Program Overview

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Program Overview

The proposed program aims to offer an interdisciplinary program of European Studies, with a focus on structural core themes in this field of study, particularly on the European integration process and international systems.

General Objectives of the Course

The curriculum introduces a set of classes that provide comprehensive and preliminary clinical knowledge, as well as the deepening of more specific content. Students will acquire solid skills in the area of European Studies, enabling them to communicate, recreate, and apply knowledge, and to think about problems holistically and exercise intellectual autonomy and critical thinking.

Admission Requirements

• National Call for Access and Entry to Higher Education (DGES)
• Entry exam: One of the following sets:
  • 06 Philosophy, 18 Portuguese
  • 09 Geography, 18 Portuguese
  • 11 History, 18 Portuguese
  • 06 Philosophy, 11 History
• Application score: 95 points (0-200 scale)
• Entry exams: 95 points (0-200 scale)
• Calculation Formula:
  • Secondary school average: 50%
  • Entry exams: 50%
• Other forms of access:
  • Change of Institution / Course Pair Schemes
  • Special Access Call for over 23-years-olds
  • Special Access Call for Holders of Other Higher Education Courses
  • Special Call for International Students

Professional Goals

Graduates can pursue careers in:

• European and international institutions
• Government
• Diplomacy, departments or experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other state institutions
• Education, training, and research
• Business Associations and Unions
• Municipalities
• Local and Regional Development Associations
• Consultants
• Media companies

Mode of Study

Face-to-face

Teaching / Evaluation Language

Portuguese Language

Examination Regulations, Assessment, and Grading

Assessment is a pedagogical activity that aims to establish students' competencies and knowledge. Students may only register for exams for classes they are currently registered for. Assessment factors include:

• Oral or written exams
• Written or practical work
• Individual and group projects that may require an oral defense
• Class participation Grading is based on a scale of 0 to 20, and a grade of 10 is required to pass.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

The program prepares students to think of Europe as a historical and cultural process, providing tools for preliminary knowledge and a framework for theoretical reflection. Students will acquire skills in:

• General European history and cultural sources
• Historical process of European integration
• Territory and population, crises and conflicts, relations, international and organic systems
• Economics and political science
• Theory and political philosophy, ideas of Europe
• Practical knowledge associated with different areas of European construction

Course Coordinator(s)

• Albertino Paulo Vila Maior Guimarães Monteiro
• Gabriele De Angelis

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The legal framework for the qualification is established by the decrees:

• Decree-Law nr 74/2006, 24th March, in its current wording
• Ordinance nr 782/2009, 23rd July

Graduation Requirements

Achievement of the passing grade in a set of curricular units that amount to a total of 180 ECTS.

Access to Further Studies

Second cycle of studies (Master’s degree)

Study Programme

• Paths:
  • European Studies
  • European Studies With Minor
• Academic year:
• Course Type: 1st Cycle Studies
• DGES Code: 9135
• Qualification Awarded: Bachelor's Degree
• Duration: 6 Semester(s)
• ECTS Credits: 180.0

Accreditations

Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior

• Nº Registo: R/A-Cr 115/2015/AL01
• Direcção Geral de Ensino Superior: a
• Accreditation status: Accredited