MA in International Relations

The goal of this program is to offer students in-depth knowledge on the topics of globalization, international institutions, security, development studies, and human rights. It enables our graduate students to understand and analyze complex political and social problems that go beyond state borders and cultural boundaries.

This program is recommended to applicants who are interested in politics, social problems and interactions between different nations and cultures. While we prefer to accept students with in-depth knowledge in political science or international relations, our program is designed in a way to offer the opportunity for students with a different background to catch up with their peers during the first semesters if they are dedicated enough.

Strength of program

The MA in International Relations offers intensive training in four fields of specialization following an introductory semester. Classes are predominantly seminars of few students taking part in intensive training of completing numerous written and oral assignments. Instructors in the program include academics, but also professionals with ongoing experience at international organizations to offer students an internal perspective into how IR is ‘done in the field’.

Tracks/ Specializations

Following an introductory semester on advanced classes of international relations and political science in the second semester, students can choose from one of the following specializations:

• Citizenship Studies
• European development and foreign policy
• Human Rights
• Security Studies

This program enables students to work independently and also as members of a team. We help them to develop skills of adaptability and self-reflexivity that are crucial in today’s fast-changing world. Our aim is to give our students skills and knowledge that could be readily used whether they seek employment in the public or the private sphere.

Our graduates may seek employment at international institutions, the private sector, the media or at NGOs.

Job examples

• Foreign Policy Analyst
• Lobbyist
• Project coordinator (public/private/non-profit)
• Political Advisor
• Administrative jobs in the state bureaucracy and at private enterprises