About the European Union Studies Minor

The European Union – what is behind the name? Just to name a few answers, the most powerful economic union in the world and one of the most successful integration projects in history. As an EU citizen, you are influenced by its policies and decision-making daily, in areas ranging from the internal market to education. However, do you have a detailed knowledge of the EU institutions and decision-making? Are you familiar with the EU history? Finally, are you aware of, and ready to make use of career opportunities that this knowledge may offer?

This minor gives you a full overview of the EU: its history and institutions, its decision-making process, and its key policies. In addition, it provides an insight into the role of the EU on the global stage, the role of the Netherlands in the Union, and the influence that organized interest groups have on European decision-making. By the time you have finished your studies, you will have a thorough understanding of how the EU works and will be able to practically apply this knowledge in a number of internships. Furthermore, you may decide to pursue an academic path and further deepen your knowledge of the EU through the EU Studies or EU Law Master programmes.

You can follow the Minor:

as a complete 30 ECTS Minor
as a first or second semester facultative (15 ECTS)
on a pick and choose basis for exchange students
as a pre-master for the MA EU Studies Programme

Maximum amount of participants: 50

Programme
1^st semester:

Law and Institutions of the European Union
The European Union Today
History and Economics of the European Integration

2^nd semester:

European Policy and National Politics
External Policies of the EU
Interest Representation in the EU

Please refer to the Prospectus 2010-2011 for detailed information on the courses offered.

Last Modified: 25-03-2011