European Studies

Program Overview

This four-year European Studies program focuses on understanding Europe's political, economic, and social challenges. Students develop skills in intercultural communication, project management, and sustainability. The program includes an exchange semester, a work placement, and a focus on professional development, preparing graduates for careers in various fields related to Europe.

Program Outline

Outline:

Year 1

Understanding Europe

• Semester 1
• Political Challenges
• Business Challenges
• Professional Communication in English
• Project: Facing Europe's Challenges
• Modern Foreign Languages - French, German, Spanish, or Dutch
• Personal Leadership
• Semester 2
• EU Challenges
• International Cooperation in the EU and Beyond
• Managing Organizations in the EU
• Intercultural Communication in English
• EU Challenges in Practice
• Modern Foreign Languages - French, German, Spanish, or Dutch
• Personal Leadership

Year 2

Sustainability, Peace, Security & Prosperity in Europe

• Semester 3
• Sustainability in Europe
• Sustainable Policy
• Sustainable Business
• Applied Research
• Project: Sustainability Summit
• Modern Foreign Languages - French, German, Spanish, or Dutch
• Personal Leadership
• Semester 4
• Peace, Security & Prosperity in Europe
• Marketing and Communications for Organizations in Europe
• Project: Fundraising in the EU
• Modern Foreign Languages - French, German, Spanish, or Dutch
• Personal Leadership

Year 3

Diversity in Europe

• Semester 5
• Exchange
• Semester 6
• The Europe Desk
• Modern Foreign Languages - French, German, Spanish, or Dutch
• Personal Leadership
• Minors of your own choosing

Year 4

Becoming a European Professional

• Semester 7
• Work placement
• Semester 8
• Final Projects
• Modern Foreign Languages - French, German, Spanish, or Dutch
• Personal Leadership

Assessment:

Most assessment is in the form of practical, professional assignments and projects. Whenever possible, the assessment of knowledge and skills is integrated into the production of professional products. This could be anything from a marketing or export plan to a piece of policy advice.

Careers:

• Corporate Social Responsibility Advisor
• Sustainability Advisor
• Regulatory Affairs Officer
• European Account Manager
• Export Manager
• Business Development Analyst
• Compliance Officer
• Consular Officer
• Corporate Communications Officer
• (Social) Entrepreneur
• Europe Specialist
• Event Planner
• International Liaison
• Journalist
• Lobbyist
• Marketing Coordinator
• Marketing Consultant
• Online Marketeer
• Parliamentary Assistant
• Policy Officer
• Political Advisor
• Public Relations Officer
• Project Leader
• Recruitment Officer
• Sales Manager
• Small Business Owner
• Social Media Coördinator
• Social Media Marketing Officer

You will have to pay tuition fees when you enrol on a bachelor's programme. You can pay in one or more instalments. If you pay in more than one instalment a small administration fee is charged. More information about tuition fees Scholarships Find out more about scholarships for international students. Please note that these scholarships are one-off scholarships only, meaning that if you obtain them it is only for your first year of study. Student finance Dutch students qualify for extra financial support via a loan. Dutch students automatically qualify for this financial assistance and international students may be eligible if they have lived in the Netherlands for at least five years or are employed for at least 56 hours per month. Additional Costs You must also budget for books, excursions and field trips. You can expect to pay approximately €800 per year to cover these additional costs. During your semester abroad, you will also need to pay for tickets, housing and insurance.