Master of Arts in European and International Law
| Level of studies: second-cycle studies | Type of studies: full-time (weekdays) | Duration: 2 years |
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| Language of instruction: English | Professional title: master (magister) | Educational profile: general academic |
| Tuition Fee 3 500 PLN |
Programme description
European and International Law
2-year full-time master program in English with an opportunity for a mobility path and a triple degree!
This programme provides an in-depth understanding of how European and international legal systems operate. Our students learn to critically engage with the legal challenges of European integration and international relations, and to analyse and evaluate public and state policies affecting the functioning of the international community.
The programme offers an advanced and interdisciplinary curriculum covering key areas of a international and European law. Core subjects include international law and protection of human rights, judicial protection in Europe, humanitarian protection and European security, with a strong focus on procedural issues connected to judicial protection and legal cooperation between EU Member States. The students will learn to work with European and international law in their legal practice. The students will also learn about different methods of dispute settlement and the new challenges for legal systems, including in the area of cybersecurity, intellectual property, and climate change.
Throughout the programme, students will develop strong analytical, research, and practical skills, enabling their understanding of how European and international legal norms shape law, governance, economy, and society. A wide range of elective courses allows tailoring the studies to individual academic or professional interests.
Enriching your studies with international experience!
Option of a Triple Master in European Geopolitics, International Security and Law (EGISL)
The students of European and International Law Master’s programme are also eligible to apply for an EPICUR program: Master in European Geopolitics, International Security and Law (EGISL) jointly delivered by AMU, University of Southern Denmark and the Université de Strasbourg (France). This program focuses in depth on international and European law, international security and law and international relations: geopolitics, borders and territorial diplomacy. It equips students with international experience to become experts dealing with contemporary challenges for Europe, at the highest level. This program is based on students’ mobility: participants start their program in Poznań, then move to Odense in Southern Denmark for the second semester, and to Strasbourg in France. AMU students return to Poznań to complete their degree in the final semester. It is a unique opportunity to get a triple diploma from each partner university to start an international career!
Graduate competencies
Our graduates:
- learn how international law works in practice—its principles, cooperation mechanisms, and tools for managing conflicts and protecting individuals;
- gain a deepened understanding of the essentials of EU law, especially fundamental freedoms, security, and justice;
- learn disputes are resolved through international and European legal systems and which legal measures support peace, democracy, and security worldwide.
- understand how the political and historical dynamics shapes international relations, neighbourhood policy, and cross‑border cooperation an how global social and institutional changes affect cooperation, conflict resolution, and the protection of individual rights;
- are equipped with advanced research, analytical, and practical skills essential for understanding and shaping today’s global legal and political environment; including using modern research methods and data collection skills to analyse and model social and institutional processes in Europe and worldwide;
- Work independently and lead teams in information gathering and analysis, and effectively collaborate in culturally diverse and international environments.
Career prospects
With its rigorous academic approach, international perspective, and advanced language-teaching offer, the Master’s programme in European and International Law provides excellent preparation for doctoral studies, careers in European and international institutions, public administration, NGOs, international organisations, or legal practice in an increasingly interconnected legal environment.
Expand your horizons and gain the tools to navigate, analyse, and impact today’s rapidly changing international legal landscape!
