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European Studies

The growth in transnational and transcontinental connectedness has emphasized the need for a multi-disciplinary and comparative approach to culture, society, history, politics, and trade, and has created a demand for graduates with language and management knowledge and overseas experience, particularly in Europe. Our program in European Studies will prepare you for a career in Canadian-European relations. You will concentrate on German, French, Italian or Spanish and choose among history, political science, literature, art history, administration, economics, and business courses in an area of emphasis in either culture and civilization or business. You’ll also gain cultural immersion in a study year in Europe.

 

Sample Careers
   Government
   North American companies in Europe
   European Companies in North America
   Tourism
   International administration

Please click here for our ES Major Requirements

You can click here for our ES Major Student Information Guide

Click here for our ES Minor Requirements

 

ES Exchange Program

It is highly recommended that students spend their third year studying at a European university, in a country where their chosen core language is spoken. 

Successful completion of the European Studies major requires proficiency in one of the following languages (French, German, Italian or Spanish). In order to demonstrate language proficiency, students have two options: they may study for a year at a European University, in a country where their chosen core language is spoken, or they may write a final research paper in the chosen core language within a required fourth year European Studies course (EURO* 4740). Students who can demonstrate that they have written a major academic paper or exam in their chosen language while participating in an approved study abroad year will be waived from the requirement of EURO*4740.

Guide for Studying in France

Guide for Studying in Germany

Guide for Studying in Italy

Guide for Studying in Spain