Introduction to the programme
European Master in Global Studies (EMGS) is a 2-year Erasmus Mundus master's programme offered in a collaboration between six universities. You will study one year at two of the participating universities.
Roskilde University offers an interdisciplinary understanding of the political, social and economic processes and consequences of globalisation. This enable students to conduct both comprehensive and specialised analyses in the field of Global Studies. Graduates acquire advanced theoretical and methodological knowledge of the interplay between international politics, international political economy and international social transformations.
Students deal with issues such as: why does global popular mobilisation have such a limited impact on the formation of an international climate regime? How does growing great power rivalry impact patterns of Western military interventions in the Global South? Are tensions in trade relations between Europe, USA and China leading to de-globalisation?
Structure
EMGS is a 2-year Erasmus Mundus master’s programme offered in collaboration with London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Universität Leipzig, Universität Wien, Universytet Wroclawski, Universiteit Gent and Roskilde Universitet. The programme consists of one year of studies at two of the participating universities.
Study environment
Courses and project work constitute the core study activities. Courses comprise 20-35 students which is conducive for interactive teaching. Project work in small groups (3-5 members) frames a substantial part of the life of students and allows for intense academic exchanges with supervisors. EMGS students in addition meet regularly at dedicated seminars and gather with their peers from other participating universities at both a summer and a winter school.
Former students talk about their time of study at the EMGS website: Meet Gvantsa, Franziska og Irene.
Career
The programme gives you a wide range of job opportunities in the public or private sector within:
- NGO’s
- Consultancies
- Government ministries and regional and international organisations
Upon graduation you are qualified to enter a PhD programme.
The objective of Global Studies is to produce graduates with an interdisciplinary understanding of the political, social and economic processes and consequences of globalisation. On this foundation, graduates can fill business positions which require in-depth insight into international political control, international development, global social change, European integration and transnational economic dynamics. Graduates will also be capable of occupying positions which require a thorough understanding of the interplay between Danish societal conditions and international and global processes of change. The study programmes are oriented towards employment within both the public and private sectors.
Facts about the programme
Degree: Students who complete the Erasmus Mundus master’s programme in Global Studies (European Master in Global Studies (EMGS)) where Roskilde University is one of the places of study will receive a double degree. I.e., each of the two universities that the student has completed his/her studies at will give a degree. The name of the master’s degree from Roskilde University is: Master of Science in Social Sciences (MSc) in Global and Development Studies.
Processing of personal data
Study programme
| 1. year | 2. year | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. semester | 2. semester | 3. semester | 4. semester |
| Mandatory course
Foundation Course in Global and Development Studies 10 ECTS |
Elective course
Within Current Global and Development Challenges and Solutions 10 ECTS |
Mandatory course
Policy Analysis 5 ECTS |
Master thesis
Thesis in Global and Development Studies 30 ECTS |
| Elective Course
Within Current Global and Development Challenges and Solutions 10 ECTS |
|||
| Mandatory course
Sustainability, Development and Inequality 5 ECTS |
Elective course
Within Advanced Methodology Course 5 ECTS |
||
| Mandatory course
Winter School 5 ECTS |
Mandatory course
Summer School 5 ECTS |
Elective course
Within Advanced Methodology Course 5 ECTS |
|
| Project
Project 1 linked to Sustainability, Development and Inequality 10 ECTS |
Project
Project 2 in Economic and Social Contestation 10 ECTS |
Project
Project 3 in Current Global and Development Challenges Project 10 ECTS |
|
The programme includes one year full-time study at RUC and one year full-time study at one of the partner universities.
The study at RUC is structured as two successive semesters: If the first year of study is at Roskilde University, the programme consists of: 1st and 2nd semester (60 ECTS). If the second year of study is at Roskilde University, the programme consists of: 3rd and 4th semester (60 ECTS). The last 60 ECTS of the programme must be obtained at one of the partner universities.
Note that individual students’ courses, projects, internships and accredited study abroad may vary in relation to the above.
Study regulations: Study regulation for European Master in Global Studies (EMGS) (pdf)
Why did the Western backed state in Afghanistan prove so fragile despite massive investments in capacity building over a 20-year period?
Why did the International Criminal Court (ICC) encounter a backlash in Africa?
How are post-colonial power relations reestablished in the newly independent states of South Sudan and East Timor?
How has mainstream and commercial embracement of Pride marches challenged LBGT+ communities in Brazil and South Africa?
Master’s degree from Roskilde University - why?
You will be part of a strong academic environment where you will be in close contact with researchers, in dialogue about everything from academic issues, possible methods and theories, ways to create new insights and your wishes for the academic direction of your master’s degree study. You will become part of a social environment typically centred in one building on campus, where researchers and students work next door to each other. You will study within the university's project format, where identification of a problem, in-depth analyses, choice and implementation of a methodological approach, as well as setting up a strong theoretical framework are your responsibilities under academic guidance from a researcher. You will participate in a number of courses which expand your methodological and theoretical knowledge. During a semester, you will identify a significant problem within your subject field and develop the knowledge to produce scientific arguments for possible solution(s). You will gain concrete experience with the entire scientific process.
Student life
Roskilde University’s Campus
The university is situated on one single physical campus. There are multi-purpose sports courts, a football field, a disc golf course, nature trails along the lake, stream and the fields, a training centre, innovation workshops, a canteen, and a cinema. Our joint meeting place is called “the Student House RUC”, where there is a student-run café and lounge. Both outdoors and indoors, we work to make the campus as sustainable as possible. Among other things, we have reduced energy consumption by 38 percent over the last 5 years and are converting our outdoor areas to wild nature.
Be inspired: Other options
Other international master's programmes
Other enrolment opportunities at Roskilde University
Roskilde University welcomes both exchange and guest students and you will find suggestions for semester packages taught in English.
Do you want to know more?
Contact the Study Guidance office
Contact us if you need advice on choosing a course of study, more information about the content of a degree, or about applying and admission to Roskilde University.
Contact the Study Guidance office
Meet us
See if there are current events that might be something for you. For example, participate in Open House, see the campus, and meet teachers and students.
Ready to apply?
Information about admission requirements and the admission process is located at the EMGS' website. Admission is handled by Universität Leipzig.