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On successful completion of the course students will have an understanding, awareness and detailed knowledge of the governance, priorities, and objectives of EU education, training, research and innovation policies, as well as their implementation.
The course examines European policies on education, training, higher education, research, and innovation. Students learn about the formulation of these policies, their institutional framework and the European tools for the development of cooperation between member states. Special emphasis is placed on the European Higher Education Area, the European Research Area and European programmes. Students will also become familiar with the various EU websites for the internationalization of study and research, scholarships, employment opportunities, and research and volunteering programmes.
Learning objectives
On completion of this course students will be familiar with the formulation of policy in the areas of education, research, and innovation on the European level, and also with the European integration process. They will gain an understanding of the role of the main players and compare implementation in member states. At the same time they will learn to carry out research using primary, secondary and internet sources and make value judgements.
