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The European Studies program at Barnard College allows students to integrate multiple academic perspectives when examining Europe. Participants establish a foundation in a primary discipline (such as history, political science, anthropology, sociology, theater, or philosophy) to develop methodological skills. They additionally complete coursework in the language and literature of a specific European area, supplemented by classes that examine Europe through various academic lenses. The program strongly recommends overseas study in students' chosen regions.
Learning Objectives for Students
Graduates with a European Studies major will achieve the following competencies:
Exhibit knowledge of Europe's diverse cultural legacy along with its unique elements,
Articulate how language and literature function within cultural contexts,
Employ interdisciplinary approaches to analyze a particular region.
The Committee on Admissions selects women of proven academic strength who exhibit intellectual voracity and strong potential for further scholarly growth. In addition to school records, recommendations, writing, and test scores, we carefully consider candidates' talents, abilities, interests, and personal history. While admission is highly selective, it is also holistic; no one criterion or score determines acceptance. We consider each applicant in terms of her personal qualities, her intellectual capacity, and the rigor of the curriculum she has pursued, as well as her potential for achieving at Barnard. We review each applicant in the context of her school, community, and individual story.
Barnard's general education requirements cover a wide range of subjects: literature, the social sciences, language and the arts, lab sciences, and quantitative areas. For this reason, you should acquire a strong foundation in high school, taking courses from the core academic subjects: math, science, English, history, and foreign language.
English Language Requirements
Applicant must have IELTS score of 7.0 or higher or TOEFL score of 600 or above on the written test, and 100 or above for the Internet-based test.