Western European Studies is a program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of historical Western Europe, defined as including Britain, Ireland, France, the Low Countries, the Iberian Peninsula, Italy, the Western Mediterranean, and related island groups and borderlands.
Western European Studies majors and degree programs generally include courses in historical and modern European politics, culture, economics, and society.
What can you do with a major/degree in Western European Studies?
A degree in this field offers students the opportunity to prepare for careers in education as secondary or postsecondary teachers. As well, careers in law, journalism, international business, research, marketing, and government.
Trade Associations and Professional Organizations in Western European Studies:
Professional associations are groups of specialists dedicated to topics in particular fields. Professional associations provide a wealth of online resources, some of which are geared specifically towards students. These organizations typically also host conferences and events, providing great opportunities for learning and networking across your field of interest.
- Center for European Policy Studies
- European Free Trade Association
- European Trade Promotion Organizations’ Association
Publications/Magazines in Western European Studies: