Your final year will enable you to specialise in chosen social, economic and political aspects of European integration and in national responses to European developments. In addition, you will perfect advanced foreign language communication skills in your chosen language or languages. Your year abroad will enable you to develop new perspectives on the study of Europe, and accelerate your proficiency in your chosen language. The School has a dedicated and experienced Placements Officer who will work with you individually to help you find a suitable placement. Your studies will revolve around lectures, classes and small group sessions, and individual and group projects.
Assessment is through a combination of oral and written exams, projects and coursework.
On my year abroad I am currently working full-time in Glenys Kinnock MEP's Office in the European Parliament in Brussels. My main duties here are those of Personal Assistant, in that I am responsible for Glenys' diary, setting up meetings and interviews etc. I am really enjoying my placement, being part of the team of a high profile MEP and working in the Parliament where decisions are made every day which affect millions of European citizens.