Bachelor European Studies
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Key Information
Campus location
Maastricht, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 - 4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 2,143 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
Now that European borders are fading, there is a growing demand in the international labour market for graduates who know from personal experience what it means to study and work in an international environment. People who can communicate fluently in various European languages; for whom the political and economic structures in Europe have no secrets; professionals who can manage cultural differences and who can be widely employed because of their extensive knowledge in the fields of international communication. Although it may be hard to believe that all of this is covered in just one study programme, this is just so in European Studies.
To prepare you even better for the international labour market, to offer you an international learning environment and to facilitate a possible transfer to an interesting Master's programme abroad, European Studies is fully taught in English. After completing this four-year (full-time) study programme, you will have a Bachelor's degree in European Studies.
European Studies in Maastricht is the right choice of study for you if this has aroused your interest because it is the perfect preparation for a successful career in an international working environment.
Two languages
You will study two European languages. English is compulsory for everyone. As your second language, you can choose French, German or Spanish. If you choose Spanish as your second language, no prior knowledge of the language is required. You will get a practical, hands-on approach to the language training that makes you able to express yourself fluently, both orally and in writing. Every language course also discusses the culture in the areas in which this language is spoken. Doing business with a Frenchman or negotiating with an Englishman, makes a world of difference!
Admissions
Curriculum
Wide range of courses
You will also be taking a wide range of courses, for example, Intercultural Communication, European Law, Politics, International Organizations, and Public Affairs. Europe is the binding element in all these courses. As you will be trained in conducting presentations, debating, interviewing and (copy) writing, your communicative skills will reach a high level. You will also develop your social skills because of the many group assignments. The programme offers you a well-balanced mix of lectures, group activities, project work and individual assignments.
Exchange and internship
In the third year, you will study abroad for one semester at one of our international partner universities. Zuyd University of Applied Sciences has an extensive network of partners in various countries. In the fourth year, you round off your study programme by doing an international internship in a European context. Examples of possible internship providers are:
- European Institutions
- European, national or local governmental organizations
- NGOs and IGOs
- Embassies and consulates
Program Tuition Fee
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Career Opportunities
- International networker
- Lobbyist
- Communication advisor
- International project manager
- Staff member at the European Parliament/House of Representatives/Ministry/Embassy
- Spokesperson, etc.