European Studies Program
IAS European Studies Program
Department Information:
237 HRCB
801-422-3377
kennedy@byu.edu
Advisement Center:
273 HRCB
801-422-3548
kennedy_advisement@byu.edu
Programs
The Discipline
Majoring or minoring in European Studies allows you to choose your own educational adventure: you make up your program by choosing from a rich collection of courses about history, art, politics, music, literature and society. You choose the courses that most interest you and that best serve your future. Scholars in the field come from across the university, researching everything from medieval art and literature to twenty-first-century politics and economics. European Studies majors primarily take courses in the humanities and social sciences, developing strong foreign language skills, a deep understanding of European history, culture, and current affairs, and a commitment to global citizenship. Students also acquire advanced and transferable skills in research, analysis, communication, networking and collaboration.
Career Opportunities
The skills that you will learn in European Studies will serve as a springboard to whatever graduate program or career you choose. Recent graduates from BYU's program have found employment in areas such as diplomacy, business, and higher education. The major also provides excellent preparation for graduate studies in politics, public service, business, law, medicine, journalism, history, and literature.
