Description
The Bachelor’s Degree in Balkan, Slavic and Oriental Studies is offered by the Department of Balkan, Slavic and Oriental Studies of the School of Economic and Regional Studies at the University of Macedonia. It is an interdisciplinary study program focusing on the language, history, culture, and the social, economic, and political relations of the countries of the Balkan, Slavic, and Oriental regions. Through teaching and research, students acquire area studies knowledge, language skills, and intercultural understanding. The program contributes actively to education, research, and the strengthening of international and regional cooperation.
Relation to Employment
The program aims at learning outcomes and skills that enable graduates to provide services in the fields of International Relations, Diplomacy, Regional Development, Translation and Intercultural Communication, Research, and Political and Economic Analysis of Southeast Europe.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a Secondary School Leaving Certificate (High School Diploma) and successful participation in national-level examinations.
Knowledge
The Undergraduate Program of the Department of Balkan, Slavic and Oriental Studies aims to educate specialists with knowledge of the history, politics, economy, and culture of Southeastern and Eastern Europe. Students acquire language skills and analytical understanding of international relations and social developments in the region.
Skills
The program equips students with professional skills in international relations, regional analysis, and intercultural communication. It includes learning regional languages, analyzing political and economic developments, studying cultures, and managing cooperation between countries of Southeastern and Eastern Europe.
Competences
The department’s program provides broad knowledge of the history, politics, and economy of Southeastern and Eastern Europe, developing students’ abilities in intercultural communication and regional analysis. Graduates gain capabilities in language communication, regional research, and international cooperation.