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The European Studies program examines Europe through multiple academic lenses in the humanities and social sciences. As Europe represents both a physical location and an evolving concept throughout history, its significance has varied across time and regions. This necessitates a flexible, diverse, and cross-disciplinary approach that critically examines the various interpretations of Europe.
The curriculum offers a comprehensive perspective on Europe's development, including its historical, political, and cultural evolution, as well as its worldwide impact and interactions with non-European societies. Students can concentrate on particular aspects of European culture that transcend conventional academic and national divisions. All European Studies majors are highly encouraged to participate in the UC Education Abroad Program in a European nation.
Student must have completed secondary school with excellent grades/marks in academic subjects and have earned a certificate of completion that enables you to be admitted to a university in your home country and is equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. If your secondary/high school was completed in a country where English was not the language of instruction, or if you have less than three years of high school curriculum instruction in English in the U.S., you are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
Various examinations and scores may be used to demonstrate proficiency in English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination: Internet-based test (IBT): score 80 or higher; Score 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); Freshman applicants may complete one UC approved English composition course.