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International Relations (Major)

The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (Major) offers the student a modern and interdisciplinary education in the core aspects of international relations. Graduates earn a globally recognized degree, accredited in the US and EU, and earn it in three years instead of four.

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Accreditation WASC + NABHE
Degree Bachelor of Arts
Duration 3 years
Location Prague, CZ
Tuition EU 31 781 USD
Tuition NON-EU 36 679 USD
Intake Fall / Spring
Deadline Rolling Admission
Apply Now Note: This amount represents the total cost for the full degree.

About the program

The B.A. in International Relations (Major) program at Anglo-American University is delivered by a faculty of experts from all over the world that bring years of professional experience to the classroom. Students can expect to gain a solid background in theoretical and philosophical concepts as well as an understanding of international and domestic politics. 

The curriculum 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.

“AAU makes networking incredibly easy to do. I was able to participate in various events that don’t necessarily connect to my coursework—conferences, literature festivals, debates, lectures, etc. AAU has helped me and my club get in touch with event-organisers, which, for example, allowed us to host an event during the Festival of Democracy organised by the famous Forum 2000 conference.”

Veronika Bartáková, IR student, President of Diplomatic Club 

Beyond the classroom you can join student clubs like Diplomacy or Model UN, practice your debate skills at a faculty-student debate or discuss current political issues with professors and local experts at an event like ‘Professors in the Pub’.

AAU’s Career Center also connects students with numerous professional internships in the Czech Republic and abroad every year.

Program Structure

International Relations (Major) is a 3-year study program. To graduate, students must accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses.

This program does not include a specific concentration, instead, students are required to take more major courses which allow for more choice of electives. 

For the International Relations (Major) program, the following minors are available:

  • Business Administration
  • Humanities, Society and Culture
  • Journalism
  • Visual Arts Studies

For more information on the modular structure and the study program, please contact our admissions team at admissions@aauni.edu.

Learning Outcomes

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.
  • Apply theory to understand European integration history, institutions, and policy.

Career Prospects

AAU graduates thrive in multinational environments and are able to communicate professionally in English to international audiences. As a graduate of this degree program, you will be well-equipped to continue your studies or pursue a global career in areas such as: 

  • Diplomacy 
  • Cultural Management 
  • Social Research and Publishing
  • Reporting and Administration
  • Public Service
  • Humanitarian Government or NGO’s

Qualification Awarded

The Bachelor’s degree awarded is concurrently recognized as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in the United States, per AAU’s accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a Bakalář (Bc.) in the Czech Republic, per AAU’s accreditation by the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NABHE). Graduates may select whether to use the U.S. post-nominal or the Czech pre-nominal title.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We provide a wide range of scholarships, tuition discounts, and financial aid options to help make quality education more accessible. To learn more please visit our dedicated Financial Aid and Scholarships page.

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See what our students have to say

My Prague Experience

I enjoy classes at AAU, especially political philosophy because it is teaching me how to communicate in social communities and this skill could be used both in daily life and in business. Plus, our professor is amazing. I’ve never seen such a charismatic and interesting person who dives fully into the subject of every lesson.

Danil Gulko
International Relations, Kazakhstan

AAU makes networking incredibly easy to do. I was able to participate in various events that don't necessarily connect to my coursework like conferences, literature festivals, debates, lectures, etc. When I was President of the Diplomatic Club, AAU helped me get in touch with event-organizers, which, for example, allowed us to host an event during the Festival of Democracy organized by the famous Forum 2000 conference.

Veronika Bartáková
International Relations, Czech Republic

Meet the people

Alexei Anisin, Ph.D.

Dean, Senior Lecturer alexei.anisin@aauni.edu

George Hays, Ph.D.

Chair of the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy, Lecturer george.hays@aauni.edu

Ing. Zuzana Bréhéret

Assistant Dean, Lecturer zuzana.breheret@aauni.edu
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