# 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](https://ghum.kuleuven.be/EN/baes) - 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](https://www.ucm.es/estudios/grado-bachelorineuropeanstudies-plan-806575) **(8 ECTS)**
- [Introduction to Politics](https://www.ucm.es/estudios/grado-bachelorineuropeanstudies-plan-806583) **(6 ECTS)**
- [Introduction to International Relations](https://www.ucm.es/estudios/grado-bachelorineuropeanstudies-plan-806593) **(6 ECTS)**
- Introduction to Law **(6 ECTS)**
- [Introduction to Economics](https://www.ucm.es/estudios/grado-bachelorineuropeanstudies-plan-806584) **(6 ECTS)**
**Semester 2 (34 ECTS)**
- [Introduction to History](https://www.ucm.es/estudios/grado-bachelorineuropeanstudies-plan-806582) **(6 ECTS)**
- [Introduction to Philosophy **(6 ECTS)**](https://www.ucm.es/estudios/grado-bachelorineuropeanstudies-plan-806586)
- [Introduction to Economics of the EU **(6 ECTS)**](https://www.ucm.es/estudios/grado-bachelorineuropeanstudies-plan-806587)
- Languages part I (Chose 1) - [French](https://www.ucm.es/estudios/grado-bachelorineuropeanstudies-plan-806581), [German](https://www.ucm.es/estudios/grado-bachelorineuropeanstudies-plan-806576), [Italian](https://www.ucm.es/estudios/grado-bachelorineuropeanstudies-plan-806578), [Spanish](https://www.ucm.es/estudios/grado-bachelorineuropeanstudies-plan-806580) **(4 ECTS)**
- [Quantitative and Qualitative Methods **(6 ECTS)**](https://www.ucm.es/estudios/grado-bachelorineuropeanstudies-plan-806588)
- [Research Track I **(6 ECTS)**](https://www.ucm.es/estudios/grado-bachelorineuropeanstudies-plan-806589)
## **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](https://www.ucm.es/estudios/grado-bachelorineuropeanstudies-plan-806593) **(4 ECTS)**
- Research Track II: Academic Portfolio, Research Design and Bachelor Thesis **(8 ECTS)**
**Semester 4 (30 ECTS)**
- Major ([detailed offer](https://ghum.kuleuven.be/EN/baes/students/specializations-overview))
**Students started BAES in 2025/26:**
**Semester 3 (32 ECTS)**
- [European Integration](https://www.ucm.es/estudios/grado-bachelorineuropeanstudies-plan-806591) **(12 ECTS)**
- [Introduction to EU Law and International Law](https://www.ucm.es/estudios/grado-bachelorineuropeanstudies-plan-806592) **(6 ECTS)**
- Languages part II (Chose 1) - [French](https://www.ucm.es/estudios/grado-bachelorineuropeanstudies-plan-806581), [German](https://www.ucm.es/estudios/grado-bachelorineuropeanstudies-plan-806576), [Italian](https://www.ucm.es/estudios/grado-bachelorineuropeanstudies-plan-806578), [Spanish](https://www.ucm.es/estudios/grado-bachelorineuropeanstudies-plan-806580) **(4 ECTS)** + Academic English **(2 ECTS)**
- Research Design & Thesis Lab **(6 ECTS)**
**Semester 4 (30 ECTS)**
- Major ([detailed offer](https://ghum.kuleuven.be/EN/baes/students/specializations-overview))
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## **YEAR 3**
**Students started BAES up to 2025/26:**
**Semester 5 (30 ECTS)**
- Major ([detailed offer](https://onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be/opleidingen/e/SC_56359574.htm#bl=02))
**Semester 6 (28 ECTS)**
- Specialisation Minor ([detailed offer](https://onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be/opleidingen/e/SC_56359574.htm#bl=03)) **(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 offered**by universities.
## **Internship (non-mandatory, replace a major course)**
**Year: 2 or 3, Semester: 4 or 5 (6ECTS) - subject to conditions**
## [**Mobility**](https://www.ucm.es/baes/mobility)
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