It is my pleasure to welcome you to the webpage of the Department of European Studies where three European languages and cultures co-exist. The Department comprises three (3) units: Russian, French and German and offers courses not only in these languages, but also in their cultures and civilisations, politics, economy, history and institutions.

 The Department of European Studies is noted for being one of the first to be established for both the Faculty of Arts and the University of Ibadan, when the University of Ibadan was known as the University College Ibadan (UCI). Our graduates are spread across all spheres of life, making progress in Postgraduate institutions all over the world, while also being relevant in diplomatic circles, foreign affairs, Military and Para-Military, and within the public space and academe.

Dr J.N. Eke
Head of Department

The Department of Modern European Languages (now European Studies) was one of the first departments created by the new University of Ibadan in 1962. French and German were first set up in the Faculty of Arts of the then University College Ibadan (UCI) during the 1959/60 session with two lecturers in charge. A slight expansion occurred in 1960/61 with the appointment of one lecturer to cater for Arabic Studies. Finally, in 1961/62, the last year of the sub-unit’s existence. Further expansion occurred with the appointment of five lectures, three in French and German and two in Arabic. During the 1962/63 Session, when the UCI became the autonomous University of Ibadan, the sub-unit metamorphosed into too full-fledged Departments with three lecturers each, namely the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies and the Department of Modern Languages.

The first five years in the life of the new Department recorded numerous achievements. Among them were the award of the first Ph.D degree in French and the creation of the full honours degree programme in German in 1967.

Russian, one of the major world languages, was introduced in 1965 with one lecturer to provide ancillary tuition for Science and Agriculture students. Further development of Russian culminated in the creation of a full honours degree programme in 1979 with the aim of equipping Nigerian undergraduates of Russian Studies with language skills and practice in Russian and also providing them with the knowledge of the literature, culture and civilisation and political development of Russia.

The Department adopted its present designation of European Studies during the 1995/96 session in order to fully reflect the structure, vocation as well as the study and research content of the Department, which comprise teaching and research not only in European languages and literature but also in other aspects devoted to the study of European life - history, political institutions and thought, socio-economic structures, foreign policies, educational systems and so on.

The Department has been blessed with renowned scholars and Heads of Department who have contributed immensely to its overall development. The graduates of the Department are successfully employed in various fields in Nigeria and abroad and notably contribute to the national and global progress.

VISION/MISSION STATEMENT
Vision
The Department of European Studies strives to be a foremost Department providing first class knowledge in European languages, culture and literature for relevant development of the individual, the nation and the international community.

Mission
The Department of European Studies, which offers Bachelor’s degree programmes in French, Translation and European Studies, is set to produce competitive and accomplished multilingual graduates who, in addition to English and other languages, have a good oral and written mastery of the languages offered in the Department. Furthermore, the Department aims at producing graduates who will be able to participate effectively, with their vintage multilingual competence and well-informed knowledge of trans-national issues as well as linguistics, in the administration and management of education, technology, computer science, commerce, industry, international trade, diplomacy, information and the civil service.

Undergraduate Programmes
The department offers programmes of study leading to the award of the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in the following courses: French Studies            (B.A. French)
German Studies          (B.A. German)
Russian Studies          (B.A. Russian)

Each area can be combined with other approved areas to earn a B.A. (Combined Honours) French is also combined with Education for a B.Ed. (French) degree.

Postgraduate Programmes The Department of European Studies offers postgraduate programmes in the following fields:
M.A. French Studies
M.A. Translation, French option
M.A Translation, Russian option
M.A. European Studies
M.Phil/Ph.D French Studies
M.Phil/Ph.D Translation
M.Phil/Ph.D European Studies
PhD Russian Studies
Ph.D. Comparative Literature  

M.A EUROPEAN STUDIES
The Department of European Studies offers a three semester full-time course leading to a Master’s degree in European Studies. The course offers a broad international perspective on the European continent as a whole and is intended to provide a valuable preparation for careers in diplomatic or other public service, multi-national corporations and trade, journalism and the media, teaching and research.

M.A. TRANSLATION The Department offers a Degree of Master of Arts in Translation in approved languages, which at present are French, German, Russian; the aim of the programme is to offer basic training in the art and techniques of translation. The aim of the programme is to offer basic training in the art and techniques of translation. It is intended both for students interested in translation as an academic discipline and for students who may wish to pursue a career as professional translators (freelance translators or employees of ministries, corporations, national and international organizations, and commercial firms).

MASTER OF ARTS IN TRANSLATION
L1:       First Language (English)
L2:       Second Language (French or German or Russian)
L3:       Third Language (…)  

M.A FRENCH STUDIES The Department of European Studies offers a three semester full-time course leading to a Master’s degree in French Studies. This course offers a broad perspective on the study of French language and advanced language practice, French and Francophone literatures, societies and translation. The degree aims at producing properly trained and versatile graduates of French studies. The programme, while being complete in itself, is also designed as a preparation for individual research at more advanced level.

The Department has linkages with

1. The Pushkin Institute, Moscow
2. Village du Benin, Lome, Togo
3. Goethe Institut, Lagos

Admission Requirements:

1. 5 credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level or SSCE including English Language
2. 6 credits at two sittings including English Language
3. 3 subjects in Arts and the Social Sciences at University Matriculation Examination (UME), at least one Arts subject.
   

1. N.C.E. with credit passes in French and any other Arts or Social Science subject
2. Baccalaureat (for French Studies)
3. G.C.E. Advanced Level or passes in French and any other subject in Arts or Social Sciences its equivalent (French, German) Those who have adequate qualifications in the other two languages may gain direct entry admission as well.