Humanities and Social Sciences in Europe, Certificate | Maastricht University | Maastricht, Netherlands
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Humanities and Social Sciences in Europe

5 months
Duration
8700 EUR/full
8700 EUR/full
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About

In 1992 the Maastricht Treaty led to the creation of the EU with its motto “Unity in Diversity”, but what is European identity? These questions are at the heart of European culture and society and demand consensus, born out of centuries of division and conflict. The Humanities and Social Sciences in Europe programme is offered at the Maastricht University - Center for European Studies.

Overview

The programme

  • Founded by the Romans, controlled by the Spanish, besieged by the French, and occupied by the Germans, the picturesque city of Maastricht personifies how Europe’s history has served as a prologue to the present. 
  • At the crossroads of three borders and cultures, it is the perfect setting for students to examine socio-economic, cultural, environmental and political perspectives and consider how they shape debates about human behaviour, shared values and belonging in today’s Europe.
  • The Humanities and Social Sciences in Europe programme is offered at the Maastricht University - Center for European Studies.

Accreditation

Students are directly enrolled at Maastricht University (UM). They can take classes at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASoS) - awarded the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence for outstanding education and research on European integration, the Center for European Studies (CES) and the highly selective Liberal Arts and Sciences programme at University College Maastricht (UCM).

Programme Structure

Each CES semester is 18 weeks long and starts with an extensive 2-week introduction, followed by two ‘block periods’ of classes (block periods 1 and 2 in Fall; block periods 4 and 5 in Spring). Students take two courses per 8-week block period, with the option of adding a language course or skills training. Students can earn a min. of 24 and max. of 32 ECTS per semester. The number of hours in class varies from 12-15 hours per week; for every hour in class students are expected to spend 2-3 hours on study.

Courses

Students can choose from more than 400 bachelor-level courses taught in English at UM. At least half the courses should be selected from programme-related majors. This combination provides a solid understanding of the central subject while giving students the freedom to build their own curriculum. Please refer to the CES website for a complete overview. 

Integrated study trip and cultural weekends

Trips to Berlin, the Netherlands and Paris.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 5 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

24 ECTS

You can choose courses that contribute between 24 - 32 ECTS credits to your transcript, so you can cater your programme specifically to fit your needs.

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are required to:

  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Be in good academic standing

CES programmes are competitive. Therefore, early application is recommended. More information about the programme and the online application form can be found on the CES website.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    8700 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 8700 EUR for the full programme during 5 months.
  • EU/EEA

    8700 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 8700 EUR for the full programme during 5 months.

https://curriculum.maastrichtuniversity.nl/education/contract/humanities-social-sciences-europe/tuition-and-fees

Living costs for Maastricht

700 - 1170 EUR /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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