The BSc in International Relations and Security (100% Distance Learning) offers students the opportunity to acquire extensive and in-depth knowledge in a wide range of issues related with international affairs and security, both in theory and practice, focusing particularly on recent and contemporary processes, trends, challenges and problematics.
Courses include International Relations and Diplomacy, International Organization and International Law, Security and Strategic studies as well as Politics and Economics.
The Programme aims at providing students with a rigorous and constructive understanding of international relations and politics; of conflict and security issues, globally and regionally across the world analyzing the efforts to respond to international and regional challenges in the spheres of policy and practice.
The programme combines in-depth academic teaching and cutting-edge research through key concepts, theories and case-studies, alongside a structured process of engagement with contemporary debates and experience.
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs)
- PLO1. Explain the basic features of the contemporary International System.
- PLO2. Identify the major players (states, international organizations etc.) in the International Environment.
- PLO3. Define the main theoretical approaches on International Relations and Security.
- PLO4. Describe the interdependence between International Relations and Security in the 21st century.
- PLO5. Identify the main sources of instability and insecurity in the International System.
- PLO6. Analyze international issues and formulate arguments in a clear, concise and effective manner, both orally and in writing.
Graduates of the Programme are expected to pursuit careers in the diplomatic corps, in international organizations, in NGOs, as well as in both the public sector and the private business as policy and security advisors and analysts.