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International Relations and Eastern Mediterranean Studies (Distance) (English)

University of Nicosia

Nicosia, Cyprus

E-learning

€6,300.00total

Duration

1 Year, 6 Months

Language

English

Program Description

General Objectives of the Program:

- Promote thorough examination and research by giving students the opportunity to specialise in International Relations and European Studies, as well as Political Science and other related domains within the broader field of Social Sciences. The systematic development and enrichment of knowledge in the aforementioned fields is an important asset for those who wish to work in a number of professions, sectors and organisations.

- Provides postgraduate education to holders of a Bachelor degree in International Relations, Political Science, History or other relevant Bachelor degrees, as well as to individuals who intend to work in fields relevant with international affairs (e.g. in the public sector, especially in services under Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defence or Commerce, in multinational firms, in international organisations such as the UN and the EU, in academic institutions and research centres, in non-governmental organisations etc).

- Develop the level of knowledge and skills of post-graduate students in the relevant domains.

- Achieve deep understanding of the complexity of international affairs, as well as of the paramount importance of theoretical and methodological competence when dealing with them.

Entry Requirements

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Education

Bachelor's Degree

Degree from State Technical Institute

English Level

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL (paper based)

550

Cambridge Proficiency (CPE)

Cambridge Advanced (CAE)

IGCSE

TOEFL (internet based)

Required Documents

Certified Copy of the Degree Certificate/Diploma

Certified Copy of the English Certification

ID Certified Copy

Passport Certified Copy

Personal Statement - Motivation Letter

Academic Reference Letter

Detailed Transcript

Professional Reference Letter

Notes:

Information about admission:

A Bachelor Degree from a recognised university and transcripts
A personal statement by the prospective student expressing his/her interest in following the program.

Preferred qualifications:

Knowledge of more than one foreign language will be considered an advantage.

Other English qualifications and information:

Students who do not possess any of the English qualifications or stipulated grades listed above and below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).
Computer-based TOEFL – 193 and above
Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) – Pass
Pearson PTE General – Level 3 and above
KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) – Level B2 and above
Anglia – Level B2 and above
IEB Advances Programme English – Pass

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

Critically evaluate key trends and developments within the field of International Relations and European Studies.
Effectively utilize research methods used in the field of International Relations, European Studies and the Social Sciences.
Readily deal with the complexity of the field of study and its relation to other subjects.
Engage in debates within the field of study.
Discuss recent world history and the European integration process in an intelligent and analytical way.
Independently identify analyze and evaluate complex issues relating to International Relations and European Studies using a variety of theoretical approaches and methodological tools.
Evaluate the complexity of the field and analyze related issues both orally and in writing as well as organize and lead discussions regarding issues of an international nature.
Independently analyze, interpret and reflect upon key trends in development within world politics.
Critically analyze research within the field of study.
Communicate in English language both orally and in written form at (near) native level.
Employ organizational and analytical skills to allow them to research international phenomena competently with a minimal amount of assistance.
Make efficient use of libraries, bibliographical material and academic research.

Modules

Theory of International Relations

Modern European History and Politics

International Political Economy

European Integration

Terrorism in the New Millennium

Careers

The program applies to to individuals who intend to work in fields relevant with international affairs (e.g. in the public sector, especially in services under Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defence or Commerce, in multinational firms, in international organisations such as the UN and the EU, in academic institutions and research centres, in non-governmental organisations etc).