BA in International Relations
DURATION
6 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 2,350 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for non-EU students / EUR 1800 per semester for EU students / Application fee: EUR 140
Introduction
The International Relations BA degree is an interdisciplinary course addressing key global challenges, issues, and approaches to politics. The goal of the program is to train highly qualified experts with a broad education in the social sciences. We have a wide range of courses focusing on global issues, dealing with developing countries and the growing Asian states, while we can offer a deep insight into European and Central Eastern European issues.
The three-year undergraduate course will provide you with the theoretical and practical context of international relations offering intellectual preparation for a wide range of career choices.
Why choose us and the University of Pécs?
Your learning will be supported by a professional staff including specialists in key regions of the world. This Program draws cross-Faculty expertise from the Faculty of Humanities, Business, Economics, and Law. Located in Pécs, a truly international small city, within the European Union, in the center of Central Eastern Europe. Employability in numerous fields including the NGO sector, International Organisations, diplomacy, political analysis, journalism, Ministries, and much more.
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Curriculum
Examples of Subjects During the Studies
1st semester
- World History in the 20th Century I-II
- Political Geography (Processes of creating a modern state)
- The History and Institutions of European Integration
- Introduction to international relations
2nd semester
- Introduction to Social Communication
- International Negotiation Techniques
- The History of International Relations I-II.
3rd semester
- Fundamentals of Political Law
- Comparative Politics I-II.
- International Law I-II.
- Globalization
4th semester
- International Economics
- Introduction to Diplomacy
- International Civil Society
- Sectoral Policies in the EU I-II.
5th semester
- Regionalism and Governance
- The Issue of European Integration and Nations
- International Studies in Practice
6th semester
- Social Philosophy
- Current Affairs/World Politics in the British and American Media
- Introduction to Migration Policy
- Introduction to Security Policy
Program Outcome
Graduated students will gain practical knowledge related to the system of international organizations and relations, local governmental systems and local politics, how states and political organizations function, the world of NGOs and political parties, the types of electoral systems and forms of governments, the concept of political socialization, political culture, political communication and how the European Union works.
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Career Opportunities
Studying International Relations can open up a lot of opportunities for you. This degree is specifically designed to broaden your career options. For example:
- Diplomat,
- Embassy worker,
- Politician,
- Political analyst,
- Foreign affairs specialist,
- Public affairs consultant,
- Diplomatic service officer
- Policy analyst
- Researcher
- Lobbyist
- Political adviser
- Journalist/communication specialist
- Public/private/non profit sector
- International organization (ie.: United Nations, European Union) /NGO worker and many more.