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DEPARTMENT OF

POLITICS &EUROPEANSTUDIES

POSEUR

World class liberal arts education

International diplomaAUBG is accredited in the United States and in Bulgaria. It offers both an American and a Bulgarian diploma, recognized in the European Union.

Diversity and exchangeAUBG has students from more than 60 countries, and hosts visiting students from the United States and Europe each semester.

AUBG offers liberal arts education, which allows students to make connections among fields and place the specialized knowledge they acquire in a larger context.

Active communityStudents are involved in clubs and are welcome to attend guest lectures, discussions and simulations.

Rich expertiseWe offer interactive courses, taught by faculty with degrees from major American and European universities.

We are dedicated to helping students make sense of key political developments and institutions at a time of momentous global change.

Department of Politics and European Studies

EU Lobbying class on a mission in BrusselsBetween October 28 and November 1, 17 AUBG students in the EU Lobbying Class got to peek inside the heart of the European Union and chat with representatives of various EU institutions, including AUBG alumni.

Minor in European Studies

Minor in Public Policy

Minor in Political Science and IR

Major in European Studies

Major in Political Science and IR

Students at AUBG select one primary major, which they will study. They may select a secondary major and/or up to two minors. Students can select from a variety of courses, and only have to choose a major during their second year.

The department coordinates two majors and three minors. These majors and minors can be combined together or with any other discipline at AUBG.

The program provides students with broad knowledge of the political issues and the formulation and implementation of domestic and foreign policy, thus, developing their understanding of current events.

Required courses:ECO 102 Principles of MacroeconomicsPOS 101 Introduction to PoliticsPOS 102 Introduction to Global PoliticsPOS 201 Comparative Politicsor EUR 213 Comparative Politics of EuropePOS 202 Foreign Policy Analysis

Electives:3 from the following:POS 301 Bulgarian Government and PoliticsPOS 303 Conflict and Conflict ResolutionPOS 304 Global Political EconomyPOS 305 International Law and OrganizationPOS 306 Public Policy AnalysisPOS/EUR 307 Research Methods in Politics

9 credits necessary:POS 401 Topics in PoliticsPOS 481 Internship

For more information visit:pos-eur.net/programsaubg.edu/political-science-and-international-relations-major

Major in Political Science and International Relations

ECO 102 Principles of Macroeconomics

POS 201 Comparative Politics(or EUR 213 Comparative Politics of Europe)

POS 30X Elective POS 30X Elective

POS 30X Elective

POS 401 Topics in Politics

POS 401 Topics in Politics

POS 481 Internship

POS 202 Foreign Policy Analysis

POS 102 Introduction to Global Politics

POS 101 Introduction to Politics

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The program provides insight into the processes that led to the idea about the EU, the forces that shape the policy of the European states, their interaction in each level of policy-making within the Union, and current issues relevant to European politics and society.

Required courses:EUR 111 History of European IntegrationEUR 212 EU PoliticsEUR 213 Comparative Politics of EuropeEUR 301 General Principles of EU LawEUR 303 Policies and Policy-making in the EUPOS/EUR 307 Research Methods in PoliticsEUR 320 Internal Market and EU Competition Law

Language proficiency (1 course necessary):MLL 301 Modern FranceMLL 302 Modern GermanyMLL 303 Modern Spain

Electives:9 credits necessary:EUR 404 Topics in European PoliticsEUR 405 Topics in Areas Related to the EUEUR 481 Internship

For more information visit:pos-eur.net/programsaubg.edu/european-studies-major

Major in European Studies

EUR 111 History of European Integration

EUR 212 EU Politics EUR 303 Policies and Policy-making in the EU

EUR 320 Internal Market and EU Competition Law

POS/EUR 307 Research Methods in Politics

MLL 30X Language Proficiency Course

EUR 4XX Elective

EUR 4XX Elective

EUR 4XX Elective

EUR 213 Comparative Politics of Europe

EUR 301 General Principles of EU Law

ECO 102 Principles of Macroeconomics(prerequisite for EUR 320)

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Political Science Club is a politically neutral club, which organizes guest lectures, round table discussions and conferences on pressing political topics.

European Society Club hosts the annual Model European Union simulation in Blagoevgrad (MEU Blagoevgrad), organizes lectures and group discussions.

BLIMUN Clubhosts the annual Blagoevgrad International Model United Nations (BLIMUN) conference, which involves international students.

Three student-run clubs channel the extracurricular activities of the department. Every student can join any of these clubs or establish his or her own.

Student Clubs

MEU Blagoevgrad is a simulation of EU legislative decision-making, organized each spring at AUBG. The participants get a chance to exchange ideas, improve their skills, and learn how the European Union functions.

BLIMUN conference takes place at AUBG each February since 2009. The participants are placed in committees and assigned countries which they represent during the discussion of acute political topics.

For more information visit:pos-eur.net/students/student-clubs

Here is the list of organizations that have hired the graduates of Politics and European Studies or provided internship opportunities for them:• United Nations• European Union• Open Society Institute• German Marshall Fund of the United States• Young Professionals in Foreign Policy• various NGOs and public administration bodies, such

as ministries of foreign affairs, embassies

Our graduates also continue their master’s or doctoral studies at:• The John Hopkins University• American University• Princeton University• Harvard University• Stanford University• Yale University• University of Cambridge• University College London• Central European University• College of Europe• other institutions in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere

Find the stories of our alumni at pos-eur.net/students/alumni-storiesRead at aubg.edu/stories

Graduate Programs and Career Prospects

Zhikica Pagovski ’11works at the German Marshall

Fund of the United States

Gorica Atanasova ’04completed her M.A. degree at the College of Europe

Ivan Bardarov ’13received a master’s degree at

Duke University in Durham, NC

Major in European Studies

Major in Political Science and IR

Travel and meet friendsStudents who have traveled abroad share their experiences with their peers, making the cultural exchange something special.

Broaden your horizonThere’s no better way to experience a new culture than first-hand. AUBG even provides financial help for those who need it via its travel fund.

AUBG is a member of Erasmus+ and ISEP, which provide exchange opportinuties with more than 50 universities in Europe and over 300 universities in the United States.

Exchange Opportunities for Students

Design:Pavel Kukushkin

Photo credits:AUBG (aubg.edu)AUBG Daily (aubgdaily.com)Anna BashukAnna ErmakovaMaria MarkinaAnastasiia Hryshchenko (goingonexchangefromaubg.wordpress.com)

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