THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH WEST EUROPE

Master of Advances Studies / Integration Research


Time Requirement

The candidacy programme requires a minimum of 12 months to complete. The first year is dedicated to intensive reading and research with emphasis on philosophy, sociology, psychology, ethics, cultural and integration sciences and the research discipline. Each subject requires an extensive research paper or essay of publishable quality. A proctored final examination after the first year will lead to the degree of Master of Advanced Studies (Mastère d’Etudes Approfondies), and, where the average result of 3.0 (magna cum laude) is achieved, to doctoral candidacy status.


Research Areas:

1. Philosophy - Assigned readings and one publishable research paper.

2. Sociology - Assigned readings and one publishable research paper.

3. Psychology - Assigned readings and one publishable research paper.

4. Developmental Science - Assigned readings and one publishable research paper.

5. Environmental Psychology - Assigned readings and one publishable research paper.

6. Personality Psychology - Assigned readings and one publishable research paper.

7. Cultural & Integration Sciences - Assigned readings and one publishable research paper.

8. Ethics - Assigned readings and one publishable research paper.


Candidacy Examination

Master of Advanced Studies in Integration Sciences


Doctoral Candidacy

Doctoral Studies may be undertaken by candidates who have successfully passed the Candidacy Examination. (first year). A minimum period of two years may be required subject to the rules and regulations of the co-operating institutions being responsible for the programme.

See Admissions for special Doctoral Admission Requirements.