INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS BA

Name of Faculty Faculty of Social Sciences
Degree
BA / International Relations Expert
University type
Public
Established
2003
Language of course
English
Erasmus
Yes
Course duration
6 semesters (3 years)
Intake
September
Total course fee
14.400 Euro

Programme Introduction

The goal of this programme is to offer to 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 programme offers to students the opportunity to choose from a wide range of elective seminars, following introductory courses in the first academic year. This programme is recommended to applicants who are interested in social sciences and politics, and are particularly keen to understand how the modern World works, also how globalization has affected our societies. The programme offers basic introduction to the social sciences, from Sociology to Law and Economics with a special focus on International Relations, and thereby prepares students to continue their studies for the MA programmes in the field of social sciences in general, also in international relations and politics in particular. This programme enables students to pursue a carrier in fields where a good knowledge and comprehension of the globalized World is required, starting from journalism, public services and international organizations to private companies.

 

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- level degree in International Relations or in any other areas of social sciences.

Main Topics

  • Introduction to International Relations
  • Diplomacy
  • International Organizations
  • International Law
  • History of Modern International Relations
  • International Systems in World History
  • Global Cultural Anthropology
  • Political Science
  • Political Philosophy
  • Basics of Law
  • Sociology
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • International Economics
  • Globalization and World Economic Regions
  • Applied Statistics
  • European Integration
  • International Protocol and Etiquette
  • Regional Studies (China, Russia, United States, etc.)
  • Academic Writing
  • Research Methodology
  • Informatics
  • Skills Training

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
  • Development Worker

Fees

Tuition Fee:  4.800 per year + one-time fees: Application fee €80 (From May €100)

Required language proficiency

Certification of English knowledge (both written and oral): B2

IELTS Score: 5.5

TOEFL iBT Band: 46-59

Cambridge English Scale Score: 162.

If the applicant does not have any of the above certifications, their English proficiency will be assessed during the admission interview.

Application criteria

  • Completed high school / secondary education

 

Applicants with a full application package will be asked to participate in an oral entrance exam. The institutional admission scores are based on a total evaluation of academic excellence (based on the submitted documents) and the results of the entrance exam. The entrance exam seeks to assess the general and professional knowledge and interest of the applicant.

 

A successful oral entrance exam is the prerequisite of getting admitted. If the applicant fails the oral entrance exam, the application will be rejected.

 

Applicants may receive points for the interview on a scale from 0 – 100 points. Applicants who do not receive at least 50 points will not be considered for admission.

 

Recommended reading for the oral exam: John Baylis, Steve Smith, Patricia Owens: The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations

Required documents

  • Record of the final two years in secondary school
  • Secondary school certificate
  • Motivation letter
  • Copy of the main pages of the passport (needs to be valid)
  • Proof of the application fee transfer
  • Language certificate (if the applicant has one)
 

University fee structure in EURO

First Year Tuition Fees: 8.380

Second Year Tuition Fees: 8.380