The courses and modules we outline are divided into two major categories: obligatory (core) courses taught in the first, second and third semesters will give you a solid foundation in the IR discipline. Specialization courses taught in the fourth, fifth and sixth semesters will provide more focused knowledge and competence in the chosen area. Apart from these there are a number of elective and optional courses offered every year which are subject to change depending on staff availability and demand.
We offer an intense language course in one of the following languages: French, German, Polish, Spanish, Russian, Chinese or Arabic.
You can also take additional credits in a subject of interest, e.g. Statistics, to develop career-related skills or just widen your intellectual horizons.
Full-time undergraduate students need to complete modules worth at least 60 credits (ECTS) each year and 180 ECTS in total. Programme duration is three years (6 semesters).
BA in International Relations and Area Studies
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
First semester – core courses |
Hours |
ECTS |
International Relations in the 20th Century |
40 |
6 |
Introduction to Politics and Political Science |
30 |
5 |
International Political Economy |
40 |
6 |
Political Philosophy and IR |
35 |
5 |
Academic English: Research and Presentation |
30 |
4 |
Tutorial |
20 |
1 |
Intellectual Property |
10 |
1 |
Second semester – core courses |
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Globalization and Global Governance |
30 |
5 |
International Economic Relations |
30 |
4 |
Political and Economic Geography |
30 |
5 |
Theories of International Relations |
30 |
5 |
Key Issues in Contemporary International Politics |
20 |
3 |
Academic English: Writing Skills |
15 |
3 |
Tutorial |
10 |
1 |
Elective courses (announced each year and subject to change) |
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World Civilizations |
20 |
3 |
Statistics |
20 |
3 |
Introduction to Modernity |
20 |
3 |
Liberalism, Multiculturalism and Citizenship |
20 |
3 |
Organized Crime in Contemporary World |
20 |
3 |
Third semester – core courses |
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Domestic and International Law |
40 |
6 |
Human Rights |
20 |
4 |
Ethics and International Affairs |
30 |
5 |
Culture in International Relations |
30 |
5 |
Foreign language (French, German, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Chinese or Arabic) |
60 |
4 |
Elective courses (announced each year and subject to change) |
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Methods of Research in Social Science |
30 |
4 |
Global Migrations and Their Consequences |
30 |
4 |
Understanding Culture and Politics |
30 |
4 |
SPECIALIZATION INTERNATIONAL SECURITY |
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Fourth semester |
Hours |
ECTS |
International Security: Concepts and Approaches |
30 |
4 |
War and Conflict |
30 |
4 |
Human Security |
30 |
4 |
Global Discourse |
30 |
4 |
Democracy Promotion |
30 |
4 |
Elective Courses |
60 |
8 |
Foreign language |
60 |
4 |
Physical Education | 30 | 0 |
Fifth semester |
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International Security: Application and Analysis |
30 |
4 |
Conflict Resolution and Peace Building |
30 |
4 |
Terrorism and Counterterrorism |
30 |
4 |
Transatlantic Relations since 1945 |
30 |
4 |
Elective coursees |
30 |
4 |
Foreign language |
60 |
4 |
Dissertation Seminar |
30 |
4 |
Sixth semester |
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Energy Security |
30 |
4 |
Military Operations and Technology |
30 |
4 |
Elective courses |
60 |
8 |
Dissertation Seminar |
30 |
12 |
SPECIALIZATION ARE STUDIES Students choose two modules out of five listed below |
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MODULE EUROPE |
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Fourth semester |
Hours |
ECTS |
History, Memory and the Making of Modern Europe |
30 |
4 |
European Integration |
30 |
4 |
Twentieth Century European Thought and Culture |
30 |
4 |
Elective course |
15 |
2 |
Fifth semester |
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EU Law and Policy-Making |
30 |
4 |
Europe and Global Politics since WWII |
30 |
4 |
Transatlantic Relations since 1945 |
30 |
4 |
Sixth semester |
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The Monetary and Economic Union |
30 |
4 |
Central and Eastern Europe after 1989 |
30 |
4 |
MODULE THE AMERICAS |
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Fourth semester |
Hours |
ECTS |
USA and Canada in the Twentieth Century |
30 |
4 |
American Government and Politics |
30 |
4 |
Twentieth Century American Culture |
30 |
4 |
Elective course |
15 |
2 |
Fifth semester |
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Latin America in the Twentieth Century |
30 |
4 |
Introduction to Latin American Cultures and Societies |
30 |
4 |
International Relations of the Americas |
30 |
4 |
Sixth semester |
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US Foreign Policy after the End of Cold War |
30 |
4 |
Economic Cooperation and Integration in the Americas |
30 |
4 |
MODULE THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA |
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Fourth semester |
Hours |
ECTS |
The Middle East and North Africa in the 20th Century |
30 |
4 |
The State and Society in the Middle East and North Africa |
30 |
4 |
Introduction to Arabic Culture |
30 |
4 |
Elective course |
15 |
2 |
Fifth semester |
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International Relations in MENA: the Politics of Oil |
30 |
4 |
Islam, Tradition and Modernity |
30 |
4 |
Conflict and Terrorism in MENA |
30 |
4 |
Sixth semester |
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Trajectory of Economic Development of MENA |
30 |
4 |
Arab Spring and Its Impact on the Arab World |
30 |
4 |
MODULE ASIA-PACIFIC/EAST AND SOUTH ASIA |
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Fourth semester |
Hours |
ECTS |
East and South Asia in the 20th Century |
30 |
4 |
Cultures and Societies of East and South Asia |
30 |
4 |
International Relations in Asia-Pacific |
30 |
4 |
Elective course |
15 |
2 |
Fifth semester |
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International Relation in South Asia |
30 |
4 |
Regional Integration and Economic Relations in Asia-Pacific |
30 |
4 |
Security Issues in East and South Asia |
30 |
4 |
Sixth semester |
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Japan since Meiji |
30 |
4 |
China in World Politics |
30 |
4 |
MODULE RUSSIA AND ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD |
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Fourth semester |
Hours |
ECTS |
Modern Russian History |
30 |
4 |
Russia's Political System and Domestic Policies |
30 |
4 |
Russian Culture and Society |
30 |
4 |
Elective course |
15 |
2 |
Fifth semester |
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Politics and Society in Central Asia and the Caucasus Since the End of USSR |
30 |
4 |
Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova Since the End of the USSR |
30 |
4 |
Economic Transition in Russia and Its Neighborhood |
30 |
4 |
Sixth semester |
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Post-Soviet Area in International Relations |
30 |
4 |
Russian Security Policy |
30 |
4 |
Total 180 ECTS
Please note that all Area Studies students complete Dissertation Seminar in semester five and six – 16 ECTS, as well as one foreign language in semesters three, four, and five, -12 ECTS and Physical Education in semester four.