European Studies

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Year

2011

Award

Bachelor of European Studies

Length

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This multi-disciplinary degree offers a comprehensive and cohesive course of study focusing on contemporary European societies and cultures, preparing students for Europe-related career possibilities in Europe and other countries. Students can link the study of European cultures, politics, history, trade and tourism with the study of one or more European languages (other than English).

Course structure

In first year, students complete four core (compulsory) subjects and four electives. The four core subjects include Modern Europe A: From Monarchies to Nations 1760-1890, Windows on Contemporary Europe: Cultures in Transition, and a European language, studied in both first and second semester. Language offerings include French, Greek, Italian and Spanish in beginner, intermediate and advanced streams. Elective choices include subjects in anthropology, art history, economics, law, philosophy, sociology and tourism. For more details, use the Handbook link below.

Contact hours

Approximately 15 contact hours per week if studying full-time.

Subject details

Melbourne

Major areas of study

European studies, history, politics, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish.

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

VTAC or Late Direct Application.

Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2010): CSP student contribution $5,310 (per 120 credit points).

Scholarships

Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduates

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences awards ten academic merit scholarships annually to students with the highest ATAR. See details at: www.latrobe.edu.au/humanities/awards

Other awards and prizes are also available for current students through individual Schools/programs. See details at: www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/current/huss

Middle Band

Re-ranking is based on English (any), Humanities (any), LOTE (any), Drama, Theatre Studies, Legal Studies and Psychology. Consideration is also given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria.

Selection

ATAR n/a (2011)

Guaranteed Entry (Year 12 applicants only)
Applicants with ENTERs of 75 or above will be made a first round offer. Those with lower ATARs will be considered through normal selection processes.

Non-Year 12 selection may involve: ENTER/ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice, essay.

Extra requirements

Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing prior educational experience and reasons for interest in the course. Some Non-Year 12 applicants may also be required to complete an autobiographical essay; contact the Faculty for more information: 03 9479 2023.

Prerequisites

VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

Semester starts

Semester 1 (March)

Career opportunities

Graduates have a comprehensive mix of up-to-date European cultural awareness and language skills, applicable in a range of Europe-related roles in business, trade, government and non-government organisations, teaching, translating and interpreting.

Course URL

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/histeuro/eurost

Contact information

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