B.A. in International Relations: Security Studies
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: Security Studies is a 3-year, internationally accredited program offering a modern and interdisciplinary education in international relations with a concentration in security studies. You will earn a globally recognized American and European B.A. degree.
The B.A. in International Relations: Security Studies 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. This program enables students to fully experience the cultural dynamism of Central Europe. Students can expect to gain a solid background in international relations and political theory, history, philosophy, nationalism, or security.
Security Studies is a traditional subdiscipline of international politics dedicated to war, security, violence, terrorism, and the role of states, organizations, and individuals in perpetrating and combating the aforementioned. Critical security studies are not limited to violence only but cover also issues pertaining to the use and misuse of power, justice, and citizen’s rights.
Upon completion, our students acquire the ability to critically examine and address the international/intercultural challenges of our time, such as global inequalities, economic dependency, conflict and security, or globalization including the evolving roles of organizations such as the United Nations, NATO and the European Union.
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.
The Bachelor’s degree awarded is concurrently recognized as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in the United States, per AAU’s accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a Bakalář (Bc.) in the Czech Republic, per AAU’s accreditation by the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NABHE). Graduates may select whether to use the U.S. post-nominal or the Czech pre-nominal title.
This concentration is accredited by the National Accrediting Bureau for Higher Education. Its completion will be indicated on the transcript, diploma, and diploma supplement.
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Curriculum
International Relations: European Studies is a 3-year study program. To graduate, students must accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses.
Below, you can find a list of courses and modules for the International Relations (major) with a Security Studies concentration.
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)
- Political Philosophy I
- Introduction to International Organizations
- Nations and Nationalism
- Introduction to International Relations
- Political Geography
- History of the Cold War
One course from the following:
- Social Science Research Methods
- International Relations Research Methods
On top of that students are also required to complete the Thesis Seminar, Internship, and Thesis module.
Concentration Module
- Global Security
- War Studies
- Non-Violent Conflict: Application and Theory
One course from the following:
- Terrorism in Global Politics
- Politics of Religion and Ethnicity
One course from the following:
- Global Migration
- Islam and the West
One course from the following:
- Democratization and Survival of Autocrats
- Human Rights
One course from the following:
- NATO in the 20th and 21st Century
- Civil-Military Relations.
Electives Module
Students can choose 5 elective courses offered by the School of International Relations & Diplomacy as listed below or offered by any other school at AAU.
Program Outcome
Graduates of the B.A. in International Relations: Security Studies 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