Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations
BA in International RelationsGeneva, Switzerland
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
CHF 28,900 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
Introduction
Bachelor of International Relations
The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (BA-IR) is a modular 3-year programme that provides the theoretical foundations, practical insights and analytical skills to make sense of International Relations, International Law and the Global Economy. The programme offers a unique combination of theoretical training, practical exercises and professional internship positions.
At the Geneva School of Diplomacy (GSD) courses are taught by experienced academics and distinguished practitioners with backgrounds in government, diplomacy, international organisations, civil society and business. Our diverse faculty share a deep humanitarian commitment, and a desire to encourage, challenge and inspire students.
To assist in understanding how theoretical insights apply to real-world situations, the BA-IR combines core and elective modules that blend various teaching and learning methods, including lectures and seminars, workshops and simulations, as well as personalised assignments and numerous opportunities to explore, develop, present and debate ideas and aspirations.
Admissions
Curriculum
Core Courses
• Contemporary international relations: framework and issues
• Diplomatic neighborhood: intergovernmental organizations
• Academic writing and critical thinking: core principles
• International economics
• International law for diplomats
• Theory and practice of diplomacy
• International history: from 1500 to modern times
• Applied macro-economics
• International Trade
• Geo-Economics
• Contemporary Armed Conflicts: Political Analysis
• Research methodologies
Specialized Courses
• International migration: current challenges and policy responses
• Global health diplomacy
• Business diplomacy
• Small States in International Law
• Humanitarian Diplomacy
• Russia: Quo Vadis?
Workshops
• Essential skills for future diplomats: Diplomatic Communications
• Essential skills for future diplomats: Influence, Persuasion, and Impact
• Gender and Diplomacy
• Ethics in UN, IOs, and NGOs
• Religions, Ethics, and International Politics
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Program Outcome
• Prepare for further education and a career in diplomacy, politics, international relations, journalism, the private sector, and beyond.
• Increase understanding of international relations and geopolitics.
• Understand strategies for optionally managing events in our contemporary global environment;
• Develop students’ analytical skills and improve their interpretation, critical evaluation, selection, synthesis, reasoned argument, research, and problem-solving.