Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in European Studies
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Course Code
TA021
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Type of Qualification:
Honours Bachelor Degree
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Field of Study
Computer Use,Political Science and civics
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Type of Study:
Full Time
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Application Closing Date:
Not Specified
About the Course
The European Studies Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree offers students an exciting and interesting range of modules which provide them with an understanding and appreciation of modern Europe and with the necessary skills to work in a wide variety of national, international and multinational organizations in Ireland and elsewhere in Europe. Specialising in one European language (French, German or Spanish), the course provides students with an indepth understanding of aspects of European history, politics, culture and business.
Is this course for you?
Yes – if you would like an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree (Level 8) in European Studies,which offers you lots of job opportunities
Yes – if you are interested in European society, culture, media and marketing
Yes – if you are interested in politics, history and economics
Yes – if you like learning foreign languages (French, German or Spanish, all offered from beginners’ level)
For year three of this four year course, you will spend two semesters on work placement or at one of our partner universities in Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Poland or Spain, improving your language skills and experiencing the culture and atmosphere of a foreign country as part of the European Erasmus academic exchange programme, funded by the European Commission.
Europe is part of Ireland’s success story. Travelling to Berlin, Paris, Barcelona, Munich, Madrid, or Brussels is a way of life for many Irish business people. It’s exciting and interesting, a fantastic experience. Competency in another European language equips you to enjoy the richness of other cultures and provides you with an added advantage in the jobs’ market. This is an opportunity not to be missed!
Accreditations/Outcomes
Course Code: TA021 - Level 8
Honours Bachelor Degree of Arts - European Studies
Length of course: 4 years
Recognised in Europe
Mature students welcome
Mature applicants (23 years of age) may not be required to meet the minimum entry requirements but may be considered on their merits.
Research opportunities at Post Graduate level
What do I Need?
Entry Requirements, Honours Bachelor Degree – European Studies
At least Grade C3 in two higher level papers and Grade D3 in four ordinary level papers in the Leaving Cert. The subjects must include either Irish or English.
No prior knowledge of a foreign language is required.
Recent minimum CAO points: 180
Career Opportunities
The BA (Hons) in European Studies is an arts degree which provides its graduates with key skills, giving them great flexibility in the job market both in Ireland and elsewhere in Europe. Would you like a career in the media or politics? Would you like a career in administration or management in one of the European institutions, such as the European Parliament or European Commission? Or maybe you would like to work in the administrative, sales or marketing area of an Irish or multinational company, doing business with other European companies? Or perhaps a career in politics or local government administration appeals to you? With this degree you have a huge choice of possible future careers when you graduate – the list is endless.
How To Apply
Dr David Irwin ( Head of Department ) + 353 1 4042302 email
Department phone extensions: + 353 1 404 2300 / 2333 / 2305 / 2306 / 2307 - Fax: + 353 1 4042304
Further Information
Please visit the Dept of Humanities / European Studies
Links Scheme
3 Distinctions, Languages and European Studies (ELESX), Cultural and Heritage Studies (ECHSX), Liberal Studues Certificate (ELAXX), Tourism (DTXXX), Print Journalism (EPJXX), International Trade (BBSIT).
Fees
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Course Content
Semester 1
Personal Productivity and ITContemp Euro Society
European History
European Marketing Environment
Introduction to Politics 1
French
German
Spanish
English as a Foreign Language
Semester 2
Introduction to EconomicsContemp Euro Society
European History
Marketing
Introduction to Politics 2
French
German
Spanish
Semester 3
Euro Lit and SocietyContemporary Euro Soc
Totalitarian Regimes in Europe
Behavioural Studies
European Economics
French
German
Spanish
Semester 4
Contempor European SocietyMarketing Applications
French
German
Spanish
Semester 5
Semester AbroadSemester 6
Semester AbroadSemester 7
Global BusinessGlobal Politics
Dissertation
Irish Literature & Identity
French Literature and Society
Spanish Literature and Society
German Literature and Society
French
German
Research Methods
Spanish
European Economics 1
Semester 8
Marketing Across CulturesGlobal Politics
Spanish Literature & Society
French
German
Integrated Marketing Comm
Spanish
European Economics 2
Lang Study: Euro Lit & Soc Ita
German Literature & Society
Contrmp Representation of Irl
