Marina Eleftheriadou
Assistant Professor in International Relations & Security
Coordinator of the MSc in International Relations, Strategy and Security (Distance Learning)
The BSc in International Relations and Security (Conventional) offers students the opportunity to acquire extensive and in-depth knowledge about a wide range of issues related to the development of international affairs and its security implications. Theory and practice of international relations and diplomacy, international organization and international law, security, and strategic studies, as well as politics and economics, constitute the hard core of the Program’s content.
The Programme aims at providing students with a critical and interdisciplinary rigorous understanding of international relations and politics, and of conflict and security issues, globally and regionally across the world. It focuses particularly on recent and contemporary processes, trends, and problems, examining efforts to respond to international and regional challenges in the spheres of policy and practice. The Programme combines in-depth academic training in key concepts, theories, and case studies alongside a structured process of engagement with contemporary debates and experience.
Graduates of the program are expected to have a thorough understanding of international political, security, and economic issues, which will enable them to pursue careers in the diplomatic corps, in international organizations, in NGOs, as well as in both the public and the private sector as policy and security advisors.
The Conventional BSc in International Relations and Security teaching methodology involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, examinations, projects, presentations, assignments, case-study applications and independent research. It is designed to provide an academic updated and modern experience going beyond that of the traditional classroom, in which the flow of information is primarily from the instructor to the student. The intention of the Programme is that each participant will contribute to the education of the entire class though active participation in the learning procedure.
This will establish the understanding that an BSc in International Relations and Security requires a holistic and interdisciplinary approach. The interactivity and formative assessment form part of the learning and teaching methodology.
20% of the students’ final grade in each course corresponds to their performance in the midterm assessment. 20% on their Graded Activities and whereas 60% corresponds to their performance in the final exam(s). In order to secure a passing grade in a course, students need to secure a passing grade (i.e. 50% or higher) in both the separate and thus combined assessments and final exams.
Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
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IRS111 | Introduction to International Relations | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS112 | Diplomatic History, 1815-1945 | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS113 | Research Methodology in International Relations | Compulsory | 6 |
NOM160 | Political Science | Compulsory | 6 |
ΝΟΜ158 | Political Economy | Compulsory | 6 |
Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
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IRS121 | International Relations Theories | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS122 | Security Studies: Conceptual Approaches, Contemporary and Emerging Issues | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS123 | The World since 1945 | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS124 | Introduction to Modern Diplomacy | Compulsory | 6 |
ECON205 | Macroeconomics | Compulsory | 6 |
Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
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ISR131 | Geopolitics and Geo-economics in the Eastern Mediterranean | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS132 | Security Diplomacy | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS133 | International Political Economy | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS134 | The EU as a Global Actor | Compulsory | 6 |
NOM129 | Public International Law | Compulsory | 6 |
Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
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IRS141 | Economic Diplomacy | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS142 | Strategic Studies | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS143 | Political Economy of National Security | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS144 | Terrorism, Asymmetric Threats and International Security | Compulsory | 6 |
NOM380 | International Economic Law | Compulsory | 6 |
Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
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IRS151 | Economic Sustainability and Security | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS152 | Risk Analysis and Forecasting | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS153 | Conflict Resolution | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS154 | International Organizations | Compulsory | 6 |
PSYC308 | Political Psychology | Elective | 6 |
IRS155 | Foreign Policy in the 21st Century | Elective | 6 |
Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
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IRS161 | China as a Global Actor | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS162 | Energy, Security and Foreign Policy | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS163 | Environmental Sustainability and Security | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS164 | EU Neighborhood Policy | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS165 | Foreign Policy Analysis | Elective | 6 |
IRS166 | Peacebuilding | Elective | 6 |
Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
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IRS171 | Political Economy of Energy | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS172 | European Security and Defense | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS173 | Risk Management | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS174 | Security in the Eastern Mediterranean | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS175 | International Development Cooperation | Elective | 6 |
IRS176 | Practical Diplomacy | Elective | 6 |
IRS177 | Human Security | Elective | 6 |
Code | Course title | Course type | ECTS |
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IRS181 | Nuclear Weapons and International Security | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS182 | Global Governance and Security | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS183 | Security in the Middle East | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS184 | Cyber Security | Compulsory | 6 |
IRS185 | Migration, International Relations and Security | Elective | 6 |
BUSN405 | Project Management | Elective | 6 |
IRS186 | Placement | Elective | 6 |
In order to be admitted to the Program, candidates must possess a Secondary School Certificate with grade no less than 14/20 or equivalent, or an International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 26 points, or any other equivalent secondary education diploma.
The general admission criteria are based on the type and quality of previous studies, the grade obtained in previous studies and the suitability of the candidate for the program of study that has been applied for.
In any case, the file of each applicant will be considered on its own merit. Satisfactory knowledge of English is essential as a foreign language or native language. The minimum language requirement is a grade C on a First Certificate in English or any other equivalent degree. In the absence of such a certificate/degree, candidates will be asked to sit English language exams in order to prove their satisfactory knowledge. After admission, candidates may be required to take additional instruction in English language.
Working Certificates and letters of candidates in the related fields or work are accepted and are a plus to the application.
Note: Each application is separately considered. The School and Department adheres to the policy of the NUP, on Gender and religious diversity and equality.
The University reserves its right to define the electives offered on an academic year basis.
The programme structure may change without prior notice, as a result of quality assurance procedures or/and programme recertification.
Register your interest and one of our admissions consultants will contact you with guidance and additional information.