B.A. in International Relations: Human Rights
Prague, Czech Republic
BA
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 10,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for Non-EU | for EU 9000 EUR per year
Key Summary
he B.A. in International Relations: Human Rights program at Anglo-American University is delivered by a faculty of experts from all over the world that bring years of professional experience to the classroom. This program enables students to fully experience the cultural dynamism of Central Europe. Students can expect to gain a solid background in international relations and political theory, history, philosophy, nationalism, or security.
Closely related to international politics, the Human Rights concentration sits at an intersection of international law, politics, rights, and ethics examining the tragedies, evolution, and implementation of rights in our societies.
Upon completion, our students acquire the ability to critically examine and address the international/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.
For Perspective Students
- First-Year Honors Scholarship
- Bilateral Recognition Scholarship
- External Distinction MA Scholarship
- Alumni Scholarship
For Current Students
- Merit-Based Scholarship
- Accommodation Scholarship
- Lennon Wall Journalism Scholarship
- Art Studio Exhibition Scholarship
- Curatorial Final Exhibition Project Scholarship
- Social Scholarship
- Entrepreneurship Competition Scholarship
- Community Engagement Scholarship
- Emergency Student Fund
- President's Scholarship
- Bring a Friend Referral Program
International Relations: European Studies is a 3-year study program. To graduate, students must accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses.
Below, you can find a list of courses and modules for the International Relations (major) with Human Rights concentration.
General Education Module
- Composition I
- Composition II
- Computer Information Systems
One course from the following:
- World History II
- European History II
One course from the following:
- Intro to Sociology
- Intro to Economic Thought
Major Module
- Introduction to Politics (Politics I)
- Political Philosophy I
- Introduction to International Organizations
- Nations and Nationalism
- Introduction to International Relations
- Political Geography
- History of the Cold War
One course from the following:
- Social Sciences Research Methods
- International Relations Research Methods
On top of that students are also required to complete the Thesis Seminar, Internship, and Thesis module.
Concentration Module
- Social Science Research Methods
- History of Racism and Anti-Semitism
- Moot Court
Humanitarian Law and Criminal Justice
- International Development
One course from the following:
IRS 313 Women in Foreign Service and Diplomacy
- Gender Equality and Politics
One course from the following:
Human Rights in Business
- Business Ethics
One course from the following:
- US and Global Civil Rights / Race and Civil Rights in Modern America
Electives Module
Students can choose 5 elective courses offered by the School of International Relations & Diplomacy as listed below or offered by any other school at AAU.
School of International Relations & Diplomacy Electives
French I / German I / Spanish I or Russian I
French II / German II / Spanish II or Russian II
- American Foreign Policy in Film
- Central European History
- Culture Wars in the West: Politics of the Digital Era
- 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 and International Institutions
- 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 in Global Politics (in the Age of Trump)
- US National Security Policy
Graduates of the B.A. in International Relations: Human Rights can expect to:
- Discuss and debate basic theories, levels of analysis and empirical evidence used in relevant scholarly literature.
- Apply theory to compare and contrast the meanings and functions of political institutions in different political systems and explain the outcomes and performance of political processes.
- Apply theory to understand the workings of the global economy, and to assess the role of businesses, governments, and international organizations.
- Apply theory to understand history and current events in international relations.
- Apply theory to understand European integration history, institutions, and policy.
AAU graduates thrive in multinational environments and are able to communicate professionally in English to international audiences. As a graduate of this degree program, you will be well equipped to continue your studies or pursue a global career in areas such as:
- Diplomacy
- Cultural Management
- Social Research and Publishing
- Reporting and Administration
- Public Service
- Humanitarian Government or NGO’s