Bachelor in International Relations - Study Plan
Become an actor at a global level
A Unique Bachelor in International Relations
The Bachelor in International Relations aims to teach young ambitious individuals to build the proper skill set to become professionals capable of facing real-world challenges.
Through our hands-on teaching methodology, students from the Bachelor in International Relations will find the perfect ideal balance between what is studied throughout their degree and the projects that are applied based on real-world scenarios.
This will aid them to develop profiles that are able to adapt to new trends happening now in the 21st century.
BACHELOR IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS STUDY PLAN
Year 1
1st semester
2nd semester
Year 2
1st semester
2nd semester
Year 3
1st semester
2nd semester
- Components
- Credits
- Basic Courses
- 60
- Core courses
- 126
- Elective courses
- 42
- Final Project
- 12
- Credits needed to graduate
- 240
LANGUAGES
Languages are essential to a career in international relations. As a Bachelor in International Relations student, you will participate in a mandatory language course that lasts for six full semesters, consisting of 18 ECTS credits. In addition, we provide further opportunities to widen your linguistic ability, and you will have the option to learn Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Arabic, or Chinese.
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FIRST YEAR
Your first year will begin with a broad introduction to International Relations as a whole. You will become acquainted with the main periods and events that have shaped its history since the 16th century. We will provide you with the methodological and practical tools to understand and evaluate arguments about contentious issues in international affairs, and you will also be given the opportunity to complete an internship, contribute in one of the many IE labs, or both. By the end of the year you will be able to apply economic theories to your daily work, and understand important social and political phenomena, as well as different forms of international governance and organizations.
What’s more, you will have the opportunity to participate in the “Leading and Mobilizing People” workshop. This is aimed at first-year students, who are brought together for two days to engage in this exciting and informative event.
SECOND YEAR
In your second year you will continue deepening your understanding of International Relations from the perspectives of international law and international political economics. You will also start looking into the world of NGOs, and learning about international development and aid. You will also be exposed to a wide array of tools and methodological approaches used by political scientists. By the end of the year you will be more confident discussing scholarly articles and embarking on your own research projects. In order to practice and apply what you’ve learnt, you will be able to join an IE lab or complete an internship.
Also, we offer you the opportunity to put in practise everything you have learnt during your first two years in an amazing two-week journey in which you will visit different countries with your classmates whilst making an impact and learning.
THIRD YEAR
During your third year you will focus on topics such as international trade, macroeconomics, international finance, multinational corporations, human rights and the implications they have on international development. You will not only deepen your knowledge in general purpose organizations like UN, but also in specialized institutions, such as NATO, WTO, the IMF and the International Criminal Court. You will continue developing your organizational skills and studying peace and conflict resolution to establish the most important competencies related to leadership. This year you will be required to choose an exchange program with one of our prestigious partner institutions around the world.
You will also have the chance to participate in a one-day mock debate, where you will discuss and negotiate on a range of issues related to international trade between the EU and the US.
FOURTH YEAR
Your fourth and last year is mainly focused on your final project, where you will apply all of the knowledge gained throughout your subjects, internships, IE Labs, and exchange programs. You will also keep on specializing in the areas of your interest by choosing electives, and you will continue to improve your language skills. In addition, the second semester features the Capstone Project, a group-based, consultancy-oriented final project conducted in collaboration with external partners from the public and private sectors.
Each project is unique, and conceived as a fulfilling alternative to the academic-oriented thesis which students complete individually. It is a career-building exercise representing the culmination of your academic journey, and offers you the opportunity to put everything you have learned throughout your course into practice. You will test out your skills and knowledge in a realistic work environment, collaborating closely with your teammates to produce original and impactful research and policy recommendations, and deliver these to your client.