International Politics
Faculty of Law

About Department

The Master’s studies program in International Politics, within the Faculty of Law at the International Balkan University, is an interdisciplinary and international program, which is taught in English and open to students from various academic and cultural backgrounds. The academic program in International Politics aims to enable students to understand and analyze the complexity of politics on an international level.

 

Consequently, the study program is particularly aimed at increasing the level of students' knowledge about the interdependence and interaction between various political actors, such as national states, political parties, international governmental organizations, nongovernmental organizations, international corporations, and citizens.

 

The study program in International Politics offers a wide range of courses in this scientific field, that cover key topics such as globalization, diplomacy, history and theories of international relations, regional and international organizations, conflict resolution, foreign policies of global powers, contemporary political economy, and international human rights. Therefore, the program creates a unique learning environment that fosters knowledge transfer from related disciplines, such as international economic relations and international law.

 

Furthermore, the Master’s program offers students the necessary training in research methods and academic writing. Future graduates of the Master’s program in International Politics would have a range of career options in national and international research institutes, civil society organizations, state institutions, and international organizations.

Academic Staff

Course Plan

No. Code Name Semester Weekly Hours ECTS Year Type Syllabus
1 POL 500 Theories of International Relations Fall 2 + 1 5.0 1 Compulsory
2 POL 501 International Political Economy Fall 2 + 1 5.0 1 Compulsory
3 POL 502 Contemporary International Politics Fall 2 + 1 5.0 1 Compulsory
4 RMAW 590 Methodology of Research and Academic Writing Fall 2 + 1 5.0 1 Compulsory
5 LAW 513 International Organizations Fall 2 + 1 5.0 1 Elective
6 LAW 520 International terrorism Fall 2 + 1 5.0 1 Elective
7 LAW 508 International Public Law Fall 2 + 1 5.0 1 Elective
8 POL 510 Turkish Foreign Policy Fall 2 + 1 5.0 1 Elective
9 POL 511 Religion, Conflict and State Building Fall 2 + 1 5.0 1 Elective
10 POL 513 Master Thesis Spring 0 + 20 30.0 1 Compulsory
11 POL 509 Regional Politics of the Balkans and Caucuses Spring 2 + 1 5.0 1 Elective
Course Name Semester Syllabus
First Year
Theories of International Relations Fall
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International Political Economy Fall
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Contemporary International Politics Fall
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Methodology of Research and Academic Writing Fall
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International Organizations Fall
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International terrorism Fall
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International Public Law Fall
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Turkish Foreign Policy Fall
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Religion, Conflict and State Building Fall
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Master Thesis Spring
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Regional Politics of the Balkans and Caucuses Spring
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