Master of Science in International Relations

Business & Management
Overview

The program provides you with in-depth academic and professional knowledge, including theories and methods in international relations, academic skills, and empirical expertise in the field of global politics. Through the cooperation of the three universities, you will benefit from a comprehensive range of courses that encompass a broad spectrum of theoretical approaches, subject areas, and extensive regional expertise.

As part of your Master's program in International Relations, you will choose one of two possible concentrations: Global Challenges or EU Studies. The program covers international organizations and institutions, international economic relations, comparative foreign policy and regional analysis, EU studies, and peace and security policy. Half of the core courses are offered in German and half in English. A professional internship is a mandatory part of the program. A period of study abroad is also strongly recommended.
 

Degree:Master’s
University:University of Potsdam
Campus:Griebnitzsee, Germany
Intakes:Summer, Winter.
Total Credits:120 ECTS
URL:https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/studium/studienangebot/master/internationale-beziehungen
Program Detail
Duration:2 years
Format:Full-time
Attendance:On Campus Learning
Study Gap:10 years and more
Course Structure/ What You’ll Learn:

Core area    40 LP
Profile "Global Challenges"

Compulsory modules:    20 LP
International institutions and transnational politics

International economic relations and political economy

Elective modules

Two of the following three elective modules must be selected and completed:
Transformations, Regions, and Comparative Foreign Policy
International conflicts, security, and peace

EU studies

Profile "EU Studies"    40 LP
Compulsory modules:    30 LP
International institutions and transnational politics

International economic relations and political economy

EU studies

Elective modules

One of the following two elective modules must be selected and completed:

Transformations, Regions, and Comparative Foreign Policy

International conflicts, security, and peace

Construction area

Compulsory module: Advanced International Relations    

One of the following two elective modules must be selected and completed:
Elective module: Methods of International Relations I
Compulsory elective module: Methods in International Relations II

One of the following three elective modules must be selected and completed:

Research Module International Relations I
Research Module International Relations II
Research Module International Relations III
Research Module International Relations IV    5 LP

Interdisciplinary area
20 LP
Compulsory module professional practice

Additional credits must be completed in one or two modules from other Master's programs at the three participating universities or in a foreign language.

Master's thesis    22 LP
 

Entry Requirement
Language:
  • IELTS - 6.5
  • TOEFL - 88
Key Information
Loan Availability:No

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