The University of Ss.Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, Faculty of Law “Iustinianus Primus” , Political Science Department is pleased to announce the final call for applications the Interdisciplinary Joint Master’s Programme in South-Eastern European Studies.

This two year MA programme is conducted as a joint degree between three partner universities (Graz, Belgrade and Skopje) and commences in Skopje in October 2013. Students enroll in and spend the first year at the University in Skopje. In the second year, students spend at least one semester on mobility at a partner university. Partner universities include Graz, Belgrade, Zagreb, Bologna, Ljubljana, Novi Sad, Poitiers, Sarajevo and Tetovo.

The Interdisciplinary Joint Master in South-Eastern European Studies is an international and interdisciplinary programme in social sciences and humanities which enables participants to effectively understand the interrelationship between law, politics, economics and culture with an emphasis on South-Eastern Europe. In the first year, students take core courses which include an introduction to multidisciplinary approaches in the study of South-East Europe, public law, political science, history, economics and cultural studies. In the summer after the first year a joint summer school can be held for all students from the participating universities to complete the compulsory core modules. In the second year, students attend one of the partner universities and specialize in their desired field.

There are also optional provisions in place to offer students professional training and internship positions. In the final semester students write a master thesis reflecting their ability to work on a scientific subject independently. All compulsory courses are conducted in English though students are able to take classes in other languages. Language acquisition is an important aspect of the joint degree and students are expected to learn a regional language and/or the predominant language of their mobility institution. Academic Degree Students completing the Interdisciplinary Joint Master’s Programme in South-Eastern European Studies earn the degree “Master of Arts”, abbreviated MA.

The joint degree is awarded by all four partners (pending accreditation at one partner). Admission The Interdisciplinary Joint Master’s Programme in South-Eastern European Studies welcomes applicants who hold an academic degree of at least 180 ECTS credits (bachelor’s degree or equivalent), who can demonstrate their basic knowledge of social sciences or humanities — law, politics, social, cultural or economic sciences — and who have general interest in South-Eastern Europe.

The full application should consist of:

• completed application form

• at least one letter of recommendation (preferably from a university professor or employer)

• certificate/diploma obtained at the undergraduate level • transcript of records obtained at the undergraduate level

• cover letter

• proof of proficiency in English language: IELTS (required minimum score: 6.0), a TOEFL (required minimum score: 210 on the computerised test, 547 on the paper based test, 78 on the internet based test), a Cambridge Exam (required level: FCE) or an equivalent certificate. Students who have completed their BA in English are not required to provide this proof of proficiency but may be interviewed.

Please indicate your interest in enrolling at the programme at the University of Ss.Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, Faculty of Law “Iustinianus Primus” by sending an email at:ilievski.zoran@gmail.com

Tuition fee

The tuition fee is 600 EUR per semester, in total 2400 EUR for the entire masters programme consisted of four semesters. Please note that the University of Ss.Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, Faculty of Law “Iustinianus Primus” is not in a position to provide financial support.

The deadline for applications is 18 October 2013.

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