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BA European Studies at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

The B.A. in European Studies blends the humanities and the social sciences. Offered jointly by the Departments of History; Political Science; and Languages, Literatures and Cultures, this interdisciplinary major combines language training with courses in history, politics and literature.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: European History, Literatures of Europe, Comparative Politics and International Relations, Art History, Philosophy, Music, Geography. Sample required courses: ENGL110 Seminar in Composition; MATH113 Contemporary Mathematics or higher; POSC270 Introduction to Comparative Politics; UNIV101 First Year Experience; HIST300 History Course; POSC310 European Politics.

Career pathways

Career options: Law, Public Administration, Foreign Service, International Business, NGOs, Public Policy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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