1. Master of Arts Studies in European Societies – SES Presentation of the MA Programme at the St. Petersburg State University 2009 www.european-studies.ru www.zdes.spb.ru

2. Welcome to the Website of the Masters Programme "Studies in European Societies"! The Faculty of Sociology of St. Petersburg State University in cooperation with Bielefeld University (Germany) offers a two-year multidisciplinary Masters programme that provides students with a thorough understanding of European societies.Faculty of SociologySt. Petersburg State UniversityBielefeld University The programme is designed for highly motivated students who want to pursue a career in the developing European-Russian relations and get executive positions in political agencies, non-profit organisations or private businesses, whether on the local, national or international level. It is supported by the Centre for German and European Studies (Zentrum fuer Deutschland- und Europastudien, ZDES) and co- financed by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).Centre for German and European Studies (Zentrum fuer Deutschland- und Europastudien, ZDES)German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

3. Main features/ advantages Taught in English Free tuition (for graduates of BA or Diploma Specialist) Interim scholarship for students from Russian province The two-year Master of Sociology degree “Studies in European Societies” (SES) is the first of its kind in Russia Unique combination of academic and cultural learning Multidisciplinary programme Problem-oriented approach

4. Target group (to whom?) The programme is designed for highly motivated students who want to: – pursue a career in the developing European- Russian relations – get executive positions in political agencies, non- profit or private business organisations, whether on the local, regional, national or international level.

5. Intensive curriculum Combining theories and methods of social science Problem-oriented topics Multicultural understanding of modern European societies.

6. Curriculum Outline Introductory Module The Political Europe The Economic Europe The Social Europe The Multicultural Europe

7. Introductory Module Methodological Basis of Social Science Cognition Classical and Modern Theoretical Foundations of Studies in European Societies (Disciplinary and Multidisciplinary Approaches) Methodology of Comparative Social Research Statistical Methods in Social Research Design of Empirical Social Research Research Seminar for the Preparation of the MA- Thesis Theory and Practice of Applied Research - Preparation of Internship

8. The Political Europe Constitutional Principles of European Democracies EU Governance and European Constitutionalization Redefining Political Relationships between Europe and the NIS Nationalistic/Ethnic/Religious Conflicts and Cooperation in Europe Regionalization and Multi-Level Governance in Europe

9. The Economic Europe The European Regimes of Production and Consumption European Market Economies between Global Competition, Regionalisation, and Political Regulation Labour Markets, Labour Market Performance, and Employment Policies Industrial Relations: Legal Framework, Collective Bargaining, and Deregulation Political Economy of the European Integration

10. The Social Europe Evolution and Institutionalization of Social Welfare Systems Differentiation and Social Inequality in European Countries Challenges and Crisis of Welfare Institutions in Western and Eastern Europe Social Security and Personal/Socio-Economic Risks (Illness, Invalidity, Old Age, Unemployment, Poverty) Russia and Europe under the eye of globalization

11. The Multicultural Europe Normative Foundations of European Civil Society Authenticity and Identity: Nations, People, and Religions Changing Identities inside and beyond the Nation State Migration into and inside Europe and Politics of Exclusion/Integration Minorities in Europe – Identities, Rights, and Models of Integration

12. Internship "Theory-Practice-Reflection" Theory Labour Markets Globalization Social Enequality Welfare State Politics European integration … Practice  How are organisations (European institutions, NGOs etc.) dealing with these questions?  How can the knowledge I am gaining in this programme be helpful for these organisations?  What skills am I lacking?

13. Making contacts to possible future employers Combining the theoretical knowledge gained in the courses with practical experience Strengthen your CV Gaining material for the Master Thesis Why internships? To gain knowledge/competences that can be helpful in later jobs To gain knowledge/competences that can be helpful in later jobs To check out a job/an occupational area that seems to be interesting To check out a job/an occupational area that seems to be interesting

14. Highlight Winter School in Germany (Berlin and Bielefeld) - Discussion with Members of German Parliament -Visiting of political institutions (political foundations, Information Office of the EU, German Bundestag, Ministry of Foreign Affairs) -Meetings with different NGOs, social and cultural organizations -German language courses (4hrs. daily) -Visiting of companies (f.e. Bertelsmann, Westfalenblatt, Herforder Brewery, Dr. Oetker) -City Guided Tours -Welcome and Farewell Party