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Politics and Policies of the European Union (in English)

master's programme
  • Lenght of study: 1.5 years (3 semesters), full-time study
  • Professional field: Political Sciences
  • English
  • Qualification: Master in political sciences
  • DirectorAssist. Prof. Lubomira Popova | l_popova@ff.uni-sofia.bg

Led by:

Department of European Studies

The interdisciplinary MA in Politics and Policies of the European Union (in English) aims to advance and deepen the competences of students from both EU countries, Bulgaria included, and non-EU countries from the near neighborhoods and beyond, who are interested in Euro-integration and the variety of public policies through which it is carried out. The Program helps students acquire knowledge and competences, based on a broad interdisciplinary training, that are necessary for successful implementation of the public policies though which the European integration is maintained and developed.

All teaching staff members are renowned political science researchers who are well published in Bulgarian and English.

Courses offered

Courses offered: European Political Process (institutions and representation of interests); Comparative European Public Administration; Theories of European Integration; Policies Formulation and Participation in the Decision-Making Process; EU Enlargement Conditionality; Political History of the EU’s Enlargements; European Integration through Public Policies; Rotational Presidency of the EU; Regional Policy of the EU; EU’s Standards and Policies of Rule of law; Policies of Pressure in the EU; EU’s Energy Policy; EU’s Policy towards the WB and Neighbourhood Policy; European Migration Policy; EU Foreign & Security Policy; Administrative Reforms in the EU Countries – Theories and Practices; Transnational Organized Crime in the EU.

Admission Requirements

The program is open to BA degree holders in social sciences, political and administrative sciences, economics, law and humanities.

In order to apply you have to send the following documents:

A copy of your ID document
Your updated CV with an explicit statement about the level of English language proficiency
A legalized copy of you diploma with transcript of the grades
A motivation letter which will convince the Program Board in the authenticity of your academic aspirations and interest in this particular program
Two recommendation letters by professors who know your previous academic performance.

These documents should be sent to the Program Board electronically by September 20th at the latest to https://form.jotformeu.com/71380947986372

More information about the rules and procedures for applying for MA programs at Sofia University is available at https://www.uni-sofia.bg/index.php/eng/admission

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https://www.uni-sofia.bg/index.php/eng/admission/international_students/master_s_degree_programs_in_english_or_other_foreign_languages