Can you see yourself bustling to work through the streets of Paris, Glasgow, Munich, London, Madrid or Norway? If you are interested in the social, political and cultural structure of contemporary Europe - this program is for you.
The Bachelor of European Studies focuses on the foundations of modern Europe, bearing in mind its long history and how this has shaped contemporary European societies. It also considers the innovative aspects of recent developments, particularly the possibilities for cooperation and unity as well as the tensions between diverse traditions.
You will study a European language and travel to Europe for ‘in-country’ study at a partner institution. With our flexible program you can also extend your chosen language subject into a major.
The program is an elite, research-focused program for exceptional students who want to pursue
- A career based in the quantitative modelling of the real world;
- A research oriented career in government, commerce or industry;
- Or postgraduate research leading to a higher degree.
This program provides a unique opportunity within Australia to study mathematics.
- We offer small class sizes when compared to other top Australian universities.
- We offer student access to some of the best mathematicians in Australia.
- We offer a stream of advanced courses from first year through to the honours year.
This program is not available for Semester 2 commencement.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates may find work in policy development, government, private business, foreign affairs, tourism, trade, and many other fields.
Graduates may find work in policy development, government, private business, foreign affairs, tourism, trade, and many other fields.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
1. Understand and evaluate historical and current events and developments that have shaped Europe,
2. Identify and critique the contemporary socio-cultural and political systems of Europe,
3. Analyse current debates relating to regional cooperation and unity in the context of tensions in traditions,
4. Analyse the global significance of events and developments in Europe, and
5. Communicate in a European language.
Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to:
- Think clearly, sequentially and logically, as demonstrated by the critical analysis of quantitative problems, such as the ability to read, understand and write mathematical proofs.
- Demonstrate mastery of the concepts and techniques of Advanced Mathematics
- Communicate concepts and results clearly and effectively both in writing and orally
- Systematically identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions
- Engage in critical review of appropriate and relevant information sources
- Work and learn in both independent and collaborative ways with others to encompass diverse abilities and perspectives.
Admission Requirements
Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis. Admission to undergraduate degrees is based on meeting the ATAR requirement or an equivalent rank derived from the following qualifications:
• An Australian year 12 qualification or international equivalent; OR
• A completed Associate Diploma, Associate Degree, AQF Diploma, Diploma, AQF Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or international equivalent; OR
• At least one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) in a single program of degree level study at an Australian higher education institution or international equivalent; OR
• An approved tertiary preparation course unless subsequent study is undertaken.
Click HERE for further information about domestic admission.
More information about ATAR requirements for individual programs can be found HERE.
The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.
- ATAR:
- 95
- QLD Band:
- 4
- International Baccalaureate:
- 37
Domestic applicant entry requirements
Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.
International applicant entry requirements
International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants
The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.
Prerequisites
ACT Specialist Mathematics double major or NSW HSC Mathematics Extension 2 or equivalent. Students with excellent marks in either ACT Specialist Mathematics major-minor or NSW HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent may be permitted to enrol.
Adjustment Factors
The National Access Scheme 2014
ANU offers bonus points for nationally strategic senior secondary subjects, and in recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.
Bonus points are applied to all applicants with an ATAR at or above 70. Points are awarded in accordance with the approved schedule, and no more than 10 points (maximum 5 academic points and maximum 5 equity points) will be awarded.
Bonus points do not apply to programs with an ATAR cutoff of 98 or higher.
Bonus Points are only awarded to domestic applicants applying for admission through UAC who have not previously attempted tertiary study.
How to apply
Academic Bonus Points: senior secondary students do not need to apply for ANU academic bonus points. They are automatically added in accordance with the schedule.
Educational Access Scheme: senior secondary students do not need to apply if their school is part of the Priority School Funding Program or Country Areas Program. All other applicants should refer to http://www.uac.edu.au/eas/ for more information.
Indicative fees
Bachelor of European Studies - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $36,720.00
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of European Studies flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 96 units must include:
24 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
EURO1004 Europe in the Modern Era
EURO2003 European Union: Policies, Institutions and Challenges
EURO3001 Uniting Europe: history, politics, theory
HIST1214 Clash of Empires: 1450 to the Present
12 units from completion of European History courses from the following list:
HIST2133 Human Variations and Racism in Western Culture, c. 1450-1950
HIST2136 World at War, 1939-1945
HIST2141 The Cold War: 1945-1989
HIST2205 Europe and the Atlantic World, c.1492–1776.
HIST2213 Real Men: Masculinities in Western History
HIST2214 The Great War, 1914-1918
HIST2219 Tudor-Stuart England, c.1485-1714: Politics, Society and Culture
HIST2221 The Birth of Modernity: Britain 1688-1848
HIST2223 The French Revolution and Napoleon
HIST2226 Nazi Germany
HIST2228 Enlightenment Worlds
HIST2238 Human Rights in History
HIST2240 Democracy and Dissent: Europe Since 1945
12 units from completion of Contemporary Europe courses from the following list:
BUSI2034 Dynamics of European Business
ENGL2101 Modern European Theatre
GERM2020 Postwar German Society
GERM3046 German Cinema
LING2022 Language Policy and Language Politics
MEAS2001 New States of Eurasia: Emerging Issues in Politics and Security
MEAS2002 Turkish History: Ottoman State to Modern Turkey
MEAS2003 Modern Turkey: History, Culture and Regional Relations
PHIL2059 Love Death and Freedom (20th Century French Phenomenology)
POLS2025 Politics in Britain
POLS2069 Politics in Russia
SOCY2055 Social Inequality in Comparative Perspective
Either:
48 units from completion of one of the following language majors
French Language and Culture
German Language and Culture
Italian Language and Culture
Spanish
Or
24 units from completion of one of the following language minors
French Language and Culture
German Language and Culture
Italian Language and Culture
Russian
Spanish
24 units from completion of one of the following:
an in-country study abroad component/exchange in the same language as the minor
Internship undertaken in the same language as the minor
Or
24 units from completion of one of the following advanced language minors:
Advanced French Studies
Advanced German Studies
Advanced Italian Studies
Advanced Spanish Studies
24 units from completion of courses from any of the following majors and minors:
Advanced Ancient Greek Minor
Advanced Arabic Minor
Advanced French Studies Minor
Advanced German Studies Minor
Advanced Hispanic Culture Minor
Advanced Hispanic Linguistics Minor
Advanced Hispanic Studies Specialisation
Advanced Italian Studies Minor
Advanced Latin Minor
Advanced Persian Minor
Advanced Spanish Studies Minor
Advanced Studies Minor
American Studies Minor
Ancient Greek Major
Ancient Greek Minor
Ancient History Major
Ancient History Minor
Anthropology Major
Anthropology Minor
ANU Leadership and Research Minor
Applied Linguistics Minor
Arabic Major
Arabic Minor
Archaeology Major
Archaeology Minor
Art History Major
Art History Minor
Art Theory Major
Art Theory Minor
Asian Art History Minor
Asian Studies Major
Asian Studies Minor
Australian Indigenous Studies Major
Australian Indigenous Studies Minor
Australian Politics Minor
Biological Anthropology Major
Biological Anthropology Minor
Chinese Language Major
Chinese Language Minor
Classical Chinese Minor
Climate Science and Policy Minor
Comparative Politics Minor
Contemporary Europe Major
Contemporary Europe Minor
Criminology Major
Criminology Minor
Demography Minor
Development Studies Major
Development Studies Minor
Digital Humanities Major
Digital Humanities Minor
Economic Studies Major
Economic Studies Minor
English Major
English Minor
Environmental Policy Minor
Environmental Studies Major
Environmental Studies Minor
European History Major
European History Minor
Film Minor
Forensic Anthropology Minor
Forensic Linguistics Minor
French Language and Culture Major
French Language and Culture Minor
Gender and Sexuality Minor
Gender, Sexuality and Culture Major
Geography Major
Geography Minor
German Language and Culture Major
German Language and Culture Minor
Health, Medicine and the Body Minor
Heritage and Museum Studies Minor
Hindi Language Major
Hindi Language Minor
History Major
History Minor
Human Ecology Minor
Human Evolutionary Biology Major
Human Evolutionary Biology Minor
Human Rights Major
Human Rights Minor
Indonesian Language Major
Indonesian Language Minor
International Communication Major
International Communication Minor
International Relations Major
International Relations Minor
Italian Language and Culture Major
Italian Language and Culture Minor
Japanese Language Major
Japanese Language Minor
Korean Language Major
Korean Language Minor
Latin American Studies Major
Latin American Studies Minor
Latin Major
Latin Minor
Linguistics Major
Linguistics Minor
Mathematics Major
Mathematics Minor
Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies Major
Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies Minor
Music Major
Music Minor
Music Technology Minor
Pacific Studies Major
Pacific Studies Minor
Persian Major
Persian Minor
Philosophy and Science Minor
Philosophy Major
Philosophy Minor
Political Science Major
Political Science Minor
Political Theory Minor
Popular Music
Psychology Major
Russian Minor
Sanskrit Language Major
Sanskrit Language Minor
Social Psychology Minor
Social Research Methods Minor
Sociology Major
Sociology Minor
Spanish Major
Spanish Minor
Sustainable Development Minor
Thai Language Major
Thai Language Minor
Urdu Language Major
Urdu Language Minor
Vietnamese Language Major
Vietnamese Language Minor
Visual Arts Practice Minor
The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 96 units must consist of:
36 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2
MATH2222 Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Problem Solving and Proofs
MATH2305 Applied Mathematics I
MATH2320 Advanced Analysis 1: Metric Spaces and Applications
MATH2322 Advanced Algebra 1: Groups, Rings and Linear Algebra
36 units from completion of 3000- or 4000-level courses from the subject area MATH Mathematics
24 units from completion of courses from the Science course list
Students must achieve a minimum 75% weighted average mark in each period (Summer/First Semester/Autumn and Winter/Second Semester/Spring) in order to continue in the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences.
Students who do not achieve a minimum of 75% weighted average mark will be transferred to the Bachelor of Science.
Majors
Bachelor of European Studies Majors
- Environmental Studies
- European History
- French Language and Culture
- Gender, Sexuality and Culture
- Geography
- German Language and Culture
- Hindi Language
- History
- Human Evolutionary Biology
- Human Rights
- Indonesian Language
- International Communication
- International Relations
- Italian Language and Culture
- Japanese Language
- Korean Language
- Latin
Minors
Bachelor of European Studies Minors
- Advanced Ancient Greek
- Advanced Arabic
- Advanced French Studies
- Advanced German Studies
- Advanced Hispanic Culture
- Advanced Hispanic Linguistics
- Advanced Italian Studies
- Advanced Latin
- Advanced Persian
- Advanced Spanish Studies
- Advanced Studies
- American Studies
- Ancient Greek
- Ancient History
- Anthropology
- ANU Leadership and Research
- Applied Linguistics
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Art Theory
- Asian Art History
- Asian Studies
- Australian Indigenous Studies
- Australian Politics
- Biological Anthropology
- Chinese Language
- Classical Chinese
- Climate Science and Policy
- Comparative Politics
- Contemporary Europe
- Criminology
- Demography
- Development Studies
- Digital Humanities
- Economic Studies
- English
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Studies
- European History
- Forensic Anthropology
- Forensic Linguistics
- French Language and Culture
- Gender and Sexuality
- Geography
- German Language and Culture
- Health, Medicine and the Body
- Heritage and Museum Studies
- Hindi Language
- History
- Human Ecology
- Human Evolutionary Biology
- Human Rights
- Indonesian Language
- International Communication
- International Relations
- Italian Language and Culture
- Japanese Language
- Korean Language
- Latin
- Latin American Studies
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
- Music
- Music Technology
- Pacific Studies
- Persian
- Philosophy
- Philosophy and Science
- Political Science
- Political Theory
- Popular Music
- Russian
- Sanskrit Language
- Social Psychology
- Social Research Methods
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sustainable Development
- Thai Language
- Urdu Language
- Vietnamese Language
- Visual Arts Practice
Specialisations
Bachelor of European Studies Specialisations
Honours
For information about honours, please see Bachelor of European Studies (Honours)
Single degree
Three years full time (144 units) - four courses per semester (24 units)
A Maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses
Either:
• A Contemporary Europe major (48 units)
Or
• A European History major (48 units)
One of the following language minors (24 units)
• Advanced French Studies
• Advanced German Studies
• Advanced Italian Studies
• Advanced Spanish Studies
• French Language and Culture
• German Language and Culture
• Italian Language and Culture
• Russian
• Spanish Language and Culture
• Turkish
Completion of approved courses taken at a European partner institution (24 units)
Eight electives courses from across the ANU (48 units)
Double degree
• This degree requires 96 units
• A maximum of 36 units of 1000 level courses
Either:
• A Contemporary Europe major (48 units)
Or
• A European History major (48 units)
One of the following language minors (24 units)
• Advanced French Studies
• Advanced German Studies
• Advanced Italian Studies
• Advanced Spanish Studies
• French Language and Culture
• German Language and Culture
• Italian Language and Culture
• Russian
• Spanish Language and Culture
• Turkish
Completion of approved courses taken at a European partner institution (24 units)
About this degree
Single degree
In a Bachelor of European Studies degree program you will study a total of 144 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 (6-unit) courses across your whole degree.
You'll need to take either the Contemporary Europe major or the European History (8 courses), one langauge minor (from the designated list) (4 courses) and an approved exchange at a partner institution (4 courses). You'll also get to choose eight electives from courses right across ANU. You can use these electives to try a range of courses or to take a major or minor in a non-Arts subject.
Double degree
In a Bachelor of European Studies degree program you will study a total of 96 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses across your whole degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from your Bachelor of European Studies degree and then 2 courses from the other half of your double degree – still a total of 4 courses a semester.
You'll need to take either the Contemporary Europe major or the European History (8 courses), one language minor (from the designated list) (4 courses) and an approved exchange at a partner institution (4 courses).
Enrolment Status
While it's possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.
• A course (usually 6 units) can only be counted towards one major or minor.
• You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
• You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
• You need to enrol in courses for your chosen major
• You need to enrol in courses for your chosen language minor
You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your Bachelor of European Studies half of the double degree
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as ARTS1234.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
You need to choose two 1000-level courses for your chosen major:
For the Contemporary Europe major
• EURO1004 – Europe in the Modern Era: Foundations of International Relations in First Semester
And one of the following:
• PHIL 1004 – Fundamental Ideas in Philosophy in First Semester
• POLS1005 - Introduction to International Relations: Foundations and Concepts in First Semester
• SOCY1002 - Self and Society in First Semester
For the European History major
• EURO1004 – Europe in the Modern Era: Foundations of International Relations in First Semester
• HIST1209 Terror to Terrorism: A History in Second Semester
Electives
Single Degree
While you only need to enrol in courses for one major, one minor and one exchange (24 units) , you can use your electives to enrol in 1000-level courses for other Arts majors or minors. That way you keep your options open. Once you've selected courses for the major you should choose electives to make up the balance of your courses.
Study Options
Bachelor of European Studies - Single Degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of European Studies.Study Options
Year 1 48 units | Major 1000 level Course 6 units | Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | Elective 1000 level Course 6 units | Elective 1000 level Course 6 units |
Major 1000 level Course 6 units | Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | Elective 1000 level Course 6 units | Elective 1000 level Course 6 units |
Bachelor of European Studies - Double Degree
Study Options
Year 1 48 units | Major 1000 level Course 6 units | Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | Degree B 6 units | Degree B 6 units |
Major 1000 level Course 6 units | Minor 1000 level Course 6 units | Degree B 6 units | Degree B 6 units |
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Contact students.CASS@anu.edu.au
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Please note that if you are commencing your studies in semester 2 there may be restrictions on the courses available for enrolment. We strongly recommend that you make an appointment with an academic advisor. You can make an appointment by using our online booking system here. Alternatively, you can call Science Central on 6125 2809. There will also be advisory sessions offered during the week before semester commences.
Mathematics is the study of universal patterns and structures and is the quantitative language of the world. It underpins information technology, computer science, engineering, and the physical sciences; and it plays an increasingly important role in the biological and medical sciences, economics, finance, environmental science, sociology and psychology. The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences provides the tools to study these patterns and structures and along the way you learn transferable skills in critical thinking, analysis, investigation and evidenced-based decision making.
Your program can concentrate on theoretical mathematics, or can extend to a range of applicable mathematical areas such as mathematical modelling, mathematical finance, mathematical economics, mathematical physics, and quantitative biology.
Single degree
In a Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences single degree program you will study a total of 144 units (24 courses) and as a full time student you will need to take 24 units (4 courses) per semester. Of these courses you will need to complete a minimum of 12 core and advanced MATH courses (72 units) together with another 4 courses from the Science course list. You also can choose 8 elective courses (48 units) from any ANU Colleges. You can try a range of courses or take a major or minor in a non-mathematics subject, such as philosophy, history or computing. The choice is yours.
Summary:
This degree requires 144 units (24 courses)A maximum of 60 units (10 courses) of 1000-level courses
36 units (6 courses) of core MATH courses
A minimum of 36 units (6 courses) of advanced MATH 3000-level courses
24 units from completion of courses from the Science course list
An average mark of 75% in core and advanced MATH courses must be
maintained each semester to remain in the program 48 units (8 course) from the Science course list or another ANU College
Double degree
The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences can also be taken as a part of many double degrees.
In a Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences double degree program you will study a total of 96 units (16 courses) and as a full time student you will take 4 courses per semester (24 units). However, in each semester you will be likely to take 2 courses from your Mathematical Sciences degree and 2 courses from the other half of your double degree – still a total of 4 courses a semester.
Summary:
36 units (6 courses) of core MATH courses
A minimum of 36 units (6 courses) of advanced MATH 3000-level courses
24 units from completion of courses from the Science course list
An average mark of 75% in core and advanced MATH courses must be maintained each semester to remain in the program
Enrolment Status
It is possible to enrol in fewer courses per
semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your
degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled
full-time in 24 units (4 course) each semester.
- You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
- You can’t study more than 4 courses (24 units) per semester, 8 courses (48 units) for the year.
- You may take 1000-level courses later
in your program. But remember you can’t
count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or
six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your Mathematical Sciences half of
the double degree.
Electives
Remember you can
choose up to 8 courses from another ANU College if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of Mathematical
Sciences program.
Study Options
Single degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences.Study Options
Year 1 48 units | MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units | MATH2222 Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Problem-Solving and Proofs 6 units | Science or non-science course | Science or non-science course |
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units | MATH2322 Advanced Algebra 1: Groups, Rings and Linear Algebra 6 units | Science or non-science course | Science or non-science course |
Double degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences with another three year degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science . Please note that for some double degrees (e.g. with Bachelor of Engineering) you may only be able to take one course in semester 1 for your mathematical science degree. In these circumstances it is recommended that in your first year you take MATH1115, MATH1116.Study Options
Year 1 48 units | MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units | MATH2222 Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Problem-Solving and Proofs 6 units | Degree B Course | Degree B Course |
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units | MATH2322 Advanced Algebra 1: Groups, Rings and Linear Algebra 6 units | Degree B Course | Degree B Course |
Academic Advice
For further information, you can:
- Visit the Mathematical Sciences Institute webpage here, or
- Download the Science first year course guide available here, or
- View our program presentation videos located on our New commencers & first year students page, or
- Email us at science.enquiries@anu.edu.au, or
- Come and talk to someone face-to-face. You can make an appointment with an academic advisor here or by calling Science Central on 6125 2809.