Bachelor Program International Relations – Global Studies (Study in English)
The speciality Global Studies in International Relations program is unique in Poland and one of only a few such programs in Europe. It is directed to foreign and Polish candidates who would like to understand the mechanisms of globalization and the dependencies between local and global events and phenomena.
General information
Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
Language: English
Level I: Bachelor
Form of studies: Full-time, payable
Venue: Institute of International and Security Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Wrocław
The main assumption of global studies is to concentrate on globalization as a main research and teaching subject. It does not analyse globalization from the point of view of the national state. Instead, Global Studies put globalization at the centre and study it as a complex and autonomous process that imposes specified conditions and conditions similar to those of all national and international actors. Global Studies are hardly defined by the contemporary sciences’ assumptions and methods. Instead, they have a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary character, as they join diverse theoretical approaches of economy, international relations, political science, anthropology, sociology, area studies, cultural and ethnic studies, but also some elements of natural sciences such as the earth and life sciences or physics.
Entry requirements:
Undergraduate entry requirements for candidates from the European Union (EU) and candidates from non-European Union (non-EU) countries are:
- General Certificate of Secondary Education;
- Confirmation of English language competence on level B2 or equivalent (FCE, TOEFL-550, IELTS 5,5 – 6,0, BEC Vantage or other equivalent international certificates).
Candidates whose English language is the native language or was the language of instruction at previous stages of education have no obligation to provide the test results. - Positive formal assessment of applications through the department coordinator. All the applications are evaluated by the Recruitment Commission for the Bachelor Program International Relations- Global Studies.
Details of the program
- The Bachelor Studies program contains at least 1924 teaching hours, equivalent to 180 ETCS credits.
- To finish their studies, students are obliged to write a Bachelor’s thesis under the supervision of one of the institutes’ professors, defend it, and pass the Bachelor’s exam.
- The program of studies consists of obligatory courses (general and related to the area of study), speciality courses and optional courses, which students choose according to their interests.
- Students choose their optional courses before the start of each semester.
- Other obligatory program elements are the Polish language, a foreign language other than English, and physical education in the University’s Sports Centre.
- Students can participate in international student exchange programs and take advantage of all the other offers and propositions directed at the University of Wrocław students.
Learning outcomes and graduate profile
A graduate possesses knowledge of the political science economy, communication and security, which allows him/her to learn and understand the mechanisms of globalization and development in the contemporary world. A graduate can use social sciences and humanities knowledge and scientific methods to explain specific problems. The interdisciplinary character of knowledge, skills and social competencies gained during the studies allows a graduate to start his/her professional career in international institutions and organizations of intergovernmental and non-governmental character, it the state and public administration, local authorities, international/transnational companies in the spheres marketing, business, trade, advertisement, public relations, new media etc. A graduate is also ready to continue his/her academic career in many fields of study, including social sciences, economics, and the humanities.
Curriculum
The curriculum contains a comprehensive list of courses for a specific academic program, spanning various subjects crucial for a deep understanding of the field of international relations and global studies. These courses include foundational topics, advanced discussions on global dynamics, economic relationships, legal frameworks, cultural studies, and specialized seminars and elective options for personalized educational paths.
Semester 1
- History of Globalisation
- Microeconomics
- Political and Economic Geography
- Law and State Theory
- Modern History of Poland
- Introduction to Global Studies
- IT
- Foreign Language (Polish)
Semester 2
- Contemporary International Relations
- Macroeconomics
- Contemporary Political Systems
- History of Political Thought
- Demography
- Introduction to Diplomacy
- Media and Politics
- Foreign Language (Polish)
Semester 3
- Global Political Networks
- International Economic Relations
- Public International Law
- Contemporary Political Thought
- Management in Organization
- Foreign Language (Polish)
- Elective courses (e.g., Cultural Security, Women in Politics, Project Management)
Semester 4
- Intergovernmental Organization
- Ideas and Concepts of Integration in Europe
- Ethnic Problems and Conflicts
- Foreign Policy of the European Union and Member States
- Economic Policy
- Foreign Language (Polish)/Translation course
- Physical Education
- Elective courses (e.g., Intercultural Communication, American Foreign Policy, Regional Security Complex in Central Asia)
Semester 5
- Regional Policy
- Fundamentals of Environmental Economics
- Internet Media Analytics and Research
- Global Energy Problems
- Introduction to Game Theory
- Human Security
- Global Cities
Semester 6
- Geopolitics
- Religions in the Contemporary World
- International Cultural Relations
- Foreign Language (B1 level)
- Individual Bachelor Seminar 2
- Bachelor Exam/Bachelor Dissertation
Contact information:
University of Wrocław
Institute of International and Security Studies
ul. Koszarowa 3/21
51-149 Wrocław / Poland
Coordinator: Dr. Marcin Koczan – marcin.koczan@uwr.edu.pl
