B.A. in International Relations (Major)
Prague, Czech Republic
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 10,500 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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** for Non-EU | for EU 9000 EUR per year
Introduction
The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations: Extended Major is a 3-year, internationally accredited program offering a modern and interdisciplinary education in international relations. You will earn a globally recognized American and European B.A. degree.
The B.A. in International Relations: Extended Major program at Anglo-American University is delivered by a faculty of experts from all over the world who bring years of professional experience to the classroom. Students can expect to gain a solid background in theoretical and philosophical concepts as well as an understanding of international and domestic politics.
The curriculum offers a balanced mix of courses on political and international relations theory, philosophy, economy, and history which is complemented by a range of skills-oriented courses in writing and research or classes increasing proficiency in foreign languages.
Beyond the classroom, you can join student clubs like Diplomacy or Model UN, practice your debate skills at a faculty-student debate or discuss current political issues with professors and local experts at an event like ‘Professors in the Pub’.
AAU’s Career Center also connects students with numerous professional internships in the Czech Republic and abroad every year.
Admissions
Curriculum
International Relations: Extended Major is a 3-year study program. To graduate, students must accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses.
This program does not include a specific concentration, instead, students are required to take more major courses which allow for more choice of electives.
General Education Module
- Composition I
- Composition II
- Computer Information Systems
One course from the following:
- World History II
- European History II
One course from the following:
- Intro to Sociology
- Intro to Economic Thought
Major Module
- Introduction to Politics (Politics I)
- POS 201 Political Philosophy I
- IRS 101 Introduction to International Organizations
- POS 204 Nations and Nationalism
- IRS 200 Introduction to International Relations
- IRS 250 Political Geography
- IRS 251 History of the Cold War
One course from the following:
- POS 240 Social Sciences Research Methods/International Relations Research Methods/History of European Integration/Global Security/Political Economy
On top of that students are also required to complete the Thesis Seminar, Internship, and Thesis module.
IR Electives Module
Students can choose 5 elective courses offered by the School of International Relations & Diplomacy.
Open Electives Module
Students can choose 5 elective courses offered by the School of International Relations & Diplomacy as listed below or electives offered by any other school at AAU.
School of International Relations & Diplomacy Electives
- French I/German I/Spanish I or Russian I
- French II/German II/Spanish II or Russian II.
- American Foreign Policy in Film
- British Foreign Policy
- Central European History
- Culture Wars in the West: Politics of the Digital Era
- Democracy in the USA
- Democratization and Survival of Autocrats
- Editorial Cartoons in Political and Social Science
- (The) Emergence of the Modern Middle East
- Germany in the 20th Century
- Global Governance
- Human Rights
- Islam and the West
- (The) Legacies of Totalitarianism: Post-Totalitarian Europe
- Non-Violent Conflict: Theory and Application
- Political Parties and Party Systems
- Russian Foreign Policy
- Sustainable Development: From Global Vision to Meaningful Practice
- Terrorism in Global Politics
- US – UK Special Relationship
- US in Global Politics (in the Age of Trump)
- US National Security Policy
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Program Outcome
Graduates of the B.A. in International Relations can expect to:
- Discuss and debate basic theories, levels of analysis and empirical evidence used in relevant scholarly literature.
- Apply theory to compare and contrast the meanings and functions of political institutions in different political systems and explain the outcomes and performance of political processes.
- Apply theory to understand the workings of the global economy, and to assess the role of businesses, governments, and international organizations.
- Apply theory to understand history and current events in international relations.
- Apply theory to understand European integration history, institutions, and policy.
Career Opportunities
AAU graduates thrive in multinational environments and are able to communicate professionally in English to international audiences. As a graduate of this degree program, you will be well equipped to continue your studies or pursue a global career in areas such as:
- Diplomacy
- Cultural Management
- Social Research and Publishing
- Reporting and Administration
- Public Service
- Humanitarian Government or NGO’s