Bachelor of European Studies

Can you see yourself bustling to work through the streets of Paris, Glasgow, Munich, London, Madrid or Norway?

If you are interested in the social, political and cultural structure of contemporary Europe - this program is for you.The Bachelor of European Studies focuses on the foundations of modern Europe, bearing in mind its long history and how this has shaped contemporary European societies.

It also considers the innovative aspects of recent developments, particularly the possibilities for cooperation and unity as well as the tensions between diverse traditions.

You will study a European language and travel to Europe for ‘in-country’ study at a partner institution.

With our flexible program you can also extend your chosen language subject into a major.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of European Studies requires completion of 144 units, of which:

A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

The 144 units must include:

24 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

EURO1004 Europe in the Modern Era EURO2012 Uniting Europe: history, politics, theory EURO3002 Comparative European Politics HIST1214 Clash of Empires: 1450 to the Present

12 units from completion of European History courses from the following list:

HIST2133 Human Variations and Racism in Western Culture, c. 1450-1950 HIST2136 World at War, 1939-1945 HIST2141 The Cold War: 1945-1989 HIST2205 Europe and the Atlantic World, c.1492–1776. HIST2213 Real Men: Masculinities in Western History HIST2214 The Great War, 1914-1918 HIST2219 Tudor-Stuart England, c.1485-1714: Politics, Society and Culture HIST2221 The Birth of Modernity: Britain 1688-1848 HIST2223 The French Revolution and Napoleon HIST2226 Nazi Germany HIST2228 Enlightenment Worlds HIST2238 Human Rights in History HIST2240 Democracy and Dissent: Europe Since 1945 HIST2220 Medieval History HIST2242 The Soviet Union

12 units from completion of Contemporary Europe courses from the following list:

BUSI2034 Dynamics of European Business ENGL2101 Modern European Theatre GERM2020 Postwar German Society LING2022 Language Policy and Language Politics MEAS2001 New States of Eurasia: Emerging Issues in Politics and Security MEAS2002 Turkish History: Ottoman State to Modern Turkey MEAS2003 Modern Turkey: History, Culture and Regional Relations PHIL2059 Love Death and Freedom (20th Century French Phenomenology) POLS2025 Politics in Britain POLS2069 Politics in Russia SOCY2055 Social Inequality in Comparative Perspective

Either:

48 units from completion of one of the following language majors

French Language and Culture German Language and Culture Italian Language and Culture Spanish

Or

24 units from completion of one of the following language minors

French Language and Culture German Language and Culture Italian Language and Culture Russian Spanish

24 units from completion of one of the following:

an in-country study abroad component/exchange in the same language as the minor Internship undertaken in the same language as the minor

Or

24 units from completion of one of the following advanced language minors:

Advanced French Studies Advanced German Studies Advanced Italian Studies Advanced Spanish Studies

24 units from completion of courses from any of the following majors and minors:

Advanced French Studies Minor Advanced German Studies Minor Advanced Italian Studies Minor Advanced Spanish Studies Minor Ancient Greek Major Ancient History Major ANU Leadership and Research Minor Art History and Theory Major Contemporary Europe Major Demography Minor Digital Humanities Major Economic Studies Major English Major Environmental Studies Major French Language and Culture Major Gender, Sexuality and Culture Major German Language and Culture Major Heritage and Museum Studies Minor History Major International Communication Major International Relations Major Italian Language and Culture Major Latin Major Music Major Music Technology Major Philosophy Major Political Science Major Russian Minor Screen Studies Minor Social Research Methods Minor Sociology Major Spanish Major War Studies Major

48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

Honours

For information about honours, please see Bachelor of European Studies (Honours)

Majors

• Ancient Greek
• Ancient History
• Art History and Theory
• Contemporary Europe
• Digital Humanities
• Economic Studies
• English
• Environmental Studies
• French Language and Culture
• Gender, Sexuality and Culture
• German Language and Culture
• History
• International Communication
• International Relations
• Italian Language and Culture
• Latin
• Music
• Music Technology
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Sociology
• Spanish
• War Studies

Minors

• Advanced French Studies
• Advanced German Studies
• Advanced Italian Studies
• Advanced Spanish Studies
• ANU Leadership and Research
• Demography
• French Language and Culture
• German Language and Culture
• Heritage and Museum Studies
• International Relations
• Italian Language and Culture
• Russian
• Screen Studies
• Social Research Methods
• Spanish

Elective Study

Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.

Study Options

Year 1 - 48 units

Year 2 - 48 units

Year 3 - 48 units

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.

In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.

Domestic applicants

→ School leavers will be assessed on: • the minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) requirement or equivalent for this program, • the co-curricular or service requirement, and • any program specific requirements that are listed below.

→ Non school leavers: a) will be assessed on: • the minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) requirement or equivalent for this program, b) Non school leavers who: • complete a recognised Australian (or equivalent) post-secondary qualification, or • complete one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) of an Australian (or equivalent) degree qualification, or • complete an approved tertiary preparation course/program without undertaking any further study, will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. Non school leavers must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.

International applicants

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found here. Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.

Diversity factors & English language proficiency As Australia's national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

Adjustment Factors

ANU offers rank adjustments for a number of adjustment factors, including for high achievement in nationally strategic senior secondary subjects and for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies. Rank adjustments are applied to Bachelor degree applicants with an ATAR at or above 70. Points are awarded in accordance with the approved schedules, and no more than 15 points (maximum 5 subject/performance-based adjustments, maximum 10 equity-based adjustments and maximum 5 Elite Athlete adjustments) will be awarded. Please note that Adjustment Factors vary and do not apply to a select few programs, please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.