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.
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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.
- Module 1: Introduction to European Integration
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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.
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Language and Mobility
Teaching languages: French, German, and English
Bilingual option: yesMobility: we encourage Swiss and international mobility. Find out more about the possibilities on the dedicated page.
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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.