The Erasmus Mundus MA programme Euroculture is a unique, multilingual, interdisciplinary and inter-university project. Its aim is to prepare graduates from Europe and third-countries for professions in which knowledge of present Europe and European Union institutions are of relevance. The focus of the programme is on cultural and social developments: its inheritance as well as its standards, values and citizenship. Because of the multidisciplinary studies approach, the Euroculture programme stands out from many other European Regional Studies programmes. From the beginning of the programme in 1999, Euroculture was used as a concept to reflect in an interdisciplinary way on the many different expressions and manifestations of self-understandings of societies, social groups and individuals of, about and within Europe. Its core questions are:
Whether, to what extent and in which forms does a common and unique European culture exist and how is it related to other regional or non-European cultures?
How is Europe and how are cultural transformations perceived within Europe and from the outside?
What is the mutual impact of political and social processes on European culture(s) and culture(s) in Europe?
These questions are discussed and analysed in an interdisciplinary setting which includes the knowledge of historical perspectives, political issues, social relations, legal issues and religious traditions.
Through the exchange with other European universities, the Euroculture Master of Arts programme also offers the chance to gain experience with other languages, perspectives and cultural practices.
As of September/October 2006, the load of the programme is 90 ECTS-credits, which equals 16 months of full time study. The Euroculture programme brings together some 120 students who have to pass a selection procedure to be admitted. The programme is taught in the native language and/or in English and is open to students who have successfully completed a university BA programme in the fields of European Studies, History, Theology, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, International Relations, Law, Cultural studies, Anthropology, Psychology or Sociology.
The Erasmus Mundus MA programme Euroculture for advanced students is offered by a consortium of six well-established European universities.
GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIA & PROCEDURE
Euroculture Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Candidates for Category B will be selected according to common selection criteria which will be taken into consideration altogether:
* Candidates must have completed a good level first cycle degree (academic BA degree) in a discipline of relevance to Euroculture (Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences) before 1 September 2010.
*Mark and quality of first degree (Which mark and from what university or programme)
oAcademic excellence: Weighing / type of awarding institution of first university degree
oAcademic excellence: Weighing / academic achievement of student’s first degree
*Degree close to Euroculture programme
*Prognosis about academic potential based on time spent to receive first degree and way of conducting studies (Short and focused; if longer, then with additional and relevant extra-curricular activities, richness of degree programme depending on field)
*Motivation for Euroculture course (expectations, own contribution)
*Language abilities and practical application in studying or working
oLanguage abilities and practical application in studying or working - English (as evident in supplied test score, letter of motivation, etc.)
oLanguage abilities and practical application in studying or working – other languages besides English (proof, study or work experience)
*Work experience in related fields (type of job, duration, how long, reasons to finish)
*Having worked or studied abroad (outside the country and in a different language and cultural environment)
*Personal competences (abilities/qualities) relevant for succesful participation in the Euroculture course programme (to work and learn in an interdisciplinary environment with heavy workload and group work)
*Geographical and gender balance of the selected European students: no more than 2 of the selected European students should come from the same country
*Only complete applications will be considered
Contact detail: euroculture@rug.nl
Moreinfo: http://www.euroculturemaster.org
