BA (Hons) Arts - European Studies

The unique multidisciplinary nature of this subject is a major advantage. You can choose from a range of modules in History, Geography, Law, Political Science and Food Business and Development.

In addition, you can major in another subject permitted by the Arts table or, preferably one of the following: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese or English. You can also opt to minor in a second language.

Highlights include:

• the innovative Model European Union (Year 2)
• the unique and valuable year abroad (Year 3)
• cultivating expertise in a chosen subject (Year 3-4 Research Dissertation) 

This challenging and rewarding course equips you to develop critical linguistic and communication skills and expertise concerning EU developments, skills that support a wide range of occupations.

Placement or Study Abroad Information

Study abroad: If you are studying through the BA International, you will spend Year 3 studying at one of our partner universities abroad. Here are some examples of current links:

• Spain (Barcelona,Seville, Santiago, Salamanca and Cadiz)
• Germany (Munich, Bonn, and Konstanz)
• Italy (Bologna, Siena, Florence and Perugia)
• France (Aix-en-Provence (IEP), Paris III and Sciences Po, Lyon 3 and Rennes I and II)

Work placement: If you study through the BA or the BA International, you will have the opportunity to avail of a work placement in Year 2. You can find out more here.