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Diploma in European Studies (DES) Online – 2024/2025
DES Online is an advanced training course dealing with EU Institutions, Law, economy and main policies, live streamed online. The programme has come to its second edition and includes a set of independent modules (approx. 30 hours each), all taught in English.
You may enrol in one or more modules separately.
At the end of each module, participants can request for an Attendance Certificate to be issued, provided that they have ensured 80% attendance (with webcam on) to all lectures and activities included in the module. The European College of Parma Foundation reserves the right to carry out an exam once a module is concluded.
Admission Requirements
The Diploma in European Studies (DES) Online is open to university graduates in any discipline who are motivated towards developing knowledge on EU-related issues; it can also be attended by undergraduates provided that they are in their last year at Bachelor’s.
At least B1 level of competence (as per CEFR for Languages) is required for English.
Timeline
DES-Online Modules are held, with the courses of the Diploma in Advanced European Studies (DAES), from October 2024 and May 2025.
Lectures and activities are streamed live and take place mainly on weekdays from Monday to Friday. Participants can interact with professors, who hold their lectures live from the DAES classroom.
Some lectures may take place on Saturdays.
Course Modules
The course includes both lectures and practical excercise. A Tutor is available to support the learning process.
The Diploma in European Studies Online encompasses the following modules:
| Module #1 History and Institutions of the EU |
| History of European Integration and Documentary Sources |
| The EU Institutional Framework and the European Parliament |
| The European Commission |
| Total number of hours: 35 |
| Timeline: from 24 October to 29 November 2024 |
| Module #2 EU Single Market |
| EU Single Market |
| EU Fundamental Freedoms |
| EU Competition Law |
| EU State Aid |
| Total number of hours: 30 |
| Timeline: from 04 December 2024 to May 2025 |
| Module #3 EU Legal System |
| EU Legal System |
| EU Fundamental Values |
| The European Court of Justice: History, Evolution, and Landmark Rulings |
| Total number of hours: 28 |
| Timeline: from 11 November to 18 December 2024 |
| Module #4 EU Economic Governance |
| The Economics of European Integration |
| EU Economics: Perspectives, Crises and Reforms |
| EU Monetary Union |
| EU Banking Union |
| EU Economic Union and Governance |
| Total number of hours: 35 |
| Timeline: February – April 2025 |
| Module #5 EU Budget and Next Gen EU |
| EU codecision and Budget Principles |
| Next Generation EU |
| Major Innovations in EU Finances |
| Total number of hours: 30 |
| Timeline: from 10 December 2024 to March 2025 |
| Module #6 EU External Action |
| EU Development and Cooperation Policy |
| EU Neighbourhood Policy |
| EU Policy on Immigration and Humanitarian Aid |
| Total number of hours: 30 |
| Timeline: from April to May 2025 |
Each of the above-listed modules can be attended independently from the others.
Enrolment Fee for each module amounts to Euro 350 (inclusive of VAT).
Enrolling in multiple modules involves a discount, as further detailed below:
- two modules: 5% reduction on the total amount;
- 3 to 5 modules: 10% reduction on the total amount;
- Full Package (6 modules): 15% reduction on the total amount.
NOTE: Further modules may be made available in Spring 2025.
Study Visits
DES-Online Students can request to participate in Study Visits that are organised by the European College of Parma Foundation within the framework of the DAES programme. The Foundation reserves the right to admit DES Students to a Study Visit provided that there are places available.
Participation of a DES Student in Study Visits involves payment of a specific participation fee.
For more information, please write to des-online@collegioeuropeo.it.
Download here ⇒ the Enrolment Form.
