General Information
General Information
Master in Area Studies (MAS) is an interdisciplinary two-year master’s degree programme focusing on the modern history and current affairs in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. The programme provides a detailed and systematic understanding of the area’s current challenges and equips students with tools for social science analysis. Students have the opportunity to compile their own curriculum that reflects their personal interests and future career plans. They may either build an individualised thematic and territorial profile or choose one of the following study tracks: The US and Global Affairs, Transition and Integration in Europe, or Israel and the Middle East.
To accomplish MAS, students must obtain 120 ECTS credits and pass a state exam. The curriculum consists of seven compulsory courses (60 ECTS credits in total), languages (12 ECTS credits), elective courses (at least 36 ECTS credits in total), and optional courses (up to 12 ECTS credits).
The state exam comprises a defence of the master’s thesis and an academic debate on a selected topic from within the specialisation created throughout the studies (beyond the thesis focus).
Course structure
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Compulsory courses |
60 ECTS |
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Languages |
12 ECTS |
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Electives (tracks) |
min. 36 ECTS |
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Optional courses |
max. 12 ECTS |
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Total |
120 ECTS |
STUDENT MOBILITY
As a student of Charles University, you can take advantage of a wide range of student mobility opportunities. The international activities available to you include study periods abroad lasting one semester or a whole academic year, practical placements, summer schools, and research trips abroad. The University continually strives to expand the range of international activities available to students.
You can find all the information about the student mobility opportunities here.
