Statement - 16 February 2024
Since 2021, the College of Europe has adopted, also thanks to the input of students, a revised Code of Conduct that guarantees transparent and rigorous procedures to ensure that each member of the...
During the second semester, students follow one compulsory course, which is dedicated to the future of Europe and taught and assessed in French. In addition, students need to select five elective courses from the three thematic clusters offered within the programme: Geopolitics of Southeastern Europe, Europe in the 21st Century and Democracy and Rule of Law in Europe. At least one elective course per cluster is offered in French. A compulsory week-long simulation game also takes place at the beginning of the second semester. Finally, similar to the first semester, optional compact seminars and workshops are organised. The compulsory language courses will continue running throughout the second semester as well.
Below is a more detailed description of the content of each of the clusters offered.
The first cluster will offer a series of courses focusing on the geopolitics of Southeastern Europe. This cluster will offer courses on the following thematic areas:
Please note that the thematic areas listed above do not correspond to course titles, which are subject to changes. They refer to the content that will be analysed in the finalised courses.
The second cluster will focus on the challenges and opportunities in Europe in the 21st century. This cluster will offer courses on the following thematic areas:
Please note that the thematic areas listed above do not correspond to course titles, which are subject to changes. They refer to the content that will be analysed in the finalised courses.
The third cluster will focus on democracy and the rule of law in Europe. This cluster will offer courses on the following thematic areas:
Please note that the thematic areas listed above do not correspond to course titles, which are subject to changes. They refer to the content that will be analysed in the finalised courses.