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European Studies – (B.A.)
Maastricht University
Faculty of Arts and Social Science
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: August (non-EEA: April). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 8,500 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Maastricht / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Maastricht University
Examines the political, historical, social and cultural aspects of European integration. A three-year, English-language programme with a strong interdisciplinary character.
The bachelor's programme in European Studies is for students with a broad interest in the political, historical, social and cultural aspects of the ongoing process of European integration. Both in terms of its content and format, the programme has a distinguished identity. What sets us apart from other programmes on Europe: It is impossible to understand European integration from the perspective of only one discipline. Politics, law or economics alone are not enough to solve the European 'puzzle'. Therefore, the European Studies programme has a strong interdisciplinary character, drawing on fields such as: * history * philosophy * political sciences * social sciences * economics * law European Studies is a three-year programme taught in English.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 25%
- practice: 10%
- self study: 65%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is recommended.
This programme has a workload of 180 ECTS.
Courses:
Research and Writing (5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Bloody Diversity. A history of European state- and nation-building (9 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Academic Writing and Presentation Skills: English Language(2 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Faultlines. Contemporary debates on identity, culture and citizenship in Europe (5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Europe and global politics since World War II(4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
An Economist's Point of View (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Micro/Macro Economics, year 1 (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
EU politics: theories, institutions and challanges(9 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Back to the sources of the EU(4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
What is good science?(2 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
The Idea of Europe. The European experience from a historical perspective (2 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
EU law I. Institutional Law of the EU (5 ECTS):
Course type: internship
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Policy Domains. Analyzing the European Policy Process (9 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Introduction to discourse analysis(8 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Quantitative Data Analysis I. Survey Research (2 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Comparative Politics and Government (3 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Bachelor Paper I (4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Area studies (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Negotiation skills (4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Second Language Training, year 2 (2 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Making a European Market (3 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
International Economics (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Qualitative Research Skills I(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
International Relations: Contemporary Issues and Actors(1 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Qualitative Research Skills II(4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Culture and Identity in a Globalising Europe (4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Bachelor Paper II (1 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
EU law II. Substantive Law of the EU (9 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.
Quantitative Data Analysis II. Advanced Methods (9 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.
Second Language Training, year 3 (9 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.
Power and Democracy(3 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.
After Babel: Language Policies in Europe (3 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.
External Relations of the European Union (12 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.
Lifting the Curtain. Central and Eastern Europe in the New Europe (9 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.
Practicalities of Policy Making(9 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.
Year 3 electives (9 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.
Research and Writing (3 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.
Research and Writing (5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Previous education: If you have a non-Dutch diploma that is equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma you are in principle admissible to this programme. If your diploma is not included in the overview of equivalent diplomas, it must first be evaluated by the Admissions Office.
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 550
- TOEFL computer based: 79
- TOEFL internet based: 79
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 79 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
Nuffic:
The Erasmus programme is a component of the European programme 'LifeLong Learning' from the European Commission for mobility of higher education in Europe. An Erasmus scholarship covers a period of 3-12 months. Only students or graduates from educational institutions can take part in the programme.
For additional information: Website
Nuffic:
The aim of the Libertas Support Fund is to assist politically engaged students who for political reasons have been prevented from studying in their countries of origin to continue their studies in the Netherlands.
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