Programe structure
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 182 ECTS in total. Programme duration is three years (6 semesters).
BA in International Relations and Area Studies
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE SINCE 2017/2018
See detailed programme structure PDF.
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First semester
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Hours |
ECTS (credits) |
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Core courses |
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Introduction to Politics and Political Science |
30 |
5 |
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International Political Economy (lectures and seminars) |
40 |
6 |
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International Relations in the 20th Century (lectures and seminars) |
40 |
6 |
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Political Philosophy and IR |
35 |
5 |
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Academic English: Research and Presentation |
30 |
4 |
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Tutorial |
20 |
2 |
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Intellectual Property |
10 |
1 |
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Elective courses* |
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Introduction to Strategic Studies |
20 |
3 |
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World Civilizations |
20 |
3 |
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Statistics |
20 |
3 |
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Second semester |
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Core courses |
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Globalization and Global Governance |
30 |
5 |
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International Economic Relations |
25 |
4 |
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Political and Economic Geography |
30 |
5 |
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Theories of International Relations |
30 |
5 |
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Key Issues in Contemporary International Politics (seminar) |
20 |
3 |
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Academic English: Writing Skills |
15 |
3 |
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Elective courses* |
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Liberalism, Multiculturalism and Citizenship |
20 |
3 |
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Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue |
20 |
3 |
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Introduction to Modernity |
20 |
3 |
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Third semester |
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Core courses |
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International Law |
40 |
6 |
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Human Rights |
20 |
4 |
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Ethics and International Affairs |
30 |
5 |
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Culture in International Relations |
30 |
5 |
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Foreign language (French, German, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Chinese or Arabic) |
60 |
4 |
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Elective courses* |
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Quantitative Methods of Research |
30 |
4 |
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Economic Diplomacy |
30 |
4 |
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Introduction to Area Studies |
30 |
4 |
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Global Migrations and Their Consequences |
30 |
4 |
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*Please note that elective courses are announced each year and are subject to change |
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SPECIALIZATION INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
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Hours |
ECTS (credits) |
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|---|---|---|
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Fourth semester |
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International Security: Concepts and Approaches |
30 |
4 |
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Human Security |
30 |
4 |
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War and Conflict |
30 |
4 |
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Global Discourse |
30 |
4 |
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Democracy Promotion |
30 |
4 |
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Elective Courses |
60 |
8 |
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Foreign language |
60 |
4 |
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Fifth semester |
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International Security: Application and Analysis |
30 |
4 |
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Conflict Resolution and Peace Building |
30 |
4 |
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Terrorism and Counterterrorism |
30 |
4 |
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Transatlantic Relations since 1945 |
30 |
4 |
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Diploma Thesis Seminar |
30 |
4 |
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Elective courses |
60 |
8 |
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Foreign language |
60 |
4 |
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Sixth semester |
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Military Operations and Technology |
30 |
4 |
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Energy Security |
30 |
4 |
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Diploma Thesis Seminar |
30 |
12 |
|
Elective courses |
60 |
8 |
TOTAL: 180 ECTS
SPECIALIZATION AREA STUDIES
(students choose two Modules, a foreign language and Diploma Thesis Seminar
Module EUROPE
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Fourth Semester |
Hours |
ECTS (credits) |
|---|---|---|
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History, Memory and the Making of Modern Europe |
30 |
4 |
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European Integration |
30 |
4 |
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Twentieth Century European Thought |
30 |
4 |
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Elective course |
15 |
2 |
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Fifth semester |
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EU Law and Policy-Making |
30 |
4 |
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Europe and Global Politics since World War Two |
30 |
4 |
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Transatlantic Relations since 1945 |
30 |
4 |
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Sixth semester |
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The Monetary and Economic Union |
30 |
4 |
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Central and Eastern Europe after 1989 |
30 |
4 |
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Module THE AMERICAS |
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Fourth semester |
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USA and Canada in the Twentieth Century |
30 |
4 |
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American Government and Politics |
30 |
4 |
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Twentieth Century American Culture |
30 |
4 |
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Elective course |
15 |
2 |
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Fifth semester |
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Latin America in the Twentieth Century |
30 |
4 |
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Introduction to Latin American Cultures and Societies |
30 |
4 |
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International Relations of the Americas |
30 |
4 |
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Sixth semester |
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US Foreign Policy after the End of Cold War |
30 |
4 |
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Economic Cooperation and Integration in the Americas |
30 |
4 |
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Module THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA (MENA) |
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Fourth semester |
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The Middle East and North Africa in the 20th Century |
30 |
4 |
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The State and Society in the Middle East and North Africa |
30 |
4 |
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Introduction to Arabic Culture |
30 |
4 |
|
Elective course |
15 |
|
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Fifth semester |
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International Relations in MENA: the Politics of Oil |
30 |
4 |
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Islam, Tradition and Modernity |
30 |
4 |
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Conflict and Terrorism in MENA |
30 |
4 |
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Sixth semester |
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Trajectory of Economic Development of MENA |
30 |
4 |
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Arab Spring and Its Impact on the Arab World |
30 |
4 |
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Module ASIA-PACIFIC /EAST AND SOUTH ASIA |
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East and South Asia in the 20th Century |
30 |
4 |
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Cultures and Societies of East and South Asia |
30 |
4 |
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International Relations in Asia-Pacific |
30 |
4 |
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Elective course |
15 |
2 |
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Fifth Semester |
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International Relation in South Asia |
30 |
4 |
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Regional Integration and Economic Relations in Asia-Pacific |
30 |
4 |
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Security Issues in East and South Asia |
30 |
4 |
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Sixth Semester |
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Japan since Meiji |
30 |
4 |
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China in World Politics |
30 |
4 |
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Module RUSSIA AND ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD |
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Fourth Semester |
|
|
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Modern Russian History |
30 |
4 |
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Russia's Political System and Domestic Policies |
30 |
4 |
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Russian Culture and Society |
30 |
4 |
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Elective course |
15 |
2 |
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Fifth Semester |
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Politics and Society in Central Asia and the Caucasus Since the End of USSR |
30 |
4 |
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Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova Since the End of the USSR |
30 |
4 |
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Economic Transition in Russia and Its Neighborhood |
30 |
4 |
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Sixth Semester |
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Post-Soviet Area in International Relations |
30 |
4 |
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Russian Security Policy |
30 |
4 |
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TOTAL: 180 ECTS |
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