Career - what can you do with a European Studies degree?
The MA in European Studies is an interdisciplinary program that allows students to develop an expertise in Europe as a whole, together with a specialization in a given region. It includes a study abroad experience and internship opportunities.
The MA in European Studies will help prepare you for international careers in business, government, journalism, education, research, or the non-profit sector (e.g. NGOs). The program helps meet a high demand for candidates prepared to work for international companies and organizations with specific interests in Europe.
Career paths
- International journalist
- Nonprofit development coordinator
- International sales representative
- Corporate research assistant
- Study abroad coordinator
- English as a Second Language instructor
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Internships
The study abroad experience and internship opportunities will help you Go Far. The experiential learning and skill acquisition through the practical applications provide valuable, real-world experience that translate to in-demand job skills.
Curriculum
The MA in European Studies requires a total of 30 graduate-level credit hours of coursework. Students may specialize in European Arts & Letters, European Political Economy, Regional Focus (France, Germany & Austria, Russia or Spain) and other European Languages (Italian, Russian, Slovenia) in combination with an arts and science or political-economic specialization.
There are 9 hours of required courses, a minimum of 12 elective courses, 6 hours (2 courses) of European languages at the 3rd year or above level, and a 3 hour (minimum) capstone experience of a thesis or comprehensive reading.
Sample courses
- Problems in Modern Europe
- Seminar in International Relations
- Contemporary Germany
- Topics in French Culture or Civilization
Students can focus independent research on areas of interest or expertise.
- European Arts & Letters
- European Political Economy
- Regional Focus (France, Germany & Austria, Russia or Spain)
- Other European Languages (Italian, Russian, Slovenian) in combination with an arts and science or political-economic specialization
Admissions
To gain regular status admission, applicants must have a minimum 2.75 undergraduate cumulative GPA from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants with below a 2.75 may be considered for conditional admission status. Applicants are required to submit scanned copies of official or unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended. Upon admission, final official or notarized copies of transcripts from all institutions where degrees were earned and diplomas from international institutions must be submitted. Applicants are also required to submit official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
All applicants must submit a 2-3 page statement of purpose outlining their experience within the field of European Studies, their professional goals, and the research interests they wish to pursue. Three letters of recommendation from individuals with knowledge of the applicant’s qualifications and ability to successfully complete graduate study are also required.
International applicants are also required to submit scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA), or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Successful completion of ELS 112 will also be accepted for this requirement.
The Master of Arts in European Studies program is part of the BGSU Graduate College and BGSU College of Arts & Sciences
Updated: 08/27/2024 10:28AM