Faculté des Lettres et Sciences Humaines - Université Catholique de Lille
Master's Degree International Relations and Contemporary History
Lille, France
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English, French
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Presentation
This rich and varied course provides students with the knowledge and skills to deal with international problems from both a theoretical and a practical viewpoint. It aims to give a clear overview of the complex issues raised by the international political developments of the 20th century and their implications today. Students will gain a thorough knowledge of the theory of international relations and a firm grasp of the skills needed to work in the areas of international politics, development, defence, risk management and humanitarian aid.
Students will undertake a research project, which may be written in English or in French, and which will be defended before a jury.
Students will specialise either in geopolitics or in security and defence issues.
- Language of instruction: English and French
- Academic Calendar: Fall semester from mid-September to Christmas, Spring semester from mid-January to mid-May
- Teaching hours: 350 teaching hours per year
Advantages
- 2 internships of 2 to 6-months-long
- Conferences debates
- Study stays and internships abroad
Program
- Geopolitics of Asia, The Middle East and Africa
- American foreign policy
- Analysis of security studies
- Strategic Intelligence, diplomacy
- International political economy
- International relations & sustainable development
- International negotiations
- Geopolitics, Area Studies
- International crisis management
Internships and Work Experience
Applicants will usually have a bachelor’s degree either in History, Modern Languages, Politics, International Relations or Media and Communication. Other applications (such as those from students with degrees in Law or Economics) will be considered by the relevant commission. Non-native speakers of English must prove they have attained the level B2 on the European scale. Non-native speakers of French are also required to prove they have attained level B2 in French.
What next?
Graduates may teach contemporary history or political science; and take the competitive entrance exams for the French civil service or international organizations.
Work in:
- Diplomacy
- International development
- Humanitarian aid
- International management.
- It is also possible to study for a PhD in International Relations.