MASTER OF EUROPEAN STUDIES



Programme Overview

The Master in European Studies (MES) aims to provide a holistic understanding of modern Europe and its major representative regional organisation – the European Union. 


The courses taught in this programme provide a holistic perspective on Europe’s distinctive history and how it began to transform during the twentieth century and witnessed several new political, security, and economic changes. 


Another interesting feature of this programme is that it offers perspectives on Europe both from within and outside. This is facilitated by academic collaborative exercises offered by the AEI in-house experts and Europe-based professors, scholars, and policy makers. 


A distinct feature of the Master in European Studies programme is that rather than being deeply embedded in history alone, it offers a blend of historical, modern international relations, regionalism, and political economy perspectives. 


In doing so, the programme pays due attention to the European Union and its affiliate regional and inter-regional initiatives.


Full-Time Duration: 3 Semesters (Coursework) 

Programme Structure 

  1. QQX7007 - Regionalism and Regionalisation (3 Credits)
  2. QQB7007 - Regionalism in Europe (3 Credits)
  3. QQB7008 - Modern Europe (3 Credits)

Elective Courses **

  1. QQD7008 - The Making of Modern Southeast Asia (3 Credits)
  2. QQD7009 - ASEAN and Regional Security (3 Credits)
  3. QQD7010 - ASEAN and Economic Integration (3 Credits)
  1. QQX7001 - Research Methodology (3 Credits)
  2. QQX7006 - Political Economy of Asia-Europe Relations (3 Credits)
  3. QQX7008 - Comparative Regionalism (3 Credits)
  4. QQB7009 - Regional Security in Europe (3 Credits)
  5. QQB7010 - Economic Integration in Europe (3 Credits)
  6. QQB7012 - Research Project* (6 Credits)

Elective Courses **

  1. QQD7007 - ASEAN Regionalism (3 Credits)
  1. QQB7012 - Research Project* (6 Credits)

Elective Courses **

  1. QQX7009 - Internship (6 Credits)


Note:

* 12 credits divided into 2 semesters: 12/2 = 6 credits

 ** To choose 6 credit hours of elective course from either Sem. 1 / Sem.2 / Sem.3


Career Prospects

Diplomat/Foreign Service Officer, International Relations Specialist, Policy Advisor/Analyst, European Union Official, International Business Consultant, Political Risk Analyst, Researcher/Academic, Cultural Affairs Officer, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Manager, Global Development Specialist, Trade and Economic Analyst, Journalist/Editor specializing in European Affairs, Public Affairs Specialist, European Affairs Consultant, International Project Manager.

          

Tuition Fee

Local

RM25,800

International

RM33,200

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements
  • For applicants with a CGPA of not less than 3.00:
    • Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
  • For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following): 
    • Graduate from Universiti Malaya; or
    • Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
    • Produce publications in related field; or
    • Receive a scholarship; or
    • Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
    • Pass an interview conducted by the Faculty; or
    • Pass a special evaluation by the Faculty
Specific Entry Requirements
  • General University Requirements: Fulfil the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possess a Bachelor's Degree
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related fields: Possess a Bachelor's Degree in any field from the university listed in UK Narik database
  • Special Requirements: N/A
English Requirements
  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
  • Cambridge English – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Score 250; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable