Conjoint: BA/BGlobalSt major in European Studies

At a time when debates between the East and West flare, the relevance of European history, culture and ideas cannot be ignored. How can an understanding of the birth of the nation-state, capitalism, and democracy, not to mention the printing press, the railroad and the laws of physics, help you understand the influential ideas that have shaped our world from ancient times to the present?

You will critically engage with how contemporary Europe grapples with challenges such as migration, climate change and social justice. Not only can you do this from your current geographical location, but you can also immerse yourself in one or more of the languages and cultures of Europe through opportunities for study abroad and internships in a European country – why not rethink the world from perspectives offered by living in Paris, Berlin, Rome or Madrid? The transdisciplinary European Studies major provides you with advanced analytical skills and strong language skills that will empower you to communicate across languages, cultures and societies.

European Studies allows you to bring together courses from different subjects that share a focus on Europe.
You can choose from three streams within European Studies: European Cultures and Languages; European History and Politics; and Medieval and Early Modern European Studies.
In addition to courses in European languages and cultures, you can choose courses from Art History, Ancient History and Classical Studies, History, Politics and International Relations, Philosophy and Theological and Religious Studies.

A degree in European Studies opens the way to a range of career opportunities. Employers look for candidates with excellent language and intercultural communication skills who have exposed themselves to the challenges of living and working in different cultures. An increasingly global world requires dynamic people unafraid to confront the challenges of difference. In addition, European studies will provide you with valuable academic knowledge and skills across a vast range of sectors, including business, foreign affairs, international trade, journalism, government service and tourism.

You can take a major in European Studies as one of your two BA majors (a double major).
You will need to pass at least 120 points (eight courses) towards each of your majors, including at least 45 points (three courses) at Stage III.

Complete 120 points comprising:

15 points for all Stage I Courses, and
105 points from Elective Courses

Selected courses must include at least 45 points at level 300.

Stage I Courses

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

EUROPEAN 100 - Europe and the World (15 points)

Elective Courses

Complete exactly 105 points from the following:

Students may only complete 45 points from: FRENCH 101, FRENCH 102, FRENCH 203, FRENCH 204, FRENCH 269, FRENCH 277, FRENCH 278, GERMAN 101, GERMAN 102, GERMAN 200, GERMAN 201, GERMAN 277, GERMAN 278, ITALIAN 100, ITALIAN 107, ITALIAN 177, ITALIAN 200, ITALIAN 201, ITALIAN 277, ITALIAN 278, SPANISH 104, SPANISH 105, SPANISH 200, SPANISH 201, SPANISH 277, or SPANISH 278.