- 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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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.

Core Modules

Theory of International Relations

Eastern Mediterranean History and Politics

International Political Economy

Law of the Sea and International Law

Eastern Mediterranean Energy Geopolitics

Politics in the Middle East

Elective Modules

Case Studies in Conflict Analysis

Greek-Turkish Relations and Cyprus

The EU and the South-Eastern Mediterranean

Special Topics

Terrorism and other forms of Asymmetric Threats

Thesis

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).