Programme
General structure of the study plan
The programme (180 ECTS) spans three years, divided into six semesters.
Programme for students starting BAES up to 2025/26:
- 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 (60 ECTS) and a minor module (18 ECTS) and you develop a bachelor's thesis (10 ECTS, includes laboratory).
Programme for students starting BAES from 2026/27 onwards:
- In semesters 1, 2 and 5 (96 ECTS), you follow the truncus communis, including introductory courses to various disciplines, multidisciplinary courses on Europe, a methodology track and language courses.
- In semesters 3, 4 and 6, you follow a major (60 ECTS) and a minor module (18 ECTS) and you develop a bachelor's thesis (6 ECTS).
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.