Bachelor of Arts in European Studies
Source: https://www.ucm.es/baes/programme Parent: https://www.ucm.es/baes/mobility-grants
Programme
General structure of the study plan
The programme (180 ECTS) spans three years, divided into six semesters.
Programme for students starting BAES up to 2025/26:
- In semesters 1, 2 and 3 (92 ECTS), you follow the truncus communis, including introductory courses to various disciplines, multidisciplinary courses on Europe, a methodology track and language courses.
- In semesters 4, 5 and 6, you choose a major (60 ECTS) and a minor module (18 ECTS) and you develop a bachelor's thesis (10 ECTS, includes laboratory).
Programme for students starting BAES from 2026/27 onwards:
- In semesters 1, 2 and 5 (96 ECTS), you follow the truncus communis, including introductory courses to various disciplines, multidisciplinary courses on Europe, a methodology track and language courses.
- In semesters 3, 4 and 6, you follow a major (60 ECTS) and a minor module (18 ECTS) and you develop a bachelor's thesis (6 ECTS).
IMPORTANT: Please note that the information on this site is indicative only. For comprehensive and up-to-date details, please refer to the BAES website of the coordinating university - KU Leuven.
C O U R S E S
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YEAR 1
Students started BAES in 2025/26:
Semester 1 (32 ECTS)
- European Cultures and Societies (8 ECTS)
- Introduction to Politics (6 ECTS)
- Introduction to International Relations (6 ECTS)
- Introduction to Law (6 ECTS)
- Introduction to Economics (6 ECTS)
Semester 2 (34 ECTS)
- Introduction to History (6 ECTS)
- Introduction to Philosophy (6 ECTS)
- Introduction to Economics of the EU (6 ECTS)
- Languages part I (Chose 1) - French, German, Italian, Spanish (4 ECTS)
- Quantitative and Qualitative Methods (6 ECTS)
- Research Track I (6 ECTS)
YEAR 2
Students started BAES up to 2024/25:
Semester 3 (28 ECTS)
- European Integration (10 ECTS)
- Intro to EU Law and International Law (6 ECTS)
- Introduction to International Relations (4 ECTS)
- Research Track II: Academic Portfolio, Research Design and Bachelor Thesis (8 ECTS)
Semester 4 (30 ECTS)
- Major (detailed offer)
Students started BAES in 2025/26:
Semester 3 (32 ECTS)
- European Integration (12 ECTS)
- Introduction to EU Law and International Law (6 ECTS)
- Languages part II (Chose 1) - French, German, Italian, Spanish (4 ECTS) + Academic English (2 ECTS)
- Research Design & Thesis Lab (6 ECTS)
Semester 4 (30 ECTS)
- Major (detailed offer)
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YEAR 3
Students started BAES up to 2025/26:
Semester 5 (30 ECTS)
- Major (detailed offer)
Semester 6 (28 ECTS)
- Specialisation Minor (detailed offer) (18 ECTS)
- Bachelor Thesis Laboratory (4 ECTS)
- Bachelor Thesis (6 ECTS)
Specialisations
You choose one major module for up to 60 ECTS (Elective Courses 1 - 5) and one minor module for at least 18 ECTS (Elective Course 6) out of two different specialisations:
- Law
- Politics and International Relations
- Sociology, Communication and Education
- Business and Economics
- History
- Languages and Culture
Each university offers different modules, visit the specialisation offeredby universities.
Internship (non-mandatory, replace a major course)
Year: 2 or 3, Semester: 4 or 5 (6ECTS) - subject to conditions
Mobility
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