Structure of studies

1. A foundation year in policy studies and research methods at either the University of York OR the Institute of Social Studies in the Hague, finishing with a thesis;

2. An annual summer school, jointly taught by consortium faculty, European scholars from the GARNET Network of Excellence 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. An internship at a relevant policy institution where students will have the chance to gain practical experience in policy analysis;

4. A second specialised year in the transnational dimensions of policy at either the Central European University OR at the Barcelona Institute of International Studies, finishing with an applied research or policy paper.

 

On the basis of a memorandum of understanding, the program offers joint activities for Erasmus Mundus scholars and students with the European Commission Framework 6 Network of Excellence on Global Governance, Regionalisation and Regulation (GARNET).