EU450
Engaging with Europe: Professional Skills
This information is for the 2021/22 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Mareike Kleine CBG 6.07
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in Culture and Conflict in a Global Europe, MSc in Culture and Conflict in a Global Europe (ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ & Sciences Po), MSc in European and International Public Policy, MSc in European and International Public Policy (ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ and Bocconi), MSc in European and International Public Policy (ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ and Sciences Po), MSc in Political Economy of Europe and MSc in Political Economy of Europe (ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ and Sciences Po). This course is available on the MSc in International Migration and Public Policy, MSc in International Migration and Public Policy (ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ and Sciences Po) and MSc in The Global Political Economy of China and Europe (ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ and Fudan). This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
This innovative programme introduces European Institute students to professional skills for a successful career that engages with Europe. The course consists of a number of workshops, seminar series and interactive simulations from which students can choose. The aim of the course is that European Institute students leave ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ with a competitive CV and connections with alumni and professionals.
Teaching
EU450 sessions are offered in both the Michaelmas and Lent Terms. The teaching format and hours for each session will vary across the different workshops and seminars on offer. Details about how to sign up for a place on sessions of interest will be sent to students’ ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ email accounts on a rolling basis throughout the Michaelmas and Lent Terms.
PLEASE NOTE: Students are not required to attend all workshops and seminars on offer and listed on the timetable. Students only need to attend those sessions for which they have signed up to attend and for which they have received a confirmed place.
Formative coursework
Formative work will vary based on the workshops attended.
Assessment
There is no examination for this course. Students will qualify for a certificate of participation for some workshops upon completion of formative work.
Course selection videos
Some departments have produced short videos to introduce their courses. Please refer to the course selection videos index page for further information.
Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2021/22 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the differing needs of students in attendance on campus and those who might be studying online. For example, this may involve changes to the mode of teaching delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Key facts
Department: European Institute
Total students 2020/21: 257
Average class size 2020/21: 21
Controlled access 2020/21: Yes
Value: Non-credit bearing
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Specialist skills