European Studies Zuyd University of Applied Sciences

Overview

At European Studies from Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, you will:

• learn about the foundations of Europe, by studying how major events in history, politics and cultures have shaped the European continent.
• learn about the European institutions, policy making and culture and the impact it had and has on national and local governments, society and companies
• develop your intercultural communication skills and knowledge of English and French, German or Spanish
• develop practical skills that will prepare you for your job after graduation.

The study programme is based on the types of jobs you can fulfil after you graduate. You will gain theoretical knowledge, which you will also apply into practice. In each study block, you work on a task that you could come across in the professional field. These tasks entail providing strategic communication and policy advice, developing the associated plans, organising events and representing an organisation.

Career

Can you see yourself working as a policy advisor for the European Union? Or are you more interested in working in the public relations and communication department? Even if you don’t know what you want to ‘be’ upon successful completion of the European Studies programme, the possibilities are almost endless. A few challenges European Studies graduates work on:

• Work in or with the European Parliament
• Initiate and maintain contacts for European collaboration
• Maintain social media for (governmental) institutions
• Work at an NGO/IGO