Monash European and EU Centre

Disciplines

European and EU studies

European studies is a field of knowledge about the present, the past and the possible futures of Europe: its peoples and nations, individually and in relation to each other; its cultures; its political and economic life; and the relationships that link Europe to the rest of the world.

Students undertaking European studies at Monash can expect to learn about the contribution that European thought and culture have made to the shaping of the modern world, as well as the significance of contemporary developments such as the creation and enlargement of the European Union. Students are encouraged to analyse, interpret, discuss and evaluate texts, both historical and contemporary, that are representative of European ideas and culture, and to become familiar with the different forms of innovation that have characterized the development of the European Union.

At Monash, European studies is taught by the Monash European and EU Centre. Whilst located in the Faculty of Arts, the centre works closely with the faculties of Law and Business/Economics and its research and teaching activities are cross-disciplinary.

Students may take a major, a minor or individual units in European studies. At fourth-year level, students may enrol for honours in European studies, or in European studies combined with another approved discipline.

The centre offers a Diploma in European Studies and a Graduate Diploma in European Studies, as well as a cross-disciplinary coursework Masters in European Integration taught in collaboration with the Faculties of Law and Business/Economics. At the graduate level, students may be supervised for the degrees of MA or PhD by research in European studies.

It is recommended that students study a European language parallel to their work in European studies but it is not a prerequisite of enrolment. The following modern European languages are offered by the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics in the Faculty if Arts: French, German, Italian, Spanish and Ukrainian. All may be studied from the post-VCE or the beginners level, and can be studied as part of a Diploma or Graduate Diploma of Languages.

Students contemplating undergraduate or postgraduate studies in European studies are encouraged to seek advice on their course by contacting the centre.

For information on the units required for a major or minor in European studies, refer to the ‘Areas of study’ section on the Arts faculty website at www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/study-areas/.

Study Abroad

Monash units taught at the Monash University centres in Prato in Italy and in London may be counted towards the European studies major, as well as the Diploma in European Studies or Graduate Diploma in European Studies with the centre’s permission.

All students of European studies are encouraged to pursue study in Europe. The Centre has established contacts with universities in Europe where Monash students can study European Studies for credit. Grants for study in Europe are available through Monash Abroad. Students intending to undertake some study in Europe should consult with the centre before applying.

Relevant courses

For details of the following courses, see ‘Outline of undergraduate studies’ section.

Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
Bachelor of Arts (Global)
Bachelor of Letters
Diploma in European Studies

Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 4661 (Clayton); Email european.studies@arts.monash.edu.au or visit www.monash.edu.au/europecentre

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