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2011 full-time european studies bachelor of european studies find a gap in the international market den haag the hague la haya the hague university makes you think

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european studies the european studies es programme strikes a balance between theory and practice you will be thought a wide range of subjects including european policy international marketing politics and economics and will come into contact with other languages and cultures you will deepen your knowledge of communication management business politics and law do you want to work for a multinational business government or nonprofit organisation we will educate you in the relevant skills in european matters phuong nguyen vietnam i had no trouble at all finding a job after completing my bachelor s programme the european studies programme also helped me improve my communication skills which were very useful when liaising between the government the client and my employer.

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key elements a four-year programme three-year fast track for candidates with suitable background or a successful entry test taught entirely in english an exchange programme with a partner university abroad students from over 35 countries on the programme and more than 135 different nationalities at the university in this truly international environment a lecture-seminar system which allows in-depth discussion excellent prospects for an international career a broad programme with a strong focus on applying theory to practice upon graduating you will be able to apply for a master s programme at the hague university our bachelor s programme gives students an understanding of the history politics economics and culture of europe throughout the programme students will apply their knowledge of europe to the private sector ­ business management public sector ­ public administration as well as majoring in european studies students can broaden their knowledge by choosing one of our many minors including modern foreign languages and country studies export/marketing/strategic management european public policy and management european law international politics international communication management political communication your learning experience the european studies curriculum offers a balanced mix of lectures group activities and project work students are evaluated through practical and task-solving assignments exams and essays year one is the foundation year in which students follow introductory courses at the beginning of year one students choose a foreign language french german italian russian or spanish which they will follow throughout the programme in year two and three the bachelor s phase students follow their major and choose their minors this bachelor phase focuses on the public and private sectors and the complex relationship between the two in year two or three depending on the length of the programme being followed students have the opportunity to go abroad to study at one of our international partner universities students complete their studies in their final year with an international research placement this placement combines work experience at an internationally-oriented organisation either in the netherlands or abroad and writing a research report curriculum year 1 theme modules semester 1 unity or diversity ­ the many dimensions of europe the cultural dimension of europe the economic dimension of europe the political dimension of europe semester 2 management of european profit non-profit organisations management of organisations in europe international governmental organisations international non-governmental organisations marketing and management review foundations of marketing research skills iii applied research excel oral presentations incl powerpoint writing on european topics incl word cross cultural communication living and working in europe introduction to dutch culture and society dutch english practicals french german italian russian or spanish semester 4 exchange or minors at the hague university dutch students do an exchange programme for the duration of the semester international students can do so or remain at thu to complete two minors skills managing intercultural group processes project focus on europe today event introduction to the european union research skills i desk research research skills ii interviewing introduction to dutch culture and society dutch writing for european professionals english practicals french german italian russian or spanish semester 3 decision making in a european framework focus on how organisations make decisions the most efficient level of bureaucracy and other pertinent issues you will be able to choose a `specialism minor 15 ects in order to deepen your knowledge of either the public or private domains semester 5 europe in the 21 century st languages year 2 theme content year 3 theme content semester 6 work placement a four-month placement at an organisation inside or outside the netherlands concluded by either an on-the-job assignment or individual research and a dissertation a focus on the impact and changes driven by it developments on both the public and private sectors for the four-year programme all the subjects provided above are covered in four years time.

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the hague and the netherlands the hague is a great place to live study and work in it is an international diplomatic crossroads it is the political capital of the netherlands and home of the royal family the international criminal court peace palace the war crimes tribunal and europol give the hague its name as an international city of peace justice and security there is something for everyone in the hague enjoy the historic architecture soak up the sun on the sandy beaches and walk in the steps of mondriaan and vermeer the hague offers all the benefits of a big city with a village feel it is also home to large numbers of companies and organisations with a global influence internationally-renowned businesses like shell and siemens have their headquarters in the hague the hague is close to europe s largest port and two international airports the netherlands enjoys a strategic geographical position and is often called `the gateway to europe as a result there is a strong international flavour particularly in the country s western urban conurbation the `randstad where the hague is a central part english is widely spoken after your studies after obtaining a bachelor s in european studies you can choose between continuing your studies or pursuing your career if you decide to continue your studies you can choose from one of the master s programmes offered by the hague university such as the master s in european law and policy please note that admission to our master s programmes is at the discretion of the programme manager career prospects you will acquire the key skills needed to start working as a professional in a multinational organisation with its focus on europe and global links the programme will provide you with advanced skills in intercultural communication proficiency in at least one foreign language besides english and your mother tongue and general management skills our past graduates have a great track record in the job markets some of our former students have gone on to work for banks the sales marketing and finance departments of international companies advertising agencies intergovernmental organisations such as un specialist agencies european union institutions local government ministries and embassies beyond the classroom between and after your classes you can grab something to eat and catch up with friends at any of the cafeterias or student lounges on campus you can also make friends and have fun by joining one of our student associations these groups of enthusiastic students get together for excursions sports cultural events discussions parties and entertainments for sporty types our sports office offers a wide range of activities you can take part in football tennis fitness golf hockey pilates rowing climbing ice skating and much more for the times when you feel unwell the hague university has a health centre for students and staff conveniently located near the campus.

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find a gap in the international market nowadays paying for a parking place with your mobile phone is almost standard practice a clear example of a gap in the market it sounds like a super-simple discovery ­ but you try and come up with it and get it organised this sort of thing is typical for a european professional you formulate a problem devise a solution and set about implementing it you seek out the right companies and government institutions you perform research you network organise and negotiate you re good at every angle for which problem are you going to devise the solution entrance requirements and costs to enrol on the four-year programme you will need the high school diploma equivalent of a dutch havo such as a us high school diploma to enrol in the three-year programme you need the equivalent of a higher level dutch vwo diploma such as an international baccalaureate german abitur or three british a-levels at grade c or higher other diplomas may also be acceptable and these will be evaluated upon application more details are available on our website at www.thehagueuniversity.nl please check our website for the most up-to-date information on tuition fees and other costs how to register and further information the application process will depend on which country you are from as well as your diplomas students with a dutch diploma should go to http dehaagsehogeschool.studielink.nl for details on how to apply students with a non-dutch diploma can find all the application criteria on our website www.thehagueuniversity.nl/enrolment for more information on the application process you can also contact the enrolment centre on +31 070 445 85 85 or by filling in the online contact form at www.thehagueuniversity.com/enrolment-contactform english the european studies programme is offered in english so proof of proficiency in english is required bachelor s candidates who were educated in the netherlands or whose secondary education was in english are exempt from taking an english proficiency test in all other cases you will have to take a toefl test of english as a foreign language or ielts international english language testing system test if your english test results fall short of the programme requirements but are above a certain level you can follow our six-month or one-year english preparatory school programme the minimum toefl and ielts requirements are provided in the tables below european studies 3 year programme toefl paper-based toefl computer-based toefl internet-based ielts overall ielts speaking ielts reading ielts writing ielts listening 80 with minimum sub-scores of 15 6.0 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 4 year programme 550 213 80 6.0 5.0 5.5 5.0 5.5 www.thehagueuniversity.nl/es

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more information about this programme for programme information feel free to contact mr r rawal on +31 70 445 86 94 or by e-mail at r.rawal@hhs.nl for information regarding the application process diplomas english language requirements or the tuition fees visit our website www.thehagueuniversity.nl/enrolment or contact the enrolment centre on +31 070 445 85 85 or via an online form www.thehagueuniversity.nl/enrolment-contact-form for information regarding visa procedures scholarships accommodation or insurance please visit our website www.thehagueuniversity.nl or contact the international office on +31 070 445 85 05 or by e-mail at internationaloffice@hhs.nl experience the hague university open days and university visits visit one of our open days join in with trial study days and take your own personal tour through the university the best way to get a taste of life here on campus is to join in one of our open days it s a great opportunity to tour our impressive campus ask questions about different programmes meet students and staff and see what our city is like please check our website www.thehagueuniversity.nl for current open day information if you cannot make it to an open day you are still more than welcome to come by yourself just let us know when you plan to be here and we will arrange for someone to show you around please send your visit request by e-mail to study-information@hhs.nl colophon editor communications marketing the hague university of applied sciences print opmeer b.v the netherlands we have done our utmost to provide you with the best possible information about studying with us but changes may be made to the educational programme therefore no rights can be derived from the information in this brochure for the latest information please consult our website www.thehagueuniversity.nl september 2010 the hague university the hague university visiting address johanna westerdijkplein 75 2521 en the hague the netherlands postal address p.o box 13336 2501 eh the hague the netherlands international office t +31 70 445 85 05 e internationaloffice@hhs.nl www.thehagueuniversity.nl office hours 11 a.m 3 p.m monday thursday note office hours are limited during official academic holidays our 21,000 students come from all over the world with more than 135 different nationalities we are a diverse and lively group our students can choose from more than 50 different programmes whilst making use of the excellent facilities that the university has to offer like a state of the art library computer facilities and science labs we have several restaurants extensive sports facilities and student lounges where you can unwind and make new friends.

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