict resolution, or the clergy, or whether you simply have a passion to understand the social forces that shape our world, this program is for you. This two-year, online MA program will provide you with a deep academic grounding in religious and Middle Eastern politics as well as in general political science. The program is taught entirely in English by leading experts. There are approximately six hours of online teaching each week, and the program is open to students anywhere in the world. We consider both religious politics and Middle Eastern politics important topics of study within political science. This program uniquely combines these topics, which include a broad survey of Middle Eastern politics as well as religious politics both in the Middle East and outside of the Middle East. At the same time, we provide courses that cover basic political science theory and methodology. Thus, while this course of study has a unique focus, it will also provide a broad foundation in the general discipline of political science. Bar-Ilan University’s Political Science Department is uniquely situated to provide this course of study. Its faculty is part of a 40+ year tradition of expertise and excellence in religious and Middle Eastern politics and includes world-class researchers and instructors on these topics. The department is also home to premier research centers and projects, which focus on these issues. These include the Religion and State Project, the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, the Middle East’s premier national security think tank, and the Argov Center for the Study of Israel and the Jewish People. Read more about this degree in this article.
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Eötvös Loránd University
International and European Taxation Program for Economists (part-time)
- Budapest, Hungary
Master
Part time
1 Year
On-Campus
English
The modern and progressive syllabus is designed to give the students the knowledge necessary to understand the ongoing tax issues of the world we live in. Our teaching staff ensure a well-balanced education in terms of theory and practice.
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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Masters in Euroforester
- Alnarp, Sweden
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This programme is a top choice for you who are open minded and wish to get profound understanding in forest management, ecology, planning and policy that goes beyond certain national traditions.
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University of Helsinki
Master in European and Nordic Studies
- Helsinki, Finland
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
European and Nordic studies (ENS) is an interdisciplinary master’s programme that takes you on a deep dive into current European and Nordic politics, societies, and cultures. It is intended for students who want to explore European issues and phenomena from various angles and understand the roots of current developments.
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University of Prešov
Master in European Studies
- Prešov, Slovakia
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Master in European Studies at the University of Prešov is a multidisciplinary program that provides a comprehensive examination of varied aspects of historical developments of Europe, its political and ideological transformations, interculturality and ethnic conflicts, migration processes, demographic crisis, etc. It also explores the institutional framework of the European Union, its policies, and integration processes.
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Ca' Foscari University of Venice
MA in Languages of Asia and North Africa for Business and International Cooperation - Southeast Asia Curriculum
- Venice, Italy
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This programme allows you to achieve proficiency in the Thai language and helps you acquire an in-depth knowledge of the economic, legal, historical and political aspects of the relevant geographical area.
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University of Tartu
MA in European Languages and Cultures
- Tartu, Estonia
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The master's programme provides knowledge and skills in a modern or classical language and culture.
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Palacky University
Master in Euroculture: Society, Politics and Culture in a Global Context
- Olomouc, Czech Republic
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The programme focuses on European culture in the broad sense, including politics, history, geography, law and stresses Europe in the wider world.
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Universidad de Murcia
Master's Degree in European Comparative Literature
- Murcia, Spain
Master
Full time
1 Year
On-Campus
Spanish
The Master's Degree in Comparative Literature is conceived as an initiation Master's Degree in Research in Literary Studies of the European tradition. The Master is considered as a way to specialize the already graduated student in the theoretical and methodological knowledge of Comparative Literature and European Literary Studies. In the first dimension with special emphasis on those theoretical-critical currents and methodological approaches of greater validity and current influence. In its development, the Master's study plan is conceived as a support for the historical knowledge of the European literary tradition through the study of various literary traditions in their interconnection, that is, as networks of fluid transversality and mutual influence.
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University of Wroclaw
Master in European Studies: EU Politics
- Wrocław, Poland
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The programme is offered by the Institute of European Studies (Faculty of Social Sciences) at the University of Wroclaw. The curriculum focuses on EU institutions, law, economics and policies, but also on specific knowledge related to European geopolitics, management and the information society.
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Aarhus University
MA in European Studies
- Aarhus, Denmark
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Master’s degree program in European studies focuses on European issues relating to politics, culture, and history. You will work with the theme of European diversity and everything that ties Europeans together. You will learn how to analyze the many issues and opportunities involved in European cooperation and in Europe as a whole.
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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
MA in China Studies
- Jerusalem, Israel
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Department of Asian Studies currently offers an English-language graduate program in the China section only. The MA program includes a wide variety of courses on Chinese history, archaeology, philosophy, intellectual history, political thought, traditional China’s interaction with Asian and European cultures, as well as culture, society, and politics in traditional, modern, and contemporary China.
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Master Programmes in Social Sciences Area studies
A masters degree in area studies is a post graduate program that is focused on imparting knowledge to individuals interested in and fascinated by foreign cultures. It is an interdisciplinary program that is designed to help build the student’s expertise in a specific region of the world and understand the various diverse international issues that are at play in the different world regions. Some of the core issues that are studied in the program include: health, migration, international conflicts, governance, law, development, decolonization, global population, globalization and the role of gender, classes and races in relation to how they shape the international contexts.
A student taking a master in area studies is expected to have a thorough understanding of all the aspects mentioned and an in depth understanding of the various aspects of life in the different world regions; this includes aspects such as economics, politics and social concepts. The fact that the program offers the students an interdisciplinary approach to the various studies undertaken gives the graduates a rich understanding of the various issues affecting the society; ranging from politics, history, the economy, and culture.
Students with an intellectual curiosity about other nations other than their own are attracted to the masters degree in area studies because it offers them an opportunity to pursue further studies in a subject that is of interest to them. There are career opportunities for the graduates in Foreign Service, international organizations, governmental agencies, and overseas businesses dealing with health, ecology, population and foreign trade issues.