European Public Affairs

As an EPA graduate, you will be well-qualified for the professional world, having acquired a thorough understanding of the complex EU policy making processes and exceptional experience in identifying, analysing, tackling and communicating complex problems in an international environment.

You will be an academic professional who:

• Can understand and critically evaluate the complex system of European governance
• Is capable of understanding and analysing contemporary EU policy problems
• Is capable of researching and presenting solutions for such policy problems
• Has well developed know-how for strategically influencing the EU policy process to address such policy problems

Your practical skills will not be your only asset. Given that around 80% of EPA students and many staff members come from abroad, you will also be internationally orientated. In fact, about one third of our graduates are offered a job at their internship organisation before they've even graduated.

EPA graduates typically find employment very quickly after completing their studies, with a small proportion pursuing further studies such as PhD candidacy or additional master’s degrees.

Most of our graduates go on to find work in:

• Governmental institutions (Information Officer, Policy Advisor)
• Private firms performing ‘privatised’ government functions (Project Manager, EU Affairs Officer)
• Public affairs divisions of commercial corporations (Communications Consultant)
• Organisations with European or transnational missions (Partnership manager, Political Administrator)
• Non-profit organisations (Association manager)
• Consulting and lobbying (International Consultant)

Your future after university isn't set in stone. While your studies give you valuable knowledge and skills, your career path will also be shaped by your interests, talents, ambitions and ideals. Knowing how to align these with the opportunities out there is key. But where do you start?

The Master Career Track (MCT) is a programme for master's students designed to inspire and empower you to confidently kickstart your career after graduation. By the end of the programme, you will have the insights, skills, and tools you need to pursue a career that truly fits you.

The Master Career Track consists of three interactive lectures:

• Get to know yourself
  Identify your strengths, values, and passions
• Explore the labour market
  Discover job opportunities and connect with people in your field of interest
• Enter the labour market
  Learn how to apply for a job successfully

The Master Career Track is delivered by experienced career coaches from UM Career Services, who remain available for personalised guidance and support for up to six months after graduation.

Want more info about the Master Career Track? Visit the Master Career Track page.