Program Overview
The Master in International Relations in Valencia is a 9-month program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in international politics. The program is taught by leading experts in their field and includes work placements at embassies, NGOs, and international organizations, providing real-world experience. The program consists of 60 ECTS and includes a Master's thesis with an international jury. Graduates can pursue careers in diplomacy, foreign service, international organizations, and other related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master in International Relations in Valencia is a 9-month program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the world of international politics, whether that be in government bodies, NGOs, or other international organizations. The program is taught by leading experts in their field and covers many areas of the complex issues of international relations today, such as diplomacy, conflict resolution, and foreign policy. The program consists of 60 ECTS and includes work placements at embassies, NGO’s and international organizations, providing real-world experience and improving key skills such as communication, leadership and strategic thinking.
Outline:
Modules:
- Module 1: GEOPOLITICS AND GEOECONOMICS: STATE-OF-THE-ART (12 ECTS)
- Advanced Geopolitics (6 ECTS)
- Advanced Geoeconomics (6 ECTS)
- Analytical skills - decision making skills (4 ECTS)
- Problem-solving skills - Conflict Resolution (4 ECTS)
- Adaptability - Creativity (3 ECTS)
- Case of (Poli)Crisis Management (1 ECTS)
- Module 3: STRATEGIES AND TACTICS (12 ECTS)
- Workshop of International Negotiations (5 ECTS)
- Security and Defense: (re)organizations (5 ECTS)
- UN Simulation (2 ECTS)
- Chinese and Indian Challenges (3 ECTS)
- South Global vs.West (3 ECTS)
- Middle East and Latam: new actors, new stakes (3 ECTS)
- Europe with or without US (3 ECTS)
- Module 5: DIPLOMACY 360º (12 ECTS)
- Digital Diplomacy and Artificial Intelligence (3 ECTS)
- Sustainability Diplomacy (3 ECTS)
- Humanitarian Diplomacy (3 ECTS)
- Scientific Diplomacy (2 ECTS)
- Module 6: TFM (6 ECTS)
- Master's thesis with international jury (6 ECTS)
Internships:
- Curricular Internships: Students need to have 50% of the credits approved and register the subject before starting their internship. These internships are monitored by the company and the internship coordinator, and they are evaluated by midterm and final reports.
- Extracurricular Internships: Students can pursue extracurricular internships in any academic year. These internships are a formative complement to studies.
Teaching:
- Teaching Staff: The program is taught by experts with extensive experience in international organizations, NGOs, multinationals and the public sector.
- Teaching Methods: The program includes practical projects, simulations and case studies.
- Unique Approaches: The program includes activities outside the classroom such as visits to the UN in Valencia, seminars and conferences with experts in international relations.
Careers:
- Career Opportunities: A Master's Degree in International Relations can open up a wide variety of career opportunities, as it prepares graduates for roles involving international affairs, diplomacy, political analysis and other related fields.
- Diplomacy and foreign service
- International organisations
- Non-Governmental organisations (NGOs)
- Policy analysis and consultancy
- International trade and economic development
- International security
- International journalism
- Education and research
- Multinational companies
- Conflict resolution and peacebuilding
Other:
- International Perspective: The program provides a unique and multicultural perspective, with an international environment where students interact with students and teachers of different nationalities.
- International Focus: Training is conducted entirely in English, ensuring an international focus and preparing students to excel in a globalised environment.
- International Partners: The program has strategic partnerships with companies, foundations and international organisations, giving students the opportunity to access enriching experiences, such as simulations of international negotiations within the United Nations (UN) or international crisis management with intelligence advice.
- Academic Quality: The University has an internal quality plan whose objective is to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
