Course Summary
Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
European Studies in the University of Limerick is a broad and integrated world-class programme. It allows students an in-depth opportunity to study European languages and policy and equips them with highly sought-after digital and research skills. It is also the only European Studies programme in Ireland which includes Irish as one of its language options. The BA in European Studies offers you a core European Studies programme and a wide degree of choice between options in European History, Sociology, Politics, Economics or Marketing, Law and European Literature & Film, as well as the opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge of French, German, Irish/Gaeilge and Spanish languages and cultures.
Course Details
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Further Research
Career Progression
Graduates progressing directly into employment take up a wide variety of roles. The following provides a sample of initial roles listed on the Graduate Outcomes Survey by graduates approximately one year after graduation: Collections Agent, Commercial Clerk, Customer Service, European Commercial Assistant, Language Assistant, Secondary School Teacher, Marketing Assistant, and many more.
Further study options: MA in European Studies, MA in Business Management, MA in European Politics and Governance, MA in Gender, Culture and Society, MA in German Language and Culture in Europe, MA in International Studies, MA in International Tourism, MA in Peace and Development Studies, and PME Professional Master of Education.
