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The Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) in EU Policy Making is an online programme focusing on the European Union’s integration process, institutions, decision-making procedures and policies

. Organised by the Brussels School of Governance (BSoG) at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), this innovative educational programme in European studies is geared towards professionals as well as students with a daytime schedule. Its curriculum can be flexibly followed over the course of 

Enjoy the flexibility of online learning in the area of European Studies to broaden your knowledge of the European institutions, European law and the European decision-making process in general! This Postgraduate Certificate is perfect for full-time professionals or students with a daytime schedule.

To qualify for admission, you need to have:

A university degree equivalent to an Undergraduate degree in Social, Economic or Political Sciences, Business, Law and/or Contemporary History consisting of a programme of at least 180 ECTS, or relevant work experience

An average time commitment of up to 10-12 hours per week should be envisaged when taking this programme. A strong sense of self-discipline is required.

Admissions Option 2

The Postgraduate Certificate in European Policy-making offers the unique flexibility that is provided by a Blended Learning approach and gets to grips with the EU from a variety of angles and methods. The state-of-the-art EU modules, developed by e-learning experts, provide essential and concise information on the various aspects of the European Union, in a clear and user-friendly way. They are accessible at any time and from anywhere. Five online modules are offered on:

History and theories of European integration

The Summer School offers a complementary role, in that it offers an in-depth analysis of the institutional setup and decision-making process in the European Union. Moreover, the Summer School offers students the opportunity to simulate the negotiation process in the European Council, which is an excellent exercise that prepares students for a career in and around the EU institutions. This mix of study tools and teaching methods represents the added value of the Postgraduate Certificate: while providing the flexibility of online learning, it offers a profound and critical analysis of the functioning of the European Union.

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