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European studies

The Bachelor of Arts (European Studies) degree

The structure of the specialised BA in European studies at pass level is a double major: one major in a European language and the other a major in European studies. The language major can be chosen from the following languages: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Modern Greek, Russian, Slavic. The European studies major sequence is given below. Students therefore take a minimum of fifty-two points over three years in each of their major sequences. The remaining forty points must include at least twenty-four points of first-year level work (including at least one other first-year sequence). It is strongly recommended that students consider taking a second European language and/or available business language subjects. Students may also take an honours year in this program.

The European studies major sequence consists of a first-year sequence (twelve points), sixteen points at second-year level (comprising two of the core subjects: EUR2080, EUR2100, EUR2130, EUR2840) and twenty four points at third-year level.

First year

Second year

Core subjects (eight points each)
Recommended accompanying subjects (eight points each)

Third year

All subjects carry eight points

European studies

The aim of the major in European studies is to introduce students to the basic sociopolitical facts, economic practices and cultural characteristics of modern Europe. All students intending to major in European studies are strongly advised to take at least a minor in a European language.

Students are encouraged to seek advice on their selection of courses and may make an appointment with one of the following: Professor Barbara Caine (History); Dr David Garrioch (History); Professor Brian Nelson (Romance Languages); Dr Marko Pavlyshyn (Slavic Studies); Dr Geoff Spenceley (Economic History); Associate Professor Walter Veit (German Studies).

First year

A first-year sequence in modern European studies consists of EUR1010 followed by EUR1020.

Minor sequence

A minor sequence consists of EUR1010 and EUR1020 followed by two of the second-year core subjects (EUR2080, EUR2100, EUR2130, EUR2840)

Major sequence

A major sequence consists of a minor sequence, as detailed above, followed by three subjects at third-year level.

First-year level

Second-year level

Core subjects
Recommended accompanying subjects

Third-year level

At least three of the following:

Fourth-year honours

Honours

The honours course consists of EUR4000 plus any further combination of fourth-year level subjects in European studies with a combined value of thirty-six points. The due date for submission of EUR4000 (Research project) is 31 October.

Departments may grant an extension of time for submission of the Honours thesis or for final coursework up to the last day of the examination period of the semester in which the work is due. Applications for extensions beyond this date must be made to the Committee for Undergraduate Studies.

Combined honours may be taken in European studies and another discipline provided that all honours requirements have been met in both disciplines and subject to the approval of the heads of both departments/centres. Mid-year entry is offered by this centre.

Swinburne University of Technology

It is anticipated that there will be an agreement between Monash University and Swinburne University of Technology whereby students from each institution may take subjects from the other institution. The recommended Swinburne subjects are:

Further information on these subjects is available from Ms Gail Ward (Room 820).

Graduate studies

For postgraduate courses offered by the centre, please refer to the Arts graduate handbook for 1998.

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