International Relations and Energy Security

The study programme focuses on a detailed study of energy security issues in the context of international relations. Multidisciplinarity is its unique feature - it combines social studies with findings of more technical fields, economics, and law. The aim is to equip students with sufficient knowledge to analyse problems and use the acquired skills in practice. The study programme thus reflects the growing demand of the energy sector for experts in political and strategic issues who combine knowledge of international/political relations with technical, economic, environmental, climate, and legal aspects. The instruction is based on critical approach and demanding teaching methods which develop analytical and conceptional thinking of students and their skills in communication, creativity, and team work. The students become acquainted with the terminology, concepts, and methods used in energy security and international relations regarding their application in practice.

“Energy matters”

Practical training

Even if practical training is supported, it is not an obligatory part of the study plan. The Department of International Relations and European Studies, however, has been actively involved in the gradual building up and development of relations with organisations that can help the students in gaining practical skills and experience. The developing system of internships and study visits (primarily through the Erasmus study programme) can be seen as the main contribution in this area.

Further information

http://mve.fss.muni.cz/en/

The graduates in International Relations and Energy Security study programme can pursue careers in many fields; e.g. be involved in the formation of energy legislation of the European Union, implementation of energy, environmental, and climate policies, relevant areas of state administration, analytical or foreign units of energy companies or in media. Due to the increasing importance of energy issues, positions can be found in diplomatic services or in international institutions, with special regard to the EU. Last but not least, graduates can find jobs in research or in academic sphere.

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Minimum score and numbers of accepted applicants in past years

The graduates can progress to further studies in the doctoral degree programme.