3903 - Diploma in European Studies
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | DipEurSt |
|---|---|
| Managing faculty | Arts |
| Intake restrictions | Students must be enrolled in a bachelor or double degree at an Australian university. Enrolment in this course requires approval from the student's home faculty/university. This course is not available to international student visa holders. |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Clayton) |
| Total credit points required | 48 |
| Duration (years) | 1 year FT, 2 years PT |
| Contact details | http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us/ |
Description
The course encourages students to acquire knowledge, not only of Europe, but also of the contemporary world in the context of Europe's cultural and intellectual development. It also provides an introduction to history, institutions and policies of the European Union and its role and significance in current affairs. This course will be of interest to students from a range of backgrounds, including business and economics, law, the natural sciences and engineering, as well as the humanities and social sciences. It aims to make students aware of the essential political, cultural, social and economic realities of today's Europe.
Objectives
Graduates are expected to:
- develop the intellectual capabilities inherent in the interpretation of sources of knowledge pertaining to the academic discipline
- develop an understanding of the world view of the field of study
- develop the capacity for quantitative and qualitative analysis, critique and creative thinking in the discipline
- develop an understanding of the present interpretations and potential future developments in the issues underlying the content of and approaches to the field of study
- develop the skills of written and oral presentation, argument and analysis, including other practical skills such as computer skills, appropriate to the academic discipline.
Structure
Students complete a standard 48 point major consisting of a first year sequence of 12 points and one of the following:
- 12 points of second year level studies (normally two units) and 24 points of third-year level studies (normally four units)
- 18 points of second-year level studies (normally three units) and 18 points of third-year level studies (normally three units).
Requirements
At first-year level, students take two prescribed units:
- EUR1100 European culture and ideas: modernity and enlightenment
- EUR1200 European culture and ideas: modernity and romanticism
At second and third-year level students complete core units and electives.
Students negotiate a suitable program of study in consultation with the Monash European and EU Centre.
For a full outline of the European studies major refer to the 'Areas of study' section in this Handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2009handbooks/aos/arts-ug-study-europ-eu-studs.html.
Award(s) received on completion
Diploma in European Studies
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