Undergraduate Programme in International Relations
Name and type of programme:
Undergraduate Programme in International Relations, Undergraduate Studies (Bachelor)
About the programme:
The 3-year first-cycle degree full-time programme consists of six semesters (terms) and over 20 courses plus dissertation seminar aimed at thesis preparation and individual focus. All units are taught in English by experienced American and European academic teachers. The unique format of the Undergraduate Programme in International Relations not only introduces students to the workings within the field of International Relations, but also makes them responsive to interdisciplinary concerns such as law, business, history and culture.
The graduates of the Undergraduate Programme in International Relations should have acquired knowledge in economics, social, legal and political sciences which give him/her understanding of how international relations and world economy function. The UPIR graduate should have analytical capacities, to understand local problems in a global perspective, as well as skills in communication, negotiation and persuasion. The graduate should be fluent in foreign language (level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference) and be able to use the advanced vocabulary in international relations topic. He/she should be qualified to work in:
- central and local administration as mid-level policy officer or junior expert
- international organizations or local institutions having international collaboration
- enterprises present in international markets.
Interdisciplinary character of studies should as well enable the graduate to work in institutions that are not related to international relations.
What do you gain from this programme?
The highest quality of education for the most demanding students
UPIR brings to you not only experience and prestige, but also the assistance of one of the finest academic centres in Europe. All courses offered are taught in English by highly respected staff from the University of Warsaw as well as a number of visiting scholars representing foreign institutions of higher education.
Interdisciplinary and innovative curriculum
UPIR’s curriculum is truly one of its kind, comprising elements of law, business, history, culture and more! Moreover, students of UPIR have the opportunity to learn Polish and other foreign languages at the University of Warsaw.
Individually tailored programme
Our students can take active part in the formation of their own curricula. The Faculty of Political Science and International Studies the University of Warsaw enables the students to choose from a variety of units, offered both by the Faculty and other University faculties.
International exchange
Students of UPIR have the opportunity to participate in student exchange programmes like Erasmus (more than 100 exchange agreements with European universities) as well as in bilateral programmes organized in cooperation with leading universities from the United States, India, China, Mexico, Republic of Korea, Russia, Nepal and more.
Invaluable opportunities
After completing our three-year program, with a bachelor-level degree in hand and a broad network of contacts established during your time at the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies, you can either continue your studies at our master-level programme (Graduate Programme in International Relations) or seek employment in a variety of areas both in public and private sector.
Career opportunities after graduation?
Our graduates are qualified to work in:
- Central and local administrations as mid-level policy officers or junior experts;
- International organizations or local institutions with international collaborations;
- Enterprises present in international markets;
- Non-international-relations-related institutions
- Think-tanks as junior analysts;
- Academia as research assistants;
Courses
1st year
1 History of International Relations
2 Occupational safety and health
3 Political and Economic Geography
4 Sociology
5 Introduction to Law
6 Introduction to the Study of International Relations
7 European Integration
8 Economics
9 Philosophy
12 Studies on State
13 Introduction to International Protection of Intellectual Property
14 Information Technologies
15 Foreign Language
16 General Elective Course
17 Physical Education
2nd year
1 International Cultural Relations
2 Public International Law
3 Demography
4 Economic Policy
5 International Economic Relations
6 International Military Relations
7 Contemporary Political Systems
8 International Political Relations
9 Statistics
10 Foreign Language
11 General Elective Course
12 Physical Education
3rd year
1 International Protection of Intellectual Property
2 International Negotiations
3 International Finance
4 International Organizations
6 International Relations in the Asia-Pacific Region
7 International Relations in Europe
8 Poland’s Foreign Policy
10 International Relations in Africa and the Middle East
11 International Relations in North and South America
12 Internship
13 Preparatory Seminar for Final Diploma
14 Foreign Language
15 General Elective Course
