Master of Studies (MSt)

The structure and content of the program can be found below:

Courses

Year 1

• Attend a 1-week orientation program in the end of January at the Athens’ premises (25 hours of classes in research methods, statistical methods, presentation preparation, public speaking)
• Assigned a Supervisor and Devise Work Program
• Attend classes and conferences as determined by supervisor and meet with supervisor
• Delivery of Thesis
• Thesis Defense

Admissions Requirements and Procedures

Academic Requirements

Students from all over the world are admitted following a rigorous application process. Prospective students for the MSt should have a first or second class undergraduate degree in law, political sciences, or in a relevant field of the social sciences. High caliber students with a background in a different field of studies or a particularly competitive profile with evidence of relevant professional experience and long-term dedication to the field will also be considered. Due to the international nature of the program, degree equivalencies will be determined by the Faculty Board. Please note that students that are interested in pursuing a PhD but that do not have a postgraduate degree should apply for the MSt or MPhil program.

Language Requirements

All courses of the program will be taught in the English language. As a result, students originating from non-English speaking countries must evidence their level of English language skills in accordance with the following:

• TOEFL Internet based, Score of 90 or above
• IELTS, 5.5
• Duolingo, 95
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency, Grade B or above
• Any other internationally recognized test with equivalent marks

Students intending to conduct their research in a language other than English must demonstrate their level of the relevant language skills.

Application

Students from all over the world are admitted following a rigorous application process which consists of two-phases. Students must first submit their application form and once they have done so, candidates considered for admissions will be invited to an interview.

To apply for a program, students must first review the application form and its requirements to ensure the collection of appropriate material. By the time they have gathered all documentation they should proceed with payment of the one-time application fee either at the relevant online portal or via a bank transfer. Students should always add their surname, initial letter of their first name and course/degree title in the deposit description.

Students can then proceed with their application, which can only be conducted online and submit it along with the supporting documentation, listed below. All support documents must be in electronic format and uploaded to be sent with the application.

The 2 reference letters should be emailed directly from Referees to PhD admissions at Mst@elgs.eu.

A successful application must include:

• A completed online Application Form in English (please refer to the degree Admission tab for full details)
• Uploaded scanned Passport or ID with photo
• Uploaded scanned most recent Undergraduate/Postgraduate degree 
• Uploaded Certificate of Proficiency in English
  (if a non-native speaker, scanned and uploaded TOEFL 83, Cambridge Proficiency grade C, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 90 or equivalent)
• Uploaded Certificate of Proficiency of language that thesis will be written in, if non-native speaker
• Personal Statement (400 words) -  with Scholarship request if applicable
• Two (2) Reference Letters contacts: if employed one must be from current employer (to be sent directly from Referee to relevant program email)
• Research Proposal -  1,000 words for MSt, MPhil and 1500 words for PhD
• Two Academic writing samples on relevant topic (Master’s thesis accepted)
• Registration fee proof of payment (non-refundable)

Deadlines

Tuition and Aid

Tuition and Fees for MSt students starting during this Academic year is as follows:

• Application fee of 50€
• Tuition fee per year for full time students 15,180€ per year
• Accommodation fees as per availability and request

All students must be able to provide evidence of sufficient funding to cover the cost of their tuition fees throughout the duration of the program. If you have obtained funding from an outside source, please indicate this in your application.

Scholarships

Please note that there are a limited number of scholarships available each year, which are select based upon merit. In the event that you are interested in being considered for a scholarship, please submit a scholarship request in the amount of 400-600 words.