Master of International Relations: Europe in the Visegrad Perspective
Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
Master degree
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: This joint Master’s in international relations runs within the VNDREAM network (Jagiellonian, Masaryk, Pecs, Matej Bel). It examines European politics, economy, society, culture and international relations from a Visegrad perspective. Faculty and visiting lecturers from the Visegrad region and international institutions teach contemporary international law, political economy, EU integration and regional studies, linking theory with practical perspectives on Central Europe and cross-border cooperation. Keywords: diplomacy, regional, EU.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in diplomacy, EU institutions, policy analysis, NGOs, think tanks, international organizations and international business. Typical roles include diplomat, EU policy analyst, and NGO or consultancy officer.
Program Information
This joint Master’s degree programme in international relations is carried out within the framework of the VNDREAM network, which consists of Jagiellonian University in Kraków (Poland), Masaryk University (Czech Republic), University of Pecs (Hungary) and Matej Bel University in Banska Bystrica (Slovakia). This joint Master’s programme offers a unique opportunity to study international relations, European politics, economy, society & culture from the perspective of the Visegrad region. Experienced faculty of the leading universities from the Visegrad region as well as visiting professors and guest lecturers from renowned international academic and diplomatic institutions provide insightful and inspiring instruction about major developments in contemporary international law, economics, politics and culture in light of the European integration processes seen from the standpoint of the Visegrad region.
The programme lasts 4 semesters. The overall workload corresponds to a total of 120 ECTS. English is the leading language of instruction. Instruction in national languages of the partner universities is provided as well. Upon the completion of all requirements of the programme, students obtain a joint degree equivalent to a title of the Master of Arts in accordance with the national nomenclature of the partner universities. Following the first semester at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, students spend a semester at each partner university: the second semester at Masaryk University, third semester at University of Pecs and final semester at Matej Bel University in Banska Bystrica
All information is available here: https://visegradstudies.eu/
Graduate Profile Upon the completion of this programme graduates will demonstrate high competence in both history and culture of the Visegrad and the wider Central Europe region as background for better understanding of contemporary international relations as exemplified in the impact of European integration. More specifically they will acquire the knowledge necessary to better understand the complex nature of the interplay between global and regional phenomena affecting the functioning of international organisations, business and civil society.
Graduates will be prepared to work in international organisations, diplomatic service, public administration, mass media and civil society organisations. If interested in pursuing an academic career, graduates will acquire the analytical ability to carry out individual research as prospective doctoral students.
