European Studies
With one glance at the news, you know that Europe’s place in the world, and Europeans’ identities, are undergoing rapid developments. In this Bachelor’s you will learn to see how the borders, languages, institutions, traditions and populations of Europe have always been ambiguous, and are constantly changing – including now, as new challenges reopen old discussions on power, representation, and equality. Explore these dynamics through an interdisciplinary lens and learn about culture, history, economics, politics, law and international relations.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
🌍 What's your take on Europe?
Apr07
Experience Days spring
Oct27
Bachelor's Week 27-31 Oct
Why study European Studies at the UvA
International classroom
Why?
Located in the city centre of Amsterdam, you will study in a true European cultural hub and become part of a creative and diverse community, with up to 300 first year students.
Europe from a broad perspective
How?
In which of our six majors would you like to specialise: European Culture, European History, East European Studies, European Law, European Economics, or European Politics?
Master the art of critical thinking
What?
Learn to understand the challenges Europe is facing today. Integrate the politics, law and economics of the EU with historical, cultural and literary perspectives.
Learn a new language
Which?
Unique to European Studies at the UvA is that you can choose from 15+ languages to expand your language skills. Arabic, Italian or Turkish, for example.
Is European Studies right for you?
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Curiosity about how historical processes, ideas and ideologies have shaped contemporary Europe drives you.
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A dynamic and international environment is where you feel at ease.
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You have the desire to bring change.
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You are intrigued by current events that have created tension between Europe and the US, Russia and China and wish to critically think about how European individual and collective identities are changing in the context of those developments.
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Learning a foreign language is amongst your ambitions.
Copyright: Wouter Zweers
I have gained substantive knowledge during both my Bachelor's and Master's that still comes in handy, for example about the functioning of the EU and the history of European integration.Wouter Zweers, alumnus Read the interview
What does your week look like as a student?
Wondering what your weekly schedule will be at European Studies? Then download the brochure with a sample timetable and additional information about this study.
Degree certificate
European Studies is an accredited degree programme. After completion of this programme, you will receive a legally accredited Bachelor's degree and the title Bachelor of Arts (BA).
Research: EU citizens feel increasingly European
The sense of a European identity has increased among inhabitants of the European Union in the past 15 years – in spite of crises like Brexit and the Eurozone crisis. Research by professor Theresa Kuhn shows this. ‘The euro and open borders have made the EU tangible.’
Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- BA European Studies
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 180 ECTS, 36 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 56051
- Location
- University Quarter
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