The Master's Degree Programme in European Studies (MES)
Contact information
Programme coordinator:
Leena Malkki, Dr.Soc.Sc.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Network for European Studies (NES)
P.O.Box 17
Arkadiankatu 7 (3rd floor)
00014 University of Helsinki
phone: +358 9 191 28880
leena.malkki(at)helsinki.fi
Office hours Mo 13-14 during teaching periods
STUDY GUIDE: GENERAL HISTORY
I INTRODUCTION
European Studies workshop (MES320, 6 ECTS)
The European Studies workshop introduces the students to their studies in the multidisciplinary MES programme. Students also make their personal study plans with the programme coordinator in the beginning of their studies.
More detailed information on the content and requirements will be delivered to the students during the orientation and at the start of the lectures and workshop.
II MAJOR SUBJECT STUDIES (25 ECTS)
Information on teaching available in WebOodi (course catalogues)
| Research Methods in History | (10 ECTS) |
| European History or European Urban History | (15 ECTS) |
III MASTER'S THESIS SEMINARS (15 ECTS)
Master's Thesis Seminar at the Department |
(10 ECTS) |
Multidisciplinary European Studies Seminar (MES 350, 5 ECTS)
Organised by the Network for European Studies.
IV MASTER'S THESIS (40 ECTS)
The requirements of the Master's thesis vary depending on the faculty and department. More information will follow during the studies.
V ELECTIVES (24 ECTS)
Elective studies and teaching in the current academic year
VI OTHER STUDIES (10 ECTS)
Academic Writing
This course is highly recommended to all first-year MES students.
Other language studies or some other optional courses. The University of Helsinki provides excellent possibilities for studying languages and it is highly recommended that the student takes courses in foreign languages. Language Center
· Skills for working life (5 ECTS) OR Practical Training (5 ECTS)