Bachelor of Arts in European and Mediterranean Studies

New York University

The European and Mediterranean Studies major and minor offer a dynamic, interdisciplinary approach to exploring Europe’s politics, culture, and society. This program provides flexibility, allowing students to tailor their studies to their passions and academic interests by gaining an understanding of contemporary issues in the region, examining historical developments and how they have shaped contemporary Europe, and deepening their language proficiency in a European language. European and Mediterranean Studies majors and minors are encouraged to take courses at CEMS and in other departments where topics may focus on contemporary history, political science, international relations, cultural studies, regional studies focusing on the EU, Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean, and more. All European and Mediterranean Studies majors are required to acquire fluency above the intermediate level in a major European language other than English and to study abroad, usually through one of NYU’s European sites, to ensure a deeper understanding of a particular country in Europe or the Mediterranean region. The minor is especially well-suited to students majoring in European languages, the humanities, and/or social sciences, though students from all disciplines with an interest in Europe are welcome.

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