Master, Policy Stream: Europe in the World

General objective of the Europe in the World Policy Stream

The « Europe in the World » policy stream focuses on the study of Europe’s international relations and its role in international affairs to the central changes and challenges in world politics today. This policy stream provides a high-level training in European and international affairs, with practical skills to organize coalitions for change with the key stakeholders and lead european policies in a multi-centered, multi-actor world. 

You will take the core courses of the Master in European Affairs of the School of Public Affairs, which will enable you to acquire the basis of the European integration project (actors, law, governance, economics, regulation). You will also attend the policy stream courses of the regional concentration « Europe », run by the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA), which focuses on the relations between the EU and the rest of the world. 

Programme of the Europe in the World Policy Stream

Our programme provides a unique interdisciplinary curriculum that will give you the knowledge and skills you need to understand the decision and policy-making processes that are at stake in European and international affairs.

The stream will give you: 

• a comprehensive understanding of European institutional foundation and integration in regards to contemporary constitutional issues.
• an expertise in european economics, regulation and trade policies to manage political and diplomatic negotiations on a national and international level;
• a formative insight into immigration and population movements, through a multidisciplinary approach, from public economics to history and sociology, comparative politics and ethics.

You will also develop practical skills in terms of management and policy-making, by working with academics affiliated with our research centers, as well as prominent practitioners from various backgrounds, from prominent european political actors to high-profile consultants. 

Specific courses of the Europe in the World Policy Stream

• EU actors, institutions and law 
• EU democracy, politics and governance         
• European economic integration 
• European regulations
• European geopolitics and diplomacy
• Europe and America, Africa, Asia and Russia

Course programme of the Europe in the World Policy Stream

Career opportunities after the Europe in the World Policy Stream

After completing the Europe in the World programme, the knowledge and skills acquired will enable graduates to take up positions of responsibility in various institutions and companies at local, national and European level.

IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR

• State civil service: French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, General Secretariat for European Affairs, National Assembly (European Affairs Committee), Senate (European Affairs Committee), European and International Affairs Directorate of the French Ministry of the Interior and Overseas France, etc.
• Local civil service: local authorities (Region, Department, City: Europe and International Affairs departments) 
• European institutions: European Commission, European Parliament, European Council, Council of the European Union, etc.
• Other public bodies: European Central Bank, European Court of Auditors, Court of Justice of the European Union, consular bodies, Agence Française de Développement, Business France, etc.

They may also choose to work in politics (as a Member of the European Parliament).

IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR

The course offers a variety of career opportunities in the private sector:

• European and public affairs departments of French and international companies;
• European affairs consultancies (international relations, strategy, communication, lobbying);
• Political communication;
• Think tanks;
• Start-ups (Open Government, Participatory Democracies, etc.).

IN INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS AND NGOS

• OECD, UNESCO, International Organization for Migration, United Nations Environment Programme, OSCE, World Food Programme, FAO, WTO, ILO, etc.
• Action contre la faim, Médecins du monde, Solidarités internationales, etc.

Testimonials from graduates of the Europe in the World stream

• Laura Reznikova, Class of 2020

Scientific Advisor

Pierre Heilbronn is Scientific Advisor of the Europe in the World stream from 2023. He is an expert on European issues, having held various positions at the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (Directorate for European Cooperation), the European Commission (reporting to the European Commissioner for External Relations), the Inspectorate General of Finance, the General Secretariat for European Affairs, as Vice-President of the EBRD (in charge of policies and partnerships) and now as France's Special Envoy for Aid and Reconstruction in Ukraine.

Contact

• Academic advisor: Martin Krizik
• Academic assistant: Farzana Jafferbeg