Program Description
The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations is a three-year undergraduate program offering a modern and interdisciplinary education in international relations. The program builds on knowledge of theoretical and philosophical concepts across historical contexts helping students better understand politics internationally as well as domestically. The curriculum offers a balanced mix of courses on political and international relations theory, economy, philosophy and history which provide students with a solid knowledge base for their further specialization in required and elective courses dedicated to international security, foreign policy or European integration. The curriculum is complemented by a range of skills-oriented courses on writing, research or classes increasing student’s proficiency in languages other than English.
Upon completion, our students acquire the ability to critically examine and address theinternational/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.
The B.A. in International Relations program at Anglo-American University is delivered by a faculty of experts from all over the world. They bring to the classroom the highest qualifications and professional experience.
Program Structure
International Relations is a 3-year study program. Students have to accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses.
General College Courses
- COM 101 Composition I.
- COM102 Composition II.
- CIS 161 Computer Information Systems
- LEG 101 Introduction to Law
- HIS 104 World History II.
- ECO 120 Microeconomics
- ECO 110 Macroeconomics
Program Required Courses
- POS 101 Politics I.
- POS 102 Politics II.
- SOC 100 Intro to Sociology or Social Psychology, or Social Anthropology
- IRS 100 History of the Cold War
- POS 201 Political Philosophy I.
- IRS 200 Introduction to International Relations
- POS 204 Nations and Nationalism
- POS 202 Political Philosophy II.
- POS 230 Political Economy
- POS 240 Social Sciences Research Methods
- IRS 221 Contemporary Europe: History of European Integration
- IRS 222 Contemporary Issues in International Relations French I., German I., Spanish I., or Russian I. French II., German II., Spanish II., or Russian II.
- IRS 301 European Union: Policies and current issues
- IRS 300 Global Security
- POS 340 Thesis seminar
- POS 345 Thesis
Internship
Electives
- IR Elective
- IR Elective
- IR Elective
- IR Elective
Offered Electives
- American Foreign Policy in Film
- Central European History
- Democracy in the USA
- Democratization and Survival of Autocrats
- Editorial Cartoons in Political and Social Science
- (The) Emergence of the Modern Middle East
- Germany in the 20th Century
- Global Governance
- Human Rights
- Islam and the West
- (The) Legacies of Totalitarianism: Post-Totalitarian Europe
- Non-Violent Conflict: Theory and Application
- Political Parties and Party Systems
- Russian Foreign Policy
- Sustainable Development: From Global Vision to Meaningful Practice
- Terrorism in Global Politics
- US – UK Special Relationship
- US National Security Policy
Recommended course structure
1st semester
- COM 101 Composition 1
- CIS 161 Computer Information Systems
- LEG 101 Introduction to Law
- HIS 104 World History II.
- POS 101 Politics I.
2nd semester
- COM 102 Composition 2
- ECO 120 Microeconomics
- POS 102 Politics II.
- IRS 100 History of the Cold War
- POS 201 Political Philosophy I.
3rd semester
- ECO 110 Macroeconomics
- SOC 100 Intro to Sociology or Social Psychology, or Social Anthropology
- IRS 200 Introduction to International Relations
- POS 204 Nations and Nationalism
- POS 202 Political Philosophy II.
4th semester
- POS 230 Political Economy
- POS 240 Social Science Research Methods
- IRS 221 Contemporary Europe: History of European Integration
- IRS 222 Contemporary Issues in International Relations
- IR elective I.
5th semester
- French I., German I., Spanish I., or Russian I. (offered only in Fall)
- IRS 301 European Union: Policies and current issues
- IRS 300 Global Security
- IR Elective II.
- POS 340 Thesis Seminar
6th semester
- French II., German II., Spanish II., or Russian II. (offered only in Spring)
- POS 341 Internship
- POS 345 Thesis
- IR Elective III.
- IR Elective IV.