European Studies (by research), MA

The Masters by research in European Studies offers a broad range of degree topics which align with the specialist areas of our internationally renowned academic team. Award degrees are available in the following subject areas:

• The Politics of the European Union
• Religion and Secularism in Europe
• European Cinema
• Continental Philosophy
• Contemporary European Visual Cultures
• Gender, politics and Society in Europe
• European Protest Movements
• Eastern European Society and Culture
• Lesbian and Gay Studies
• Modern and Contemporary Literary Studies.

Special features

The multidisciplinary nature of the undergraduate teaching provision on the European Studies MA by Research is reflected in the wide range of research specialisms of the team. Internationally recognised, Nottingham Trent University has a dedicated research centre - Contesting Euro Visions (CEV). This centre brings together a network of researchers interested in examining European cultural identity beyond the official discourse on 'shared values' promoted by the European Union. Our team of academics are authorities in their respective research areas, and many act as editors, editorial board members and reviewers for a number of national and international journals.

You will join a thriving postgraduate community of researchers in European Studies and a unique student support structure with a dedicated team of tutors and supervisors.

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Core modules

• Approaching and doing research - This module includes a focus on issues such as social inquiry interpretation, ethnography, ethics, positionality, research questions and design, literature reviews and presenting research.
• You will need to write a 20,000 word dissertation.

Assessment
The majority of the marks awarded for this course are for the dissertation. You will have an individual supervisor allocated when offered a place on the course. Dissertation tutorials will take place between you and your nominated supervisor. The supervisor will offer advice on developing appropriate study methods and provide feedback on drafts of the dissertation.