Southern Europe has only recently been examined as a region with its own identity, distinct historical trajectory and independent presence in the world.

This is pertinent as much as it is urgent, given the region’s position on the cutting edge of contemporary global developments such as democratisation, populism and protest politics, secessionist movements, regional integration, transnational migration, new security challenges, North-South relations and new trade routes between East and West.

The International Master in South European Studies (EUROSUD) offers you the unique opportunity to engage in the multi-disciplinary study of the South European region with six partners over two years and gain a jointly awarded Master degree or a double Master degree, depending on the combination of three degree-awarding partners. It is recognised by the European Commission as an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD).

Programme Structure

Key Facts

Start

Our programme starts every year in September.

Award

International Master (IntM)

Duration

24 months is the length of the programme.

Contact

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • This Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) programme is unique in examining Southern Europe as a distinct region with its own identity and global role. Themes include democracy and protest, migration, social and economic change, nationalism, European integration and the new trade and security challenges that are reshaping the region.
  • Multiple mobility periods allow for a truly international learning experience. Immersion into South European society and culture, experience of diverse educational systems, and needs-based language training in all major South European languages offer in depth knowledge of the region.
  • Research and professional tracks are available for maximum choice in curriculum building. The research track leads to a dissertation while the professional track leads to a substantial work placement and a professional project.
  • EMJMD consortium partners include University of Glasgow, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Aix-Marseille Université, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, LUISS Guido Carli Rome and Instituto de Ciências Sociais da Universidade de Lisboa.
  • An innovative Winter School offering dissertation training will be held annually in February in ICS, University of Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Guest lectures and seminars are offered by scholars and policy practitioners who are leading experts in their field.

TUITION FEES

Please note that a £500 deposit will be required to secure a self-funded place on the programme. You will be advised of the deadline for this in your offer letter.

Please kindly note that EUROSUD previously received funding for ERASMUS MUNDUS Scholarships (2019-2022). However, entry for 2023-2025, the EUROSUD programme will run on a self-funded basis only. Please see our Funding Opportunities page which is regularly updated.

Home fees: £7,680 per annum (2 year programme)

EU/EEA fees: £9,680 per annum (2 year programme)

International fees: £15,680 per annum (2 year programme)

  • Home and EU: 8,400 €/£7,300 /per annum (2 year programme)
  • International: 16,607 €/£14,433 per annum (2 year programme)

Please note: Fees payable by EU students are the same as those paid by UK students. Nationals of non-EU Programme Countries as defined by the EACEA will also be charged Home and EU fees (Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Turkey).

Conversions to EUR have been calculated using the May 2021 rate of the European Commission’s approved currency convertor. Please note that fees are payable in GBP and therefore subject to exchange rates at the time of payment.

  • Home and EU: 7,637€/ £6,833 per annum (2 year programme)
  • International: 15,461€/ £13,833 per annum (2 year programme)

Fees paid by EU students are the same as those paid by UK students.

  • Home and EU: 7,180 €/ £6,500 per annum (2 year programme)
  • International:  14,595€/ £13,213 / per annum (2 year programme)
  • Home and EU: 6,650 €/£5,975 per annum (2 year programme)
  • International:  €14,100/£12,650 per annum (2 year programme)

FURTHER INFORMATION

Graduates will receive the International Master in South European Studies jointly from the University of Glasgow and one or two other partners from the following group: the Autonomous University of Madrid, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and LUISS Guido Carli. A double master degree will be received when third mobility takes place at the University of Aix-Marseille.

Career prospects include the civil service, diplomacy, regional organisations such as the Union for the Mediterranean and the European Union, international organisations such as NATO and the United Nations, journalism, public opinion and market research, non-governmental organisations and charities, teaching, academic research, business, tourism and international trade.

UK: You should have a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example GPA 3.0 or above) in any subject would be considered. An interest in politics, international affairs, geography, history, classics, law, languages, economics, sociology, anthropology, psychology, cultural and media studies would be beneficial.

EU and International: You can check your country-specific GPA requirements here

Interested? Apply now.