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BA European Studies with French
About this course
European studies with French addresses one of the most important and genuinely complex political and cultural entities in the world. As the current description of this programme observes, Europe appears on the news almost every day, and yet few people truly understand the complex phenomenon that modern Europe represents: its institutions, its internal tensions, its historical development, its relationship with the wider world, and the ideas that both unite and divide its member nations. European studies brings together history, politics, economics, culture, and international relations in the service of understanding this complexity, and adding French to the combination provides both a major European language and direct access to one of the continent's most influential national traditions. At the University of Essex, this four-year full-time programme develops your understanding of European history, politics, culture, and institutions alongside genuine proficiency in French. You will examine the development of European integration from its post-war foundations to the contemporary European Union, studying how European institutions work, how member states relate to each other and to the EU, and how the EU engages with the wider global system. The cultural dimension of European studies is also important: you will engage with European literature, film, and cultural production in ways that complement the political and historical analysis. In French, you will develop linguistic proficiency alongside engagement with French and francophone culture and society, giving you direct access to one of the most significant European national traditions. The combination of regional expertise and language skill is genuinely rare and valuable in a world where European affairs remain of central importance to British and global politics, trade, and culture. Graduates from European studies with French programmes pursue careers in the civil service and diplomatic service, European institutions and international organisations, journalism, education, translation and interpreting, think tanks, consultancy, law, and business with European connections. Postgraduate study in European studies, international relations, politics, or French supports those with research or specialist career ambitions.
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