Europe: Erasmus Mundus Master's Programme-TRANSCULTURAL EUROPEAN OUTDOOR STUDIES (TEOS)
This Master’s course offers
- Teaching of knowledge of the individual national disciplines, discourses, traditions and practices of the subject
- Theoretical and practical study of transitions, thresholds, borders and connection options between concepts and traditions of outdoor pedagogies typical for the individual countries: Outdoor Education in England, Friluftsliv in Norway and Erlebnispädagogik in Germany
- Promotion of job-relevant attitudes of transcultural rationality, which not only demand theoretical reflexion and subject-related practical processing but which are also based on the informal learning taking place in the half-year stay in each of the countries of the three participating European universities
Admission requirements
There is a set of requirements that applicants have to fulfil. These requirements are:
- First Degree: The minimum academic qualification is a Bachelor’s degree or comparable qualification with a background inOutdoor Education, Education, Social Sciences or Environmental Sciences. Applicants must have acquired a minimum of 45 points within the framework of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) in educational or social/cultural related modules (classes) during their university studies. For more detailed information on the European Credit Transfer System please refer to the official website of the European Commission on the topic.
- English language requirements: Students must be able to study courses in English effectively. We therefore require certified English language skills of at least B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages(CEFR) or equivalent. The minimum English language requirements for obtaining a scholarship are e.g. TOEFL: 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 80 (internet-based), IELTS: Band 5 (academic),First Certificate in English.
- (Native speaker do not need a special certification, please tick the box in the application form. Students whith a first study course which has been conducted in English can add a university certification .)
- Letter of application: Applicants should demonstrate their interest in the subject area and should demonstrate their personal and professional appropriateness for the masters course by writing a statement (at least two pages).
- Curriculum vitae (e.g. EuroPass CV)
- Work experience: In the case of similar academic achievements, preference will be given to students with relevant work experience in the field of education and outdoor education.
- Reference(s): Referees (academic or/and non-academic) should email their reference directly to TEOS-coordinator: Mr. Martin Lindner (martin.lindner(at)staff.uni-marburg.de)
See the application form for further specifications regarding the required skills and documents.
Scholarships
STUDENT CANDIDATES FOR AN EMMC SCHOLARSHIP
Only selected students for the master course inTranscultural European Outddor Studies (TEOS) can apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, offered by the EU. There are two types of scholarships, Category A and Category B scholarships.
It should be noted that the Category A scholarshipsare considered as "full scholarships" covering all necessary costs incurred by the student during his/her study period in Europe.Category B scholarships are considered as a "financial contribution" to the student`s costs while following his/her studies.
The number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships, available for the TEOS-master course for the study period from 2011 to 2013 will be announced at the end of October 2010.
Erasmus Mundus Category A scholarship
- 1,000 € per month for two years (24,000 €)
- 8,000 € for mobility (e.g. travel from home to Europe and back)
- Participation fees which are paid by the EU to the TEOS coordinating university
Erasmus Mundus Category B scholarship
- 500 € per month for two year (12,000 €)
- Participation fees which are paid by the EU to the TEOS coordinating university
Erasmus Mundus Category A scholarship - are awarded to students selected by TEOS consortia, who are nationals of a Third Country (all countries outside the EU Member states, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland), who have not carried out their main activity (studies, research or work) for more than 12 non-consecutive months over the last 5 years in one of the 27 EU Member States, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland.
Erasmus Mundus Category B scholarship - are awarded to students selected by TEOS consortia, who are nationals of one of the 27 EU Member states, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland or any third country students who has spent at least 12 (non-consecutive) months, over the last 5 years, working, studying or doing research in one of the 27 EU Member States, Liectenstein, Norway and Iceland.
Individulas who have already benefitted from an Erasmus Mundus Master Course scholarship are NOT eligible for a second scholarship in order to follow the same or another Erasmus Mundus Master Course.
Students can apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship to the Erasmus Mundus Master Course of their choice but the number of the application is limited to maximum of three courses.
Students benefitting from an Erasmus Mundus Master Course scholarship cannot benefit from another European Union grant while pursuing their Erasmus Mundus masters studies.
EMMC students scholarships are awarded exclusively for afull-time enrolment in the TEOS-course edition.
It is not possible to apply for a scholarship without a place on TEOS. Once you have been accepted as a student on TEOS, the TEOS consortia will apply for a scholarship on your behalf. The scholarships will cover travel between the three universities, participation costs, insurance, semester fees, language costs, excursions and of course a monthly allowance.
European Member States and EEA-EFTA states:
The 27 EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, The UK)
The EEA-EFTA states (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway)
Application Deadline: 21 December 2012
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