
Graduate Program in International Relations
Śródmieście, Poland
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Sep 2024*
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 7,200
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* in case of not fulfilling the limit. Please check below for the full deadline calendar
Introduction
We offer an exceptional program delivered entirely in English at one of the best universities in Central Europe for those seeking a master-level degree in International Relations. The Graduate Program in International Relations is specially designed for students who are open to opportunities created by globalization. Students will undertake a rich and varied program of study in the capital of Poland. This program offers students the ability to make contact with the representatives of public institutions, NGOs, and other institutions of interest. Through this program, students will gain a comprehensive background in international relations and in contemporary political, economic, and social processes.
The program is addressed to students from around the world who have obtained a Bachelor’s of Arts, Master’s of Arts, or an equivalent degree in international relations or related fields of study, and who are preparing to work in institutions and companies dealing with a wide-ranging repertoire of international issues.
The 2-year second-cycle degree full-time program consists of four semesters (terms) and offers 20 courses including a Master’s seminar aimed at thesis preparation and individual focus. The unique format of the Graduate Programme in International Relations not only introduces students to the inner workings of International Relations but also makes them aware of interdisciplinary concerns such as law, business, history, and culture.
All courses are taught in English by experienced Polish, American, and European academic staff. The faculty members are recruited from different specializations and possess broad theoretical knowledge as well as practical experience in their fields of expertise. The studies offer an array of options to specialize in security and strategic studies, modern diplomacy, European integration, and international trade policy.
Ideal Students
Choose this program if…
- You are fascinated by the international environment
- You would like to work in international institutions in the future
- You are interested in matters of international politics
- You see yourself in the international business sector
- You are looking for studies that will prepare you to work in many different fields
Admissions
Curriculum
Courses 1st year
- Regional and Global Studies
- Research Methods and Theories of International Relations
- International Economics
- European Institutions
- Comparative Politics
- Contemporary Issues in International Security
- Contemporary tendencies and challenges in International Law
- Development Economics
- Academic Writing Advanced
- International Political Economy
- Introduction to Foreign Policy Analysis
- Sustainable Development
- Transnational Actors and Processes
- Developing Countries in IR
- Foreign, Security and Defense Policy of EUGeneral elective course
- MA seminar
Courses 2nd year
- Multiculturalism in IR
- Multinational Corporations
- Poland's Foreign Policy
- Foreign Policy of Asian Countries
- US Foreign Policy
- Foreign Policy of Central and Eastern European Countries
- Foreign Policy of Latin American Countries
- General elective course
- MA seminar
- Elective courses from the offer of the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies
Economic track
- Cultural and economic aspects of international management
- EU Economic Law
- International financial markets
- International trade system of WTO
Social Track
- International social policy
- International crimes
- Global energy and climate governance
- Human security
Program Outcome
The professional skills of a graduate of international relations could be defined as:
- Ability to act and cooperate in conditions of interdependence and anticipate its effects on national political, economic, and cultural development
- Deep awareness of the complexity and multicultural nature of the contemporary world and proper perception of states and nations in a spirit of tolerance and respect for cultural, religious, and ethnic dissimilarities
- Comprehension of the causes, essence, effects, and requirements of international relations for state business enterprises and social organizations
- Ability to analyze and critically evaluate programs and doctrines motivating activity in the foreign policy of various countries
- Comprehending the essence of the decision-making process in domestic and international institutions committed to international cooperation; rudimentary knowledge of negotiation techniques
- Acquaintance with comparative analysis methods, manners of collecting information on international facts and processes as well as basic command of the principles behind the scientific study of international relations; skill at developing habits of description and interpretation of the activity of members participating in international relations and international phenomena as well as ability to forecast their actions
If you choose this major…
- You will gain knowledge in an international environment
- You will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills
- You will have the opportunity to take advantage of WNPiSM's international cooperation by going abroad under the ERASMUS+ program, bilateral agreements, or taking part in classes with professors from foreign universities (visiting professors)
- Your lecturers will be representatives of the world of diplomacy and experienced practitioners
- You will get the opportunity to develop your passions, e.g. in the student science clubs
- Your classes will take place in the very heart of the University - in the modern Auditorium Building on the Main Campus
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
- Central and local administration as mid-level policy officer or expert
- Enterprises present in international markets
- Academia as fellows, researchers, or teaching assistants
- Diplomatic service of one’s respective country
- International organizations or local institutions having international collaboration
- Non-international-relations-related institutions
- Think-tank as policy or foreign affairs analysts with a concentration on specific regional issues
- Consulting agencies
Why study at University of Warsaw - Faculty of Political Science and International Studies
The Faculty of Political Science and International Studies is one of the largest teaching and research units of its kind, not only in Poland, but also throughout Central and Eastern Europe. We operate as a part of the best and the largest Polish university – the University of Warsaw. Close to three and a half thousand students gain knowledge within our walls on both a full-time and part-time basis.
Students of the Faculty not only gain education that is versatile and useful in their professional lives but also one that develops their interests and passions, in accordance with the centuries-old traditions of our university. Every year, hundreds of our best students get the opportunity to go on exchange for a few months to major foreign universities, both in Europe and around the world. There is also an active research program in the Faculty, bringing together students who are engaged in independent research and implementing original projects through academic clubs. The most active students also have an opportunity to gain valuable experience through our vibrant students’ union, which is an important part of academic life at the Faculty.
Graduates are innovative and comprehensively educated professionals, highly valued in the labor market, which is confirmed by all sorts of rankings and statistics – they are also visible participants in public life, experts of national and international standing, and political commentators. Journalists, politicians, and managers at the highest level – many of them took their first steps in their respective fields within the walls of the Faculty.
The professors, lecturers, and employees at the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies form a unique team, on a nationwide scale, of theorists and practitioners who are actively involved in public life, excellent educators and researchers, recognized experts and authorities in their fields.
Proof of the Faculty’s leading position is not only the large popularity of its educational programs, but also the results of rankings and classifications, where our programs and units have for years been rated as number one, and also the results from research which show that employers have deep trust and confidence in the graduates of our Faculty. Our organizational units and their educational programs also consistently earn top ratings from the Polish Accreditation Committee, as well as the University Accreditation Committee.