IGNOU MPSE-011 Assignment 2026-27New
The European Union in World Affairs
Last updated by IGNOU: 06 Nov 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 08 Nov 2026, 08:55 am.
December 2026 term-end exam
Sat, 26 Dec 2026 · Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Make the MPSE-011 assignment front page →| Course code | MPSE-011 |
|---|---|
| Course title | The European Union in World Affairs |
| Programme | Master’s Degree Programme in Political Science (MPS) / Master of Arts (Political Science) (One Year) (MAPSOY)MPS, MAMIDI |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MPSE-011/ASST/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Sat, 26 Dec 2026, Evening (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
About the MPSE-011 assignment
The assignment covers European integration theories, EU institutions and treaties, economic and monetary union, foreign policy, and the EU’s relations with India and regional organisations.
It has two sections with five questions each. Answer five questions in total, choosing at least two from each section. Each carries 20 marks and should be about 500 words; the two short notes in Question 10 should be about 250 words each.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Compare two theories of European integration and assess their explanations and limitations. |
| Q2 | 20 | Examine the European Commission and Parliament and assess the Parliament’s role in addressing the EU’s democratic deficit. |
| Q3 | 20 | Trace changes in EU decision-making procedures and voting rules. |
| Q4 | 20 | Assess the contributions of the Maastricht, Amsterdam and Nice treaties to deeper EU integration. |
| Q5 | 20 | Compare German, French and British approaches to integration and the factors shaping them. |
| Q6 | 20 | Discuss the stages of Economic and Monetary Union and evaluate the trade-offs of a single currency. |
| Q7 | 20 | Examine why foreign and security policy has been harder to integrate than economic policy. |
| Q8 | 20 | Assess India-EU relations and their limitations and potential in trade, investment and development cooperation. |
| Q9 | 20 | Compare regionalism in Europe and South Asia, referring to EU relations with ASEAN, ASEM and SAARC. |
| Q10 | 20 | Write short notes on the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy and on the Cecchini Report and Single European Act. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer five questions, including at least two from each section.
- Write answers in your own words and keep each answer to approximately 500 words.
- For Question 10, write each short note in about 250 words.
- Submit the completed assignment to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre.
- Obtain and retain a receipt for your submission; keep a photocopy if possible.
- Ask for the evaluated assignment to be returned by the Study Centre.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). Dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the assignment code for MPSE-011?
The assignment code is MPSE-011/ASST/TMA/2026-27.
How many questions must I answer?
Answer five questions, selecting at least two from each of the two sections.
What are the marks and weightage?
The assignment carries 100 marks and has a weightage of 30%.
What is the word limit?
Each answer should be about 500 words. For Question 10, each short note should be about 250 words.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre and retain the receipt.
What are the submission deadlines?
The listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. Dates can differ by session.
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Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.