MA in European, Russian and Eurasian Studies
- Gain in-depth knowledge of a significant region of the world
- Choose from a Thesis, Research Essay, or Coursework pathway
- Develop an interdisciplinary tool-kit for understanding the world
- International experience, internship and co-op options
The Master of Arts (MA) in European, Russian and Eurasian Studies offers students an unparalleled opportunity to do research with experts on Europe and European integration, Central and Southeast Europe, Russia, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Renowned for its expertise in this field, EURUS houses various research initiatives, including the Centre for European Studies, a Jean Monnet European Union Centre of Excellence, and the Eastern European and Trans-Atlantic Network, among others.
EURUS courses provide an interdisciplinary perspective on the region. Seminars are delivered by award-winning faculty members and renowned visiting professors from the European Union and Russia. Students also have access to courses and faculty expertise provided by cooperating departments including the Departments of Political Science, History, and the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, among others.
EURUS offers many opportunities for you to gain valuable international experience through our Dual Master’s program with UC Louvain in Belgium, the EU Study Tour, a variety of student exchange options, and through travel support from EURUS associated research initiatives. EURUS also offers you important pathways for professional development and to gain work experience through our internship course and co-op program.
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Student Experience – International and Professional Opportunities
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MA Program Requirements
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Research, Events, and Publications
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Career Opportunities
EURUS prepares regional specialists who possess a variety of language, analytical, and writing skills to enter the job market or advanced degree programs (including PhD programs and law school) with a competitive advantage. An internship and job readiness program prepares our students for an effective transition to the working world. Following the first year of study, EURUS offers its students the opportunity to bridge into the world of employment through their degree through 杏吧原创’s Co-op program. Through the co-op program, our students have worked in Global Affairs Canada, SecDev Foundation, Treasury Board Secretariat, and a number of other governmental and non-governmental agencies. EURUS also offers an internship course option. Through its close connections with public and private organizations as well as universities that deal with the region, the Institute is often able to assist its graduates in finding appropriate employment or further research and study opportunities.
Our graduates have been successful in finding employment in their fields of study, with job opportunities in Canada, the U.S., Europe, Russia and Eurasia. Recent EURUS graduates have found employment in:
- Global Affairs Canada
- Foreign Embassies
- Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
- Department of National Defense (DND)
- Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
- Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB)
- International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
- Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)
- Private Business (Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity)
- Journalism
- Grassroots and International NGOs
- United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHCR)
- The World Bank
- International Organization for Migration (IOM)
- Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC)
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- Cowater International
- Red Cross
- SecDev Foundation
Many EURUS students also continue on to doctoral programs in political science, history, economics, and other disciplines. EURUS graduates have received funding to study worldwide, including Columbia University, the University of Illinois, Michigan State University, and the Central European University. Some EURUS graduates combine their regional specialization with other degrees such as an MBA or LLB, in order to create a more specialized niche for themselves in the labour market.