International Relations

The Master’s degree programme in the field of International Relations aims to develop deeper understanding of international relations and world politics acquired by the student in prior Bachelor education. Special emphasis is laid on the ability to analyse acquired knowledge, assess, interpret and understand theoretical aspects of examined issues with systematic critical reflection in expert activities. Focus is directed particularly toward modern theories of international relations, security-strategic, economic, energetic, legal, and social dimensions of international relations, and the foreign policy of key actors. A progressive curriculum in research methods and social science data analysis, employing modern formalized statistic, comparative, and interpretational procedures prepares students for high-quality expert analytical work in practice and academia. Structured emphasis on the development of students’ analytical skills throughout the programme prepares students for success on the global labour market or postgraduate study among the global academic competition.

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Practical training

Students of the field can electively participate in practical training with all types of potential employers. The department cultivates and continues to expand the existing rich offer of practical training opportunities for applicants.

Further information

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The graduates can find employment in a number of professional areas. Especially: in public administration and diplomatic services, in research and analytical institutes, in academic-educational work at universities, in the apparatus of political parties, as journalists a and in international organisations. Graduates are very likely to find a job in the corporate sphere, particularly in large multinational organisations.

Minimum score and numbers of accepted applicants in past years

The most promising graduates of the Master’s study programme of international relations will be ready to start postgraduate study (after meeting admission requirements) in the field or in related disciplines both at FSS MU and in the international competence. At FSS MU they are eligible to continue in the doctoral programme of International Relations and European Policy.