The Master’s Degree in Global and European Politics Our Master’s programme in Global and European Politics is an advanced training programme focused on the regulation of contemporary societies in a globalised world. There have been important shifts in the locus of governance, towards the European and global levels, as national governments are no longer always able to respond alone to new global challenges such as climate change or international crime. The ESPOL MA is a two-year postgraduate degree organized around a core curriculum in the 1rst year (International Public Policy, Global Economic Governance, etc) followed by a specialization (2nd year) around two fields: Food policy Famines, conflicts, trade wars or environmental issues are all related to food and food security policies. These issues become increasingly important for international and domestic politics and the regulation of global problems. This is why ESPOL has developed a partnership with an engineering school, the Institut Supérieur d’Agriculture (ISA) to offer students an innovative training programme pooling expertise in the fields of both global politics and food-related engineering. International Security Policy Armed conflicts, terrorism, climate change, epidemics, and international migrations are all crucial elements of international security policies. The regulation of these issues takes place beyond the authority of nation states and highlights the growing interdependence of actors in world politics. International Security indeed involves state institutions and international organisations, but also private actors like contractor companies and international financial firms. This specialization provides students with a multidisciplinary approach to international security policies. Benefits of the Master’s Degree - Advanced knowledge in policy-making - Key areas expertise - Career-oriented skills - Fluency in 2 or 3 languages ESPOL : 60 boulevard Vauban-CS 40109-59016 Lille CEDEX, FRANCE www.espol-lille.eu The Master’s Degree in Global and European Politics Career options Both specialisations of the degree provide access to various career opportunities such as: 12345- Public administration at national and subnational level: ministries, regional and local authorities, but also other public administration agencies recruit experts in public policy; International and European organisations: the European Union, the FAO, the OSCE or the European Environment Agency; NGOs, Think Tanks, trade unions, interest groups and lobbies often recruit experts with backgrounds in political science and international affairs; Businesses are increasingly recruiting people qualified in international affairs ; Academic career: students graduating from our MA can also access PhD programmes in order to pursue an academic career. ESPOL (European School of Political and Social Sciences) was founded in 2012 and is part of the Catholic University of Lille, a vibrant community of 25,000 students. Students will enjoy the magnificent campus of the University and benefit from the central location of Lille, well known for its welcoming atmosphere and dynamic student population: An hour from Paris, an hour and thirty minutes from London and only thirty minutes from Brussels by the TGV. Admission requirements We welcome applications from qualified candidates who hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (180 ECTS) in political science or related subject (sociology, law, in particular public law, international relations, economics, geography, history, etc...). Candidates must provide: the official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions previously attended, cover letter in English. You can also enclose your foreign languages proficiency certificates and up to two letters of recommendation. CONTACT Oliwia Baran: Communication Officer [email protected] • T.+33 (0)3 59 56 79 76 Deadline: Rolling admissions For more information about the courses and application procedure, please visit www.espol-lille.eu ESPOL : 60 boulevard Vauban-CS 40109-59016 Lille CEDEX, FRANCE www.espol-lille.eu