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General structure of the study plan

The programme (180 ECTS) spans three years, divided into six semesters.

  • In semesters 1, 2 and 3 (92 ECTS), you follow the truncus communis, including introductory courses to various disciplines, multidisciplinary courses on Europe, a methodology track and language courses.
  • In semesters 4, 5 and 6, you choose a major and a minor module (78 ECTS) and you develop a bachelor's thesis (10 ECTS, includes laboratory).

IMPORTANT: Please note that the information on this site is indicative only. For comprehensive and up-to-date details, please refer to the BAES website of the coordinating university - KU Leuven. 

C O U R S E S


 Year 1

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

 

 Year 2

SEMESTER 3

SEMESTER 4

 


 Year 3

SEMESTER 5

SEMESTER 6

  • Specialisation Minor (detailed offer) (18ECTS)
  • Bachelor Thesis Laboratory (4 ECTS)
  • Bachelor Thesis (6 ECTS)

 

 Specialisations

You choose one major module for up to 60 ECTS (Elective Courses 1 - 5) and one minor module for at least 18 ECTS (Elective Course 6) out of two different specialisations:

  •  Law
  •  Politics and International Relations
  •  Sociology, Communication and Education
  •  Business and Economics
  •  Philosophy
  •  History
  •  Languages and Culture

Each university offers different modules, visit the specialisation offered by universities.

 Internship (non-mandatory, replace a major course)

Year: 2 or 3, Semester: 4 or 5 (6ECTS) - subject to conditions

 Mobility