European Studies

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Year

2010

Award

Bachelor of European Studies

Length

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Course description

This comprehensive course introduces students to contemporary Europe. It offers a multidisciplinary view of contemporary European societies with students studying its history, politics, trade and tourism and at least one of its languages. The course specifically targets students who want to work, travel or study in Europe, and those intending to seek employment in European-oriented enterprises.

Students are also encouraged to take advantage of La Trobe University's European exchange programs.

Course structure

Each year level includes core subjects focusing on the historical and cultural contexts which have shaped modern Europe.Students choose from electives in disciplines such as history, art history, European studies, philosophy and politics. Complementary subjects in areas such as economics, business and tourism (offered by other Faculties) are also available. Students must also complete at least one year's study of a European language (other than English), with the option of continuing their language studies in subsequent years.

Contact hours

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

Handbook

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Major areas of study

European studies, history, politics, Italian, Greek studies, Spanish.
Students can select other relevant subjects (anthropology, economics, law, philosophy and tourism ) as electives in second and/or third year.

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)

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/prospective/uniwide/index.html

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences awards a number of academic merit scholarships to students who have attained the highest VCE enter score in 2009.
See details at www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/index
The School of Historical and European Studies also offers a number of awards and prizes.

Middle Band

Consideration is based on performance in one or more of: English (any), Humanities (any), LOTE (any), Drama, Theatre Studies, Legal Studies, Psychology.

Selection

ENTER 70.15

Extra requirements

Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit the VTAC Pi form, providing details in essay format re prior educational experiences and reasons for interest in the course.

Mature-Age Entry scheme: Multiple Choice STAT and other requirements. Call 1300 135 045 for more information.

Mature-Age Entry scheme: Multiple Choice STAT and other requirements. Call 1300 135 045 for more information.

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 can find employment in business, trade, tourism, government, and non-government organisations, as well as teaching, translating and interpreting.

Course URL

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

Contact information

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Melbourne (Bundoora) School of Historical and European Studies: T (03) 9479 2430
E history@latrobe.edu.au
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences:
T (03) 9479 2023
E lhuss@latrobe.edu.au

All students may pay a Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for Overseas Student Health Cover