Master’s degree program

“Studies in European Societies”
(MA SES)
MA SES is a 2-year program focusing on the social, political, economic and cultural dimensions of contemporary European societies considered in comparative perspective through the lenses of social sciences
Goal: to develop the knowledge and skills of students in the research of European societies and promote the integration of students in international academic and expert community
Priorities: to balance theory and practice in education in order to prepare students both for international academic career and for employment in international organizations

MA SES is run by:
St. Petersburg State University
Details: http://spbu.ru/
Bielefeld University
Details: http://www.uni-bielefeld.de/
Center for German and European Studies Details: http://www.zdes.spbu.ru/
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Details: http://www.daad.ru/

Opportunities
Diploma of St. Petersburg State University is complemented by an international certificate by Bielefeld University
European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS)
3 weeks Winter school in Berlin and Bielefeld for all first-years
Internships in leading Russian and European research centers, international organizations and enterprises
Unique insider-outsider perspective on European societies provided within MA SES in Russia
Employment in international administrations, NGOs and businesses in Russia and around the globe.

Curriculum
Introductory module
Political Europe
Economic Europe
Social Europe
Multicultural Europe
Research project
Internship
Teaching training