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Overview

THIS STREAM IS FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2016. European Studies is an interdisciplinary area of study focusing on modern European societies and their cultures, past and present, and their historical traditions. The major stream in European studies provides you a deep understanding of the political, ideological, social and cultural forces … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Collaborate effectively with others
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction
  • Leaders
  • Professionals
3.
Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
  • Global citizens
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Articulate a broad body of knowledge about European politics, culture and society, past and present
  • Scholars
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Identify the diverse and multiple legacies and narratives that inform modern European politics, culture, and society
  • Scholars
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Explain the different disciplinary perspectives on Europe and the extent to which these different approaches complement one another
  • Scholars
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Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
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Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
  • Leaders
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
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Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
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Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts
  • Global citizens
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
11.
Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
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Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
  • Professionals

Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Arts and Business - BArts (Bus)3444 - Arts and Business
Bachelor of Commerce (International) - BCom(Int)3558 - Commerce (International)

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 60 UOC.

Arts/Education (Secondary) Students

Level 1 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Prescribed Electives24 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses6 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Prescribed Electives18 Units of Credit:

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