Arts (European studies), Bachelor

Discover where your strengths and interests can lead with a Bachelor of Arts, offering flexibility to explore broadly before specializing in what excites you most. Spanning humanities, creative arts, and social sciences, this versatile degree lets you pursue passions, develop skills, and craft a unique career path—either standalone, focusing on one to three areas, or as a double degree with fields like Law or Education.You'll gain in-demand skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, evidence-based reasoning, communication, and creativity, while broadening your worldview. Engage with profound questions on human existence, challenge assumptions, and apply innovative ideas to issues like climate change, human rights, technology ethics, social justice, and cultural diversity. The Bachelor of Arts equips you to drive meaningful impact in a field you love. Where will your passions take you?

Discover Europe's rich history & its complex present Studying European studies at UNSW exposes you to the rich history and dynamics of contemporary Europe. As an interdisciplinary area of study and research, you'll focus on European politics, societies and cultures of the past and present. You'll cover topics such as concepts of Europe, Europe in the Age of Catastrophe, the European world 1500 €“ 1900, confronting the past in contemporary Europe, and contemporary Europe in crisis. Our staff are experts on a range of European countries and regions spanning the entire continent, from Britain to Russia and the Mediterranean to Northern Europe. We specialise in diverse fields, including intellectual history, memory studies, religion, the history of minorities and transnational histories. Enhance your study with a European language   European studies at UNSW brings together the perspectives and approaches of disciplines such as history, philosophy, politics and international relations. We encourage you to combine this study with a European language to further expand the skillset and knowledge you'll bring to future roles. We offer courses at various levels in French, German, Greek, Italian and Spanish. Prepare yourself for the global job market   European studies will prepare you for intellectual and professional engagement and success on a global scale. Our graduates pursue careers in politics and diplomacy, EU institutions, Australian Federal Government, international business, NGOs, media, trade, teaching and research. Forge important links domestically & internationally  Our staff are involved in research collaboration with numerous organisations and universities in Europe. We also actively cooperate with Australian-based organisations promoting the study of European languages and culture, including the Goethe Institute, the Instituto Cervantes, Alliance Française and the German Academic Exchange Service.  You'll have the opportunity for international exchange in over 32 countries, including Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. You may also be eligible to apply for external programs such as Encounter Europe, an intensive European studies course held in Germany and administered by the German Academic Exchange Service. Study Undergraduate Our undergraduate courses offer a wide-ranging and coherent curriculum that emphasises the political, ideological, social and cultural forces that have shaped modern and contemporary Europe.  Knowledge of a language other than English is not required, but students who wish to specialise in European studies are encouraged to learn a relevant language. UNSW offers courses at various levels in French, German, Greek, Italian and Spanish.  We offer the below undergraduate courses with a specialisation in European Studies:  Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Commerce International Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) / Arts Bachelor of Arts / Education (Secondary) Bachelor of Arts / Law Bachelor of Commerce / Arts Bachelor of Economics / Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Arts Bachelor of Environmental Management / Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts / Arts Bachelor of Media / Arts Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine / Arts Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours) / Arts Bachelor of Science / Arts Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) / Arts In addition to the above courses, we offer the below undergraduate single degrees with a minor in European studies: Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Commerce International  Bachelor of Design Bachelor of Economics  Bachelor of Media Bachelor of Social Sciences   Honours Honours in European studies is available for high achieving students. With interdisciplinary and comparative projects in common, joint supervision may be arranged across disciplines and schools to ensure you benefit from the diverse expertise of our staff. Postgraduate research Our postgraduate research students undertake research through supervision with leading academics to produce an original body of work. Students can choose from a Doctor of Philosophy or a Masters by Research. To find an academic supervisor, visit Our people.