Secondary program in European Studies

It is possible to pursue a minor in European Studies (30 ECTS) in combination with the advanced study program of another study track. The program consists of two interdisciplinary modules.

It provides an introduction to the European integration process and combines political, legal, and economic perspectives. It provides knowledge about the institutional and legal system underlying the European Union, as well as economic cooperation at the European level. Students acquire solid skills, particularly in political science, with a transdisciplinary and interfaculty approach.

For more detailed information, please consult the corresponding study plan.

Study plans

 

  • Content
    • Module 1: Introduction to European Integration
      This module provides fundamental knowledge in the core disciplines of European Studies. It includes courses in European Studies, European Law, and Political Economy.
    • Module 2: Europe as a Political Space
      This module focuses on the social sciences, particularly political science, and combines courses from the fields of Sociology, Eastern European Studies, and European Studies.
  • Admission requirements

    Admission is possible with a university or HES bachelor's degree with at least 60 ECTS in one of the following fields of study: Law, Political Economy, History, Media and Communication Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Eastern European Studies, European Studies, Contemporary History, International Relations, Politics and Society.

  • Language and Mobility

    Teaching languages: French, German, and English


    Bilingual option: yes

     

    Mobility: we encourage Swiss and international mobility. Find out more about the possibilities on the dedicated page.

  • Opportunities

    Master's degrees in European Studies qualify students for careers in public administration, diplomacy, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, journalism, cultural organizations, and research.