European Studies

The European Studies program prepares graduates to:

• develop theoretical and methodological knowledge and apply relevant approaches to European integration, current developments in international relations, political behaviour research, and questions of equality, justice and inclusion;
• gain knowledge of the core concepts of political science, European law and economics in relation to European integration and international relations.

Graduates are familiar with the main concepts and theories concerning political and economic processes in Europe and can apply them to the analysis of domestic and foreign policy. They understand the possibilities of the main quantitative and qualitative methodological approaches and methods, and can apply the principles of academic writing, research and comparison.

Graduates are prepared to continue with a master’s degree in European Studies or related academic disciplines.

• The political system of the Slovak Republic.
• History of political thought.
• Introduction to qualitative research methods.
• Academic communication.
• History of post-war Europe and European integration.
• Media in international politics.
• Political sociology.

Possible graduate careers:

• Legislator, senior civil servant or leading representative of businesses and organisations.
• Member of parliament or government official.
• Secretary general or state secretary.
• Government commissioner.
• Head of administration.
• Ambassador or consul general.
• Head of the administration or secretariat of a central government body.
• Senior representative of a public institution.
• Head of a non-profit organisation, foundation or investment fund.

A certificate confirming B1-level Slovak language proficiency