International Relations BA

International Relations BA

International Relations BA

The goal of this program is to offer students the opportunity to develop specialized knowledge in international politics, security studies, EU politics, ethnic conflict, global justice and human rights. It enables them to understand and analyze complex political and social dynamics that go beyond state borders and cultural boundaries. The structure of the program offers students the opportunity to choose from a wide range of elective seminars, following introductory courses in the first academic year.

This program is ideal for applicants interested in social sciences and politics, particularly those eager to understand how the modern world functions, as well as the effects of globalization on societies. The program provides a foundational introduction to social sciences, covering disciplines such as Sociology, Law, and Economics, with a special focus on International Relations. It prepares students to pursue MA programs in social sciences broadly, as well as in international relations and politics specifically.  

This program prepares students for careers in fields that require a strong understanding of the globalized world, including journalism, public service, international organizations, and the private sector.

Strength of the program

In addition to giving students grounding in history and theory, the BA program in International Relations teaches future graduates about international politics, the European Union and equips them with practical knowledge that can be used in almost all countries around the world.

The knowledge acquired during the undergraduate courses lays the foundation for the MA in International Relations and other postgraduate qualifications in social sciences. Applicants will ideally be interested in social sciences and in the links between different countries, peoples and institutions and be keen to use their language skills.

We encourage our students to work independently and to solve tasks in teams. We rely on modern methodologies – including simulations – and we believe that adaptability and self-reflexivity are crucial in today's fast changing world. Our aim is to give our students skills that can be readily used wherever they seek employment after graduation.

Career opportunities 

The Department offers courses in international studies with a special focus on the European Union and Central Europe. During the three years of studies, we equip our students with the necessary theoretical and historical basics to understand the processes of global development. The skills our students acquire enable them to handle challenges in an increasingly globalized world both in private and public institutions. Our graduates may seek employment at financial and commercial institutions, in the public sector, in state and municipal administration, and also in the non-profit and non-governmental sector. 

The undergraduate program enables students to apply for a Master's degree in International Relations or in any other areas of social sciences. 

Job examples :

  • Foreign Policy Analyst 
  • Lobbyist 
  • Project coordinator (public/private/non-profit) 
  • Political Advisor and a variety of administrative jobs in the state bureaucracy and at private enterprises 
  • Civil Society and Development Positions 
Facts and Figures

Title

International Relations BA

Degree

International Relations Expert

Type

Degree programme

Level

Bachelor

Accreditation number

FNYF/142217/17

Faculty

Faculty of Social Sciences

Institute

Institute of Political and International Studies 

Department

Language

English

Duration

6 semesters (3 years)

ECTS credits

180

2018.05.07.