Undergraduate Students
In 2006 the NCRE introduced European Union Studies as the newest major to the University of Canterbury's Bachelor of Arts degree. This new BA programme employs existing courses in this area from both the NCRE and other departments and schools at the University - harnessing existing expertise by establishing a formal European Union Studies major. The teaching programme is multidisciplinary in focus. Students will be able to choose between courses in Economics, Politics, History, Geography and Law that examine the European Union.
Bachelor of Arts in European Union Studies - BA
In 2006 the NCRE introduced European Union Studies as the newest major to the University of Canterbury's most flexible degree, the Bachelor of Arts.
In general, an arts degree broadens your understanding of the world and encourages a questioning mind. It develops your writing, communication, research and analytical skills, preparing you for a wide range of employment opportunities.
More specifically, this new BA programme employs existing courses in this area from both the NCRE and other departments and schools at the University - harnessing existing expertise by establishing a formal European Union Studies major. The teaching programme is multidisciplinary in focus. Students will be able to choose between courses in Economics, Politics, History and Law that examine the European Union.
Course Structure
In 2012, the BA programme in European Union Studies (EURO) consists of 13 papers at all undergrad levels - 2 level 100, 7 level 200 and 4 level 300 courses. Not all of these courses will be offered in every academic year.
EURO undergraduate courses are offered in the first and second semesters, as well as during Summer School each year.
In order to enrol in level 200 EURO courses students would be required to have:
- any 30 points in EURO 100-level papers OR
- any 45 points at 100-level in Arts, Commerce, Law OR
- any other 45 points at 100-level with the approval of the Course Coordinator
In order to enrol in level 300 EURO courses students would be required to have:
- any 30 points in EURO 200-level papers OR
- any 45 points with B average at 200-level in Arts, Commerce, Law OR
- any other 45 points with B average at 200-level with the approval of the Course Coordinator
Majoring in European Union Studies
Students intending to complete the BA in European Union Studies must be credited with at least 135 points in European Union Studies, including the folloing:
100-level
- Recommended: 36 points of European language
200-level
- At least 45 points of 200-level European Union Studies
- Required: EURO201 (Semester One) or EURO224 (Semester Two)
300-level
- At least 60 points of 300-level European Union Studies
- Required for Honours: a B average at 300-level
Courses Offered
In 2012, students can choose courses from the following list of options.
Level 100 Courses:
| course | title | semester | information |
Discovering the European Union |
first |
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The European Union and Our Region |
second |
may be cancelled |
Level 200 Courses:
| course | title | semester | information |
Melting Pot or European Soup?: The European Union and Its Multicultural Societies |
first |
core course option | |
Remaking the New Europe |
summer (Jan 12) |
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The EU's Democratic and Economic Evolution |
first |
core course option | |
The Rise and Fall of Soviet Domination in Eastern Europe 1944-1991 |
second |
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Doing Business in Europe: EU Policy, Business Strategy and Trade |
summer (Jan 12) |
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| EURO231 | European Finance & the Financial Crisis | summer (Nov 11) |
NEW |
| EURO233 | The EU and the Millennium Development Goals | summer (Nov 11) | NEW |
Level 300 Courses:
| course | title | semester | information |
European Integration from Community to Union |
first | ||
The Eu in the Asia-Pacific |
second |
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| European Public Law | second | ||
| EURO339 | Economics of European Integration | summer (Nov 11) | NEW |
Graduate Diploma of Arts in European Union Studies
A Graduate Diploma is a one year full time course, which can also be studied part-time, for graduates to study a second, or another, undergraduate major. It can be used for gaining entry to postgraduate qualifications.
It comprises five courses - three courses at level 300, with the remaining two courses at any level, as long as one of them is at level 200 or above - and usually all five courses are in the same subject. The course of study is negotiated with the programme coordinator and approved by the Dean.
Certificate of Arts in European Union Studies
A Certficate of Arts is for those who are unsure about whether they are suited to university study or can only study part-time.
The certificate comprises four standard courses at levels 100 and 200 and can be completed in 1-2 years of part-time study. Credit can be transferred to the Bachelor of Arts (and some other degrees), provided you haven't graduated with the certificate.
Useful Links
The following links offer some more useful information for prospective undergraduate students to the National Centre for Research on Europe:
- NCRE Undergraduate Course information
- NCRE Library Resources
- UC Libray: Help
- UC Bachelor of Arts Information
- UC Certificate of Arts Information
- UC General Undergraduate Student Information
- UC Enrolment Information
- UC Undergraduate Scholarships Information
- UC Student Administration Services
- UC Assessment Policy (PDF, 109 KB)
- UC International Office
- newzealandeducated.com
- EU Library Resources at UC
Want to know more?
Please contact us if you have questions about studying at the NCRE.