Graduate Programme in International Relations
Name and type of programme:
Graduate Programme in International Relations, Graduate Studies (M.A.)
About the programme:
We offer an exceptional programme delivered entirely in English at one of the best universities in Central Europe for those seeking a master-level degree in International Relations. The Graduate Programme in International Relations is specially designed for students who are open to opportunities created by globalization. Students will undertake a rich and varied programme of study in the capital of Poland. This programme offers students ability to make contact with the representatives of public institutions, NGOs and other institutions of interest. Through this programme students will gain a comprehensive background in international relations and in contemporary political, economics and social processes.
The programme is addressed to students from around the world who have obtained a Bachelor’s of Arts, Master’s of Arts or an equivalent degree in international relations or related fields of study, who are preparing to work in institutions and companies dealing with a wide-ranging repertoire of international issues.
The 2-year second-cycle degree full-time programme consists of four semesters (terms) and offers 20 courses including Master’s seminar aimed at thesis preparation and individual focus. The unique format of the Graduate Programme in International Relations not only introduces students to the inner-workings of International Relations but also makes them aware of the interdisciplinary concerns such as law, business, history, culture.
All courses are taught in English by experienced Polish, American and European academic staff. The faculty members are recruited from different specializations and possess broad theoretical knowledge as well as practical experience in their fields of expertise. The studies offer an array of options to specialize in: security and strategic studies, modern diplomacy, European integration and international trade policy.
Our graduates are offered the opportunity to continue their studies at PhD level or to begin their professional careers in a variety of areas both in public and private sector.
What do you gain from this programme?
The professional skills of a graduate of international relations could be defined as:
- ability to act and cooperate in conditions of interdependence and anticipate its effects on national political, economic and cultural development;
- deep awareness of the complexity and multicultural nature of the contemporary world and proper perception of states and nations in a spirit of tolerance and respect for cultural, religious and ethnical dissimilarities;
- comprehension of the causes, essence, effects and requirements of international relations for state business enterprises and social organizations;
- ability to analyze and critically evaluate programmes and doctrines motivating activity in the foreign policy of various countries;
- comprehending the essence of the decision-taking process in domestic and international institutions committed to international cooperation; rudimentary knowledge of negotiation techniques;
- acquaintance with comparative analysis methods, manners of collecting information on international facts and processes as well as basic command of the principles behind the scientific study into international relations; skill at developing habits of description and interpretation of the activity of members participating in international relations and international phenomena as well as ability to forecast their actions.
Career opportunities after graduation?
After completing our two-year Graduate Programme in International Relations our students may seek employment in a variety of areas both in public and private sector.
Our graduates are qualified to work in:
- Central and local administration as mid-level policy officer or expert;
- International organizations or local institutions having international collaboration;
- Enterprises present in international markets;
- Non-international-relations-related institutions;
- Academia as fellows, researchers or teaching assistants;
- Think-tank as policy or foreign affairs analysts with a concentration on specific regional issues;
- Diplomatic service of one’s respective country.
Courses
1st year
1 Theories of IR
2 Globalism and Regionalism
3 International Security
4 Comparative Politics
5 Multiculturalism in IR
6 International Social Policy
7 International Economics
8 International Financial
9 International System of Human Rights Protection
10 Development Economics
11 Human Security
12 Transnational actors and movements
13 European Institutions
14 Developing Countries in IR
15 MA Proseminar
2nd year
1 International Trade system -WTO
2 International Political Economy
3 Multinational Corporations
4 Foreign, Security and Defence Policy of EU
5 India and China Foreign Policy
6 MA Seminar
7 General elective course Total
8 US Foreign Policy
9 EU Economic Law
10 Foreign Policy of Central and Eastern European Countries
11 Cultural and Economic aspects of International Management
12 MA Seminar
