INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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Duration of study: 7 semesters maximum period of study for full-time study
Location of study site: Emmerich
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Language of study: English
Work placement: 3 months before semester 5 starts
Work experiment placement or semester abroad: in semester 6
Bachelor Thesis: in semester 7
Program discription pdf
Programme structure
International relations are discussed, analysed and assessed from a political and socio-economical point of view within the course of study. A logical sequence of Politics, Economics and Law as well as Social Sciences and teaching of sound methodological skills enables graduates to think internationally and transnationally, to analyse problems in a sophisticated way, to abstract and to integrate acquired expert knowledge and methodological knowledge in related fields. So they can easily acquaint themselves with numerous and complex subject areas and independently develop strategies to solve the problems. Furthermore, students acquire near-native fluent command of English including relevant technical terms during all courses since it is a course of study exclusively taught in English. Multidisciplinarity of the course of study provides for the complex connection between aspects of Politics, Economics and Social Sciences of international relations in times of globalisation. Profound knowledge of international relations with local, regional, international as well as global focus are taught with regard to current developments and challenges.
Graduates of the undergraduate degree programme possess sound knowledge of basic concepts and methods of Politics, Economics and Social Sciences and are conscious about the requirements of socially responsible action.
Structure of the course
In total, the course of study includes seven semesters of standard study duration. In the first three semesters, besides fundamentals of Politics and Economics also analytical capacity and basic knowledge of relevant related disciplines are taught. Subsequently the consolidation of knowledge that has already been acquired in the fourth and fifth semester and practical semester work or studies abroad in the sixth semester will follow. Students are able to sharpen their profile concerning a desired field of activity by attending compulsory optional subjects and creating their semester or practical work semester abroad. In the last semester, the undergraduate topic will be prepared and the final thesis will be written. Here the course also distinguishes itself through its practical relevance. Graduates write the undergraduate thesis with highly practical orientation supported by extensive cooperations with the private sector.
Cooperative Degree Programmes
Maybe you want to study and work at the same time? That is possible with us. You will work primarily for the company, with 2 days a week for the first 2 years study time spent at the university. You will work in your profession the other three days. The regular lecture programme of the first two semesters will be completed in 2 years. Beginning in Semester 5, the number of lectures is reduced and independent learning becomes more important. Additional lectures and tutorials are also offered in the evenings or at the weekends in case of need. Work-study can also mean to complete a work-study degree during and after a company apprenticeship.
Possible professions or qualified jobs are:
- Industrial manager
- European correspondence clerk
- Public Relations Manager
- Foreign language correspondence clerk
- Qualified bank employee
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Occupational Fields and Skills
Globalisation and regional integration of political, economical and cultural systems have caused a strong increase of the importance of international issues. That is not only true for international but also for national and local companies, organisations and institutions. An integral approach as well as a strong focus on international aspects concerning contents, linguistic competence and transcultural experiences in combination with interdisciplinary orientation open up to graduates a wide field of activity, for example, in the following fields:• public relations• political education• further education • journalism• market and opinion research• consulting • politics and administration• interest groups• NGOsChances on getting jobs in multinational companies, international organisations, ministries and in the field of research can be increased by completing additional adequate work placements or by specialising and consolidating knowledge in a postgraduate course of study.
Entry Requirements
Interested in studying with us? You are ready to start your studies with us by meeting the following entry requirements:
- A Levels, university entrance restricted to subject-related qualification or advanced technical college entrance qualification
- An equivalent educational background
- Admission to university without university entrance qualification: Applicants who are qualified professionals
In particular concerning the International Relations degree:
- Sufficient knowledge of English (demonstrated, as a rule, by a diploma)
- 12 weeks of first compulsory work placement module whereof, as a rule, 8 weeks must be completed before the commencement of studies (exemptions possible)
Closing Dates for Admission Applications and How to Apply
All applications for admission should be submitted online. You will find the link on our homepage: www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de
Applications for the winter semester must be received by the closing date of July 15 of the respective year. After this delay has elapsed, still available university places on courses can be asked for at the Student Service Centre.
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