Bachelor in International Relations
Malmö University
Key Information
Campus location
Malmö, Sweden
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
SEK 290,000 / per course *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
02 Sep 2024
* full tuition fee
Introduction
World politics is constantly evolving. The conditions for international peace and security are changing. New patterns of cooperation and conflict are developing on regional and global levels. This program develops your skills in analyzing and reflecting upon central issues in current international relations.
After graduation, you will be qualified to work with an array of issues related to international relations, such as foreign policy, international aid, international cooperation, conflict prevention, and human rights. Potential employers could be the diplomatic service, local, and national administrations, non-governmental organizations, and international organizations. This program also provides a good foundation for further studies at the master’s level.
International Relations at Malmö University
During the program, you will learn about the current workings of international relations as well as recent key trends. You will also learn about predominant theoretical perspectives and central concepts upon which the international relations discipline rests, and develop your ability to use these for independent analysis.
In addition to compulsory courses, you will also have the opportunity to do an internship or take optional courses in Sweden or abroad. This means you can get valuable practical experience in international relations, as well as the possibility to develop and create networks and contacts with relevant organizations. Many of our alumni have interned at embassies, the United Nations, and non-governmental organizations.
Admissions
Curriculum
Organization
Term 1: International Relations I
This term is based on the theoretically pluralist character of the discipline, i.e. it engages different perspectives on IR, providing the foundation for further study. This course also gives students an introduction to current issues and trends in global politics, and their historical background and development. In addition, an introduction to scientific methods and academic writing is given.
Term 2: Conflicts and Development in Global Politics
The aim of the course is that students will independently develop a deepened understanding and knowledge of, and ability to study, the complexity of global politics in a project work. This course focuses on theories of global politics with a special focus on issues and actors in global political economy and global/regional conflict.
Term 3: International Relations II
This course builds on the theoretical and empirical knowledge gained in the first semester but focuses on specific processes and structures central to the development and operation of the contemporary international system, as well as on questions relating to methodology and the research of international relations. The latter includes the writing of a research paper.
Term 4: Elective
This semester makes it possible for students to do an internship, which the program coordinator deems relevant to the study program., or to enroll in elective courses but it is recommended that students conduct studies at a university abroad.
Term 5: In-Depth Studies in Global Politics
This course aims to provide students with a deepened understanding of theory within the discipline and to broaden their knowledge of the empirical scope of Global Politics. Specific attention is given to global governance and foreign policy strategies. Alternatively, the student can use this semester for exchange studies. The selected courses should be on a similar level in an IR-relevant field.
Term 6: International Relations III
In the final semester, we focus on the analysis of contemporary challenges in Global Politics with more advanced studies of methodology and philosophy of science. Specific attention is given to the research process and the design and completion of a research project. The course ends with a Bachelor's Thesis (15 credits).
Contents
Autumn 2024 - Semester 1
- International Relations I (IR110L), 30 credits, compulsory
Program Outcome
After completion of the program, students will be able to
- Identify and describe, compare and analyze, as well as critically assess and evaluate the theoretical perspectives, research problems, and areas of study germane to the discipline of International Relations
- Through the application of scientific methods independently identify, seek, collect, and critically compile and interpret material and information relevant to the subject
- Orally and in writing participate in a dialogue with different respondents within the academy and in society at large, concerning subject-related problems, arguments, and solutions
- Within allotted time-frames formulate and conduct independent analysis of research problems within international relations, individually as well as in groups
- Evaluate relevant scientific, societal, and ethical aspects of their own and others’ independent research products
- Independently design, conduct, and present a research project
Career Opportunities
This program provides a good foundation for further studies at the master's level. You will also be able to work with an array of issues related to international relations, such as foreign policy, international aid, development, international cooperation, conflict prevention, and human rights. Potential employers could be the diplomatic service, local and national administrations, non-governmental organizations, and international organizations.
At the Department of Global Political Studies, students have the opportunity to do an internship during one of the semesters.