European Studies

Why study European Studies at Dundee?

Here at Dundee, we have a long and well-established reputation in teaching European Studies.

We have been commended for our strongly interdisciplinary approach. During your studies, you will have opportunities to combine perspectives from economists, geographers, historians, lawyers, linguists, philosophers, cultural study specialists, as well as political analysts.

We will give you the historical background, but you will also look at issues that matter in Europe now, such as integration, migration, cultural identity, economic policy and governance.

The focus of our core courses is Europe-wide, including Russia and the wide range of optional modules allows you to specialise. You can choose from a wide range of additional modules from within the School of Humanities and the College of Arts and Social Sciences.

You can combine your joint Honours European Studies degree with the study of French, German or Spanish should you wish to do so. (A range of other languages are also available as additional modules.)

We have also recently introduced a new degree: MA European Studies and European Languages & Culture, which allows you to study 2 languages from French, German or Spanish (one of which could be taken as a beginner from Level 1).

Ilze Plavgo graduated in 2009 with MA (Hons) European Studies and International Relations. She says:
"You are studying in a truly multi-cultural environment - both students and lecturers come from various countries, representing different cultures, with their personal insights and experiences, which made the learning process a lot more interesting."

Erasmus Exchanges

As a European Studies student, you will be particularly encouraged to go on an Erasmus exchange to one of our partner universities in Europe.

Judith Kahl is a 4th year student taking European Studies with French. She says:
"The option of studying European Studies with a language is a great opportunity. I find the cultural aspect of European studies really interesting so I decided to go to Grenoble in France on an Erasmus exchange in 3rd year. Even though I will admit that it was one of the hardest things I have ever done I am so glad I went and I have taken away so many insights and good memories, it was more than worth it."

More European Studies student and graduate profiles »

European Documentation Centre

Dundee is a full European Documentation Centre, meaning that it is entitled to receive one copy of all publicly available documents released by the institutions of the European Union.

Much of the current material pertaining to the European Union is now mounted on the internet, and is freely accessible to Dundee University staff and students from computer facilities throughout the University.

We'll make sure you have the necessary skills to make use of the vast amount of material available.

Field trips

We organise field trips to Brussels or Strasbourg from time to time.

• MA European Studies and Business Economics with Marketing
• MA European Studies and Economics
• MA European Studies and English
• MA European Studies and European Languages & Culture
• MA European Studies and Geography

• MA European Studies and History
• MA European Studies and International Relations
• MA European Studies and Philosophy
• MA European Studies and Psychology