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Advanced Certificate in West European Studies at University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh, United States

Programme overview

The West European Studies Certificate lets graduate and professional students complement their major with a regional specialization in West European history, culture, politics and languages.

Faculty: University Center for International Studies  |  Department: European Studies Center  |  Duration: 18 credits of West European studies coursework  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

At least 18 credits of West European Studies courses or seminars (at least 9 outside the major school or department), three years of college-level instruction or equivalent in a West European language other than English (unless English is not the student's first language), and an interdisciplinary research paper of 15-25 pages using materials in a West European language.

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Entry requirements

Open to graduate students enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in any school or department; the certificate is completed alongside a master's, professional or doctoral degree. Students must complete all requirements for the master's or professional degree or pass the PhD preliminary examinations to receive the certificate.

Duration: 18 credits of West European studies coursework

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