Prague, Czech Republic
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 10,500 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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** for Non-EU | for EU 9000 EUR per year
Key Summary
Introduction
The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations: Human Rights is a 3-year, internationally accredited program offering a modern and interdisciplinary education in international relations with a concentration in human rights. You will earn a globally recognized American and European B.A. degree.
The 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.
Beyond the classroom, you can join student clubs like Diplomacy or Model UN, practice your debate skills at a faculty-student debate or discuss current political issues with professors and local experts at an event like ‘Professors in the Pub’.
AAU’s Career Center also connects students with numerous professional internships in the Czech Republic and abroad every year.
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Curriculum
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)
- POS 201 Political Philosophy I
- IRS 101 Introduction to International Organizations
- POS 204 Nations and Nationalism
- IRS 200 Introduction to International Relations
- IRS 250 Political Geography
- IRS 251 History of the Cold War
One course from the following:
- POS 240 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
- Human Rights
- History of Racism &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 or offered by any other school at AAU.
Program Outcome
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 the history and current events in international relations.
- Apply theory to understand European integration history, institutions, and policy.
Career Opportunities
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 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