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BA European Studies. Twenty First Century Europe. Why European Studies?. Migrant Crisis. Brexit. Nationalism - Populism. Russia. Overview of European Studies in MH101 The European Studies degree focuses on the study of the history and politics of contemporary Europe and its institutions.
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Why European Studies? Migrant Crisis Brexit Nationalism - Populism Russia
Overview of European Studies in MH101 • The European Studies degree focuses on the study of the history and politics of contemporary Europe and its institutions. • On this programme you will explore how European institutions function and how they have evolved over the years. • You will learn about 20th and 21st century history and how conflict and reconciliation has shaped present-day attitudes towards European integration. • You will learn about the different regions of Europe and the successes or not of their integration into the European Union and its institutions. You will have a chance to think about possible futures of the European project.
Why study this discipline at Maynooth? • The European Studies programme at Maynooth is unique in that it focuses on the politics and recent history of Europe and its institutions. The programme offers an excellent preparation for a career in Europe or for an advanced degree in European Studies. • Staff teaching on the European Studies have expertise in European institutions and enlargement, on the history of war and peace in the Balkans and the legacy of the communist period in Eastern Europe. • The European Studies programme is closely integrated with the Maynooth Centre for European and Eurasian Studies (MCEES) and hold regular events, invites guest speakers. • As part of your degree, you will have the option to take part in a field trip to Brussels, including a visit to the European Parliament and meeting with Irish MEPs.
First Year European Studies ES151 ‘Unity in Diversity’: Introduction to European Studies (semester 1) ES 152 ‘Big Ideas in European Studies’ (semester 2) Plus two subjects (language optional) (semesters 1 +2)
2nd Year European Studies • EU Law • Politics of the EU and International Relations • European History 1911-1945, European History 1945 – present-day • or… • Other modules in European History from the History Department
Final-year European Studies • Ethnic Conflict in Europe and the Wider World and Policy and Policy-making in the European Union • Field trip (in Belgium) • European History modules (including: Balkan History, Eastern Europe, Europe and the UK). • Final written Assignment
International Year (optional) • Spent in the country associated with your language study • Subjects studied through the medium of host university language • Opportunity for immersion in the culture and society of a European country
Thanks very much! John Paul Newman Johnpaul.newman@mu.ie
Helen KinsellaExecutive Asst. European Studies,Rowan House, Room 1.22helen.kinsella@nuim.ieOffice Hours: Tues-Thurs 10am - 1.30pm