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REFERENCE POINTS FOR THE DESIGN AND DELIVERY OF DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Definition of the subject area
International relations is an interdisciplinary science which focuses on the study of state and non-state relations, actors, structures, and processes interconnected on the local, regional and global level.
Description of the academic and professional field and the educational programmes offered in the subject area
Bachelor Level
• Introductory courses giving basic knowledge in social sciences, e.g. political science, history and theory of international relations, law, philosophy, sociology etc.
• Introduction to international relations and core fields of IR • Languages – 1-2 foreign languages at medium level (B2) or equivalent
certificate• Dissertation and/or internship
Bachelor courses
Compulsory Elective
Political relations
International Law
International Economy
Peace and War studies
History of International Relations
Regional studies (e.g. European studies)
Foreign Policy
International cultural relations
Diplomacy
International organizations
Regional studies (focus on specific regions)
Civilization
Religion and IR Media
Human Rights
Foreign Policy
Strategic studies
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Description of the academic and professional field and the educational programmes offered in the subject area
Master Level • Compulsory courses
– Theory of international relations – Qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Elective courses for the purpose of specialization • Examples of possible specializations:
– Contemporary diplomacy – International trade – Security and strategic studies – Legal system of European Union – Social rights in a comparative perspective – International organizations and Human rights – Migration – Peace and conflict – Regional studies (Asiatic, African, American etc.)
• Etc. • Internship and/or dissertation
Description of the academic and professional field and the educational programmes offered in the subject area
PhD level • Research methodology with a special focus on the subject of thesis of
PhD candidate • Seminars and lectures • Tutoring, supervision • Publication activity • Research and field work • Optional teaching activities • PhD thesis based on own original research with option of internship • Defending thesis
Overview of typical degrees
• Bachelor • Bachelor Honours • Master • Doctor of Philosophy
Overview of typical occupations related to the Subject Area
– Government bodies – European Union and regional bodies – International institutions – NGO´s – Private companies
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– Higher education – Think tanks, research institutes – Media
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