duration2 Years
languageEnglish
locationMadrid & Berlin
intakeSeptember
Mode of studyFull-Time
FormatIn-person
duration2 Years
languageEnglish
locationMadrid & Berlin
intakeSeptember
Mode of studyFull-Time
FormatIn-person
TWO OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS
The Master in International Relations at IE University is unique in its customizability. The program allows you to specialize in one geographical region (China and East Asia, Europe and North America, the Middle East and North Africa, Africa or Latin America). You can also further personalize your studies by selecting a specialization track from two options: Geopolitics and Diplomacy, or Global Governance and International Cooperation.
After completing your first year of study, you will earn the Master in International Relations degree from IE University. The next step is a full-time internship lasting a minimum of six weeks, offering firsthand exposure to the real world of international affairs. This experience serves as a valuable gateway to future career prospects.
For the second year of study, students move to Berlin to join the Hertie School's Master of International Affairs program. Here, you will deepen your policy expertise in your area of concentration and also have the opportunity to take courses outside your concentration. You will make an original contribution to the scientific study of a specific policy challenge by writing a master’s thesis under the supervision of a faculty member.
As well as academic excellence, this dual degree provides you with internship opportunities, career services and worldwide alumni networks from both universities. It prepares you for an impactful career across a variety of sectors, including government, international organizations, business and civil society. Successful graduates will possess a profound understanding of the global challenges facing humanity, along with the skills to navigate the international arena adeptly.
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YOUR ACADEMIC JOURNEY
From the Opening Ceremony to graduation, the journey toward your Dual Degree at IE University & the Hertie School is strategically designed and paced for your success. Your education will be enriched by a thorough orientation, welcome sessions, and numerous networking opportunities that will help you launch your career.
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IE University Year 1
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Internship
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Hertie School Year 2
Year 1 - IE University
Madrid
In the initial year, you'll complete the Master in International Relations at IE University. The core courses are divided into four areas: Management and Analytical Skills; Geopolitics and Diplomacy; International Economics and Business; and Global Governance and International Cooperation. The latter three are also the options for your area of specialization, which you will choose towards the end of your degree.
This program offers the expertise of seasoned professors and practitioners, imparting crucial skills and insights for success in various sectors like government, corporations, civil society and multilateral organizations. The program's top-notch, adaptable curriculum aims to prepare students for influential global careers. To build essential applicable skills, students will complete a final project in the program: either a master’s thesis or a Capstone Consulting Project.
*Following the first year, students are required to undertake a mandatory full-time internship lasting a minimum of six weeks before commencing the second year at Hertie.
Year 2 - Hertie School
Berlin
In the second year of the dual degree program, students join the Master of International Affairs at the Hertie School. This program offers a robust foundation in the skills and tools needed to master international policy, along with three specialization options—International Security, European Governance or Human Rights & Global Governance.
Regardless of the concentration you choose, the program will equip you with a theoretical, interdisciplinary and practical toolkit allowing you to solve problems in a complex global system. You will build analytical and critical thinking skills while preparing for the dynamics of cooperation and conflict in transnational settings and international organizations. The second year at the Hertie School requires students to complete a 25-page (12.000 word) Master thesis on any topic they choose. This could also include further exploring a similar theme to their Capstone/thesis at IE University.
**Please note that students participating in this dual degree program are not eligible for a gap year and, as a result, cannot take part in the Hertie School's Professional Year.
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The distinctive approach of this dual degree program, combines diverse perspectives, hands-on engagement, and academic rigor. Emphasizing openness, practical problem-solving, and exposure to diverse contexts, it prepares students for successful careers in international fields through a mix of academic and practical experiences.