Structure of studies

1. A foundation year in policy studies and research methods at either the

University of York
OR
the International Institute of Social Studies Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Hague,

finishing with a thesis;

2. An annual summer school, jointly taught by consortium faculty and Erasmus Mundus visiting scholars, at the end of the first academic year, designed to provide maximum integration and interaction between Mundus MAPP students and faculty at all institutions;

3. A second specialised year in the transnational dimensions of policy at either

Central European University
OR
the Barcelona Institute of International Studies

finishing with an applied research or policy paper;

4. An internship at a relevant policy institution where students will have the chance to gain practical experience in policy analysis, normally after the second academic year.