European Integration, 1-semester Programme

Study programme code EUROPA

ECTS credits 30

Admission requirements Applicants must have a BA in a relevant field of study such as social sciences, economics and law, or an equivalent background consisting of 180 ECTS.

Recommended previous knowledge Working language and literature is in English. Assignments and exams are in English only.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Learning outcomes

The study consists of two courses of 15 ECTS each:

ST-401 History, Institutions and Policies of European Integration

ST-402 Current Issues in the European Union

The first course is a problem-oriented introduction to the historical, economic and political processes behind the development of a European Community/Union. You learn about how the EU institutions work and how to study and understand the European Union as a political, economic and judicial system. The second course is focused on current issues in the development of the European Union, such as the development of a regional and social policy, a common foreign and security policy, or the future of the Constitutional Treaty of the European Union.

Upon completion of the European Integration Summer School the student will have acquired analytical skills and updated empirical knowledge of the political, economic and social integration in Europe.

Teaching methods European Integration Summer School is an extremely intensive programme which is given over seven weeks during summer. There are lectures, working groups and role plays, and all students are expected to take an active part in the development of the course. The language of instruction is English.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies The European Integration Summer School can be taken as part of the Master in Public Policy and Administration. It can also be combined with other social science subjects, economics or law. It is perfect for people who would like to work in an international environment or at the national, regional and local level in Norway with issues related to European politics and the development of the European Union.