Europe and what we understand it to be is constantly changing. This course was updated for 2006, and covers a wide range of topics such as the origins and motives behind the creation of the EU, its enlargement, the introduction of the euro, and debates about national identity and immigration.
topSee the DD200 Course description for an overview of the course content and other information regarding entry level, course materials, assessment details and qualifications which it can count towards.
For information on topics such as choosing a course, studying with the OU, and general advice on preparing to study your first OU course, visit our How to apply website.
Also see a copy of the booklet 'Choosing DD200/DDZX200' below:
This example calendar for 2008 shows how the workload of the course is organised, including the range of materials and when assignments are to be completed.
This is a link to the OpenLearn website where you can look at extracts from Module 1.
It raises key questions about the nature of contemporary Europe and looks at how issues like agriculture and food production are confronted and resolved within the structures of the EU.
Visit the OpenLearn website where you can look at some material from Module 3. It’s about managing the European economy after the introduction of the Euro.
This is a link to the OpenLearn website where you can look at some material from Module 4 about European Identity.
If you like what you see, please check the details in the 'Entry' section and the 'You will Need' section of the online course description before registering for the course.
If you have any concerns about studying Governing Europe then please look at the booklet below:
Once you have registered on a course you will have access to Learning with the OU at www.open.ac.uk/learning. This link provides information on topics such as getting started, study strategies, personal and career development, planning studies and moving on.
