Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (Major) is a 3-year, internationally accredited program offering a modern and interdisciplinary education in international relations. You will earn a globally recognized American and European B.A. degree. The program offers a balanced mix of courses on political and international relations theory, philosophy, economy and history which is complemented by a range of skills-oriented courses in writing and research or classes increasing proficiency in foreign languages. Graduates of the B.A. in International Relations can expect to discuss and debate basic theories, levels of analysis and empirical evidence used in relevant scholarly literature, apply theory to compare and contrast the meanings and functions of political institutions in different political systems and explain the outcomes and performance of political processes, apply theory to understand the workings of the global economy, and to assess the role of businesses, governments, and international organizations, apply theory to understand history and current events in international relations, and apply theory to understand European integration history, institutions, and policy.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Program type: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Duration: 3 years
- Location: Prague, Czech Republic
- Credits: 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits)
- Coursework: 30 courses
- Structure:
- Modules:
- General Education Module (9 courses)
- Major Module (14 courses)
- IR Electives Module (5 courses)
- Open Electives Module (5 courses)
- Thesis Seminar, Internship, and Thesis Module
Outline:
- Focus: Interdisciplinary education in international relations
- Curriculum:
- General Education:
- Composition I & II
- World or European History II
- Intro to Economic Thought
- Major:
- Introduction to Politics (Politics I)
- Political Philosophy I
- Introduction to International Organizations
- Nations and Nationalism
- Introduction to International Relations
- Political Geography
- History of the Cold War
- History of European Integration
- Global Security
- Political Economy
- POS 240: Social Sciences/International Relations Research Methods
- Thesis Seminar, Internship, and Thesis
- Electives:
- 5 IR electives
- 5 open electives
- Minor options:
- Business Administration
- Humanities, Society and Culture
- Journalism
Teaching:
- Faculty from around the world with professional experience.
- "Professors in the Pub" events for discussion.
- AAU Career Center connects students with internships.
- Emphasis on critical thinking, analytical skills, and problem-solving.
Careers:
- Graduates prepared for careers in:
- Diplomacy
- Cultural Management
- Social Research and Publishing
- Reporting and Administration
- Public Service
- Humanitarian Government or NGOs
- Skills developed:
- Communication in English to international audiences
- Applying theory to real-world situations
Other:
- Tuition:
- EU: CZK 654,000
- Non-EU: CZK 764,700
- Financial aid and scholarships available.
- Application deadlines: Rolling admission.
Tuition EU: CZK 654 000 Tuition NON-EU: CZK 764 700
