International Studies Degrees

Students enrolled in the Certificate programme will study concepts and approaches that are foundational for analysing politics and international relations, and they are able to choose from a range of disciplinary and regional modules that enables them to design a programme tailored to their specific interests. This programme does not involve writing a dissertation.

For more than 40 years, the MA in International Development (MAID) has trained graduates to create opportunities for those in need of change, to search for solutions to the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges, and to address complex global issues. MAID is one of the best-established development programs in the United States and prepares students to meaningfully participate in driving socioeconomic, political, and environmental development throughout the world. MAID is unique in its balance of practice and theory, its emphasis on the links between the global and local, and its dedication to equipping graduates to become effective and ethical agents of change.

The Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies trains professionals specialized in rigorous in-depth understanding and analysis of today’s complex and constantly evolving world. The degree program is taught entirely in English and is multidisciplinary, in line with the philosophy that inspires prestigious international degrees in International Studies.

The major in Political Science and International Studies is designed to provide an understanding of political systems in general and of the American government, European affairs, and international relations in particular.

International Studies is an interdisciplinary, standalone major that creates a unique experience and knowledge base for each student. It offers four specialty tracks: Asian Studies, European Studies, Latin American Studies, and International Affairs.

Students who take coursework offered by the International Studies department develop abilities to critically analyze and understand global issues and cultural identities. International Studies offers college transfer courses in the humanities and social sciences.

The International Studies certificate at Pitt-Johnstown is an interdisciplinary, flexible program that can be completed by any major as a supplement to any degree program.

Students of the Diploma in International Studies will be taught English for academic purposes, entrepreneurship, and business plus computing skills.

The goal of our International Studies MA is to train highly qualified experts in the social sciences who are able to think about the place and role of Hungary and the Central European region in an international and global context.

As one of the most customizable degree programs at Burman, International Studies is designed for students with endless curiosity about the world. Tailor the degree to your career goals with tracks in World Cultures and Societies, and Global Health Studies. Engage and change the world!

The Master of International Studies (MIntSt) degree requires at least twelve months of full-time study and entails an intensive program of postgraduate coursework and research in the multi-disciplinary field of International Studies. The aim is to develop in candidates the analytical skills and knowledge essential to understanding the contemporary world.

The aim of the bachelor's degree in international studies is to train intellectuals who are able to navigate the world of international relations, who are able to adequately represent national and regional interests, who are sensitive to global problems and who are open to learning about other cultures. Those who are able to maintain international contacts, deal with creative problems and solve complex tasks flexibly in domestic or international corporate, governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as who are prepared to continue their studies in a master's degree.

The MA in International Studies is a one year, full-time program which uses the disciplinary insights provided by international relations theories to investigate and explain contemporary international issues such as terrorism, nuclear proliferation, global inequality and child soldiers. Core modules are supplemented by a wide range of departmental electives, allowing students develop expertise in areas of their own interests.

The Master’s Degree (Laurea Magistrale) in European and International Studies (MEIS) at the School of International Studies (SIS) is the fruit of a close collaboration between the Departments of Economics and Management, Sociology and Social Research, Humanities, and the Faculty of Law. The multidisciplinary organization of MEIS enables students to develop a deeper and broader understanding of the transformations taking place in the European and international contexts.

Globalisation is shaping the world in which we live. In the BA International Studies, you have the opportunity to study one of eight world regions within the context of global interactions. At the same time, you will learn a key language of your chosen region and acquire skills that will prove to be highly valuable for your future career.

The MA in International Studies allows you to customize a degree around your interests and career goals. Drive global change through a program that aligns with your passions.

The interdisciplinary programme builds on the International Studies degree model to foster an integrated awareness of global forces today combined with extensive language training in Spanish/German/French/Japanese/Chinese. The course covers a wide spectrum from history, politics, and international relations to cultural studies and modern languages.