Master’s Degree in International Relations

Presentation

The study program provides an overview of the fundamental topics and issues of international relations, with a more detailed focus on the study of international cooperation and institutions in their broader context. At the first level, the program primarily includes courses dealing with theories and methodology of international relations, international economic relations, and international security. At the second level, it offers a deeper foundation in the areas of global institutions, international law, and European integration.

The program serves as a basis for careers in a wide range of internationally oriented fields, particularly in foreign (diplomatic) service, international organizations, foreign relations of public and private institutions, foreign policy journalism, and potentially in research or teaching the discipline at universities. Master’s level students are allowed to enroll in bachelor-level courses only with the written consent of the program guarantor.

Main Objective

• Provide a comprehensive overview of key topics and issues in international relations, with a focus on international cooperation and institutions in a broader context.
• Develop theoretical and methodological foundations in international relations, including international economic relations and international security.
• Offer deeper knowledge in specialized areas, such as global institutions, international law, and European integration.
• Prepare students for careers in internationally oriented fields, including:
  • Foreign (diplomatic) service
  • International organizations
  • Foreign relations of public and private institutions
  • Foreign policy journalism
  • Research and academic teaching in the field.

Competencies

• Analytical and theoretical skills
  • Ability to understand and apply theories and methodologies of international relations.
• Knowledge of international systems and processes
  • Familiarity with international economic relations, global institutions, international law, and European integration.
• Critical understanding of security and cooperation
  • Competence in analyzing international security issues and mechanisms of international cooperation.
• Practical orientation for international careers
  • Skills relevant for work in diplomatic service, international organizations, foreign relations of public/private institutions, and foreign policy journalism.
• Academic and research capabilities
  • Foundation for conducting research and teaching in the field of international relations at higher education institutions.

Structure and Distribution of Credits

Courses

• By term
• By year