Course content

Candidates who have been admitted to the MA programme in European Studies have the opportunity to replace a specified amount of course work with a relevant internship of their choice, pending approval of the supervising lecturer of the European studies programme. The purpose is to allow candidates to acquire a practical work experience and to develop awareness of proper knowledge and skills and of how these can be applied in a professional setting. Subsequent to the internship, the candidate is required to submit a report (2500-3000 words). The report shall include a description of the internship in question and discuss the relationship between the student's formal training and her/his practical work experience. The focus should be on relevance, challenges, benefits and recommendations.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Candidates

• are able to link academic theory and knowledge to professional practice
• are able to apply critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and complex problem solving to "real world" situations
• acquire new knowledge pertaining to the work undertaken during the internship
• are able to assume responsibility for varied duties and job functions

Skills

Candidates

• further develop their professional skills
• acquire additional interpersonal communication and interaction skills
• increase skills to work effectively within diverse environments
• are able to reflect critically on the content and process of the internship learning experience
• hone in effective verbal and written communication skills

Learning methods and activities

Internship (duration: five-six months). Internship report. It is expected that compulsories and examinations must be completed in English. Exceptions must be clarified with the lecturer responsible for the course.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

BA degree in European Studies and Foreign Languages or equivalent.

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the Master's programme in European studies.

Credit reductions